--- title: "The ERP Minute Episode 3: August 18, 2021" description: "The ERP Minute Episode 3: August 18, 2021" image: https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/episode-3.jpg --- [![ERPlogo](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/ERPlogo.svg "ERPlogo")](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com) [**](tel:8664998550) [**](mailto:info@erpadvisorsgroup.com) [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/erp-consultant-consultation) We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and support our analytics. To manage your preferences, visit our [cookie settings page](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/cookie-preferences). Continue × Cookie Settings # The ERP Minute Episode 3: August 18, 2021 This week in ERP news: The Wall Street Journal reports an increase in “technical debt,” several software vendors boast revenue growth (namely, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, and IFS), and two other vendors target emerging markets. This week in ERP news: The Wall Street Journal reports an increase in “technical debt,” several software vendors boast revenue growth (namely, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, and IFS), and two other vendors target emerging markets.   Click here for the full transcript Hi and welcome to The ERP Advisor, I’m your host Ashley Glasgow. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, a significant number of companies have incurred “technical debt” in the past 18 months. With the speed of digital projects drastically increasing in response to the pandemic, CIOs have sacrificed quality for convenience in an effort to meet immediate demands of customers — while seemingly ignoring the long-term negative effects that are sure to follow. Our take: now is the time for organizations to evaluate ERP solutions that solve their underlying problems. And it seems that more prudent organizations are taking this advice, as we have observed significant growth from several ERP software providers. Oracle reported an 8% increase in revenue in Q4, while Microsoft Dynamics 365 reported a 49% increase in their 4th quarter. Sage’s revenue grew 32% over its first three quarters, and IFS was up 20% year-over-year. Our analysts have identified a possible correlation between software innovation and revenue growth, with losses coming from vendors stagnating on research and development. In international news, Alithya recently opened an office in Morocco, while Unit4 is starting a research and development center in Jakarta, Indonesia. These tactical efforts indicate that ERP vendors and implementation partners could be looking to increase support for emerging markets throughout the world. Thanks for tuning into The ERP Minute this week! RELATED [![](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/ERPM%20244%20Thumbnail.png) ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-244) [The ERP Minute Episode 244: June 30, 2026](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-244) July 02, 2026 [ Read more ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-244) [![](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/ERPM%20243%20Thumbnail-1.png) ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-243) [The ERP Minute Episode 243: June 23, 2026](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-243) June 24, 2026 [ Read more ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-243) [![](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/ERPM%20242%20Thumbnail.png) ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-242) [The ERP Minute Episode 242: June 18, 2026](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-242) June 18, 2026 [ Read more ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-242) [![](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%201.42.08%20PM.png) ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-241) [The ERP Minute Episode 241: June 9, 2026](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-241) June 10, 2026 [ Read more ](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/blog/the-erp-minute-episode-241) [![ERPlogo](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/ERPlogo.svg "ERPlogo")](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group) - [**](https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrp) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisors) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghOaZuJFBpzvmXkIwBNvKw) ![Footer logos 2026_CFMA Addition](https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/hubfs/Footer%20logos%202026_CFMA%20Addition.jpg "Footer logos 2026_CFMA Addition") Services About EAG Resources **Colorado** 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 540 Lakewood, CO 80228 [866-499-8550](tel:866-499-8550) [303-350-3087](tel:303-350-3087) [info@erpadvisorsgroup.com](mailto:info@erpadvisorsgroup.com) **Florida** 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 379  Clearwater FL 33755 [866-499-8550](tel:866-499-8550) [info@erpadvisorsgroup.com](mailto:info@erpadvisorsgroup.com)