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How growing SMBs are using modern ERP, cloud, and AI to scale

New IDC research shows where small and mid-sized businesses are investing, what results they are seeing, and why the right partner makes the difference. Get the full report free.

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A preview of what IDC found

56%

of SMBs rank ERP and business operations tools among their top technology investments

51.5%

already use generative AI, and another 42.8% plan to adopt it within the next year

80.7%

rely on partners to add value to their ERP and business applications

63%

of small businesses do not have a single full-time IT employee

Source: IDC Spotlight, “Unlocking Business Agility and Growth for SMBs with Modern ERP and Partner Innovation,” December 2025, sponsored by SAP.

Who this report is for

If your business has outgrown spreadsheets or disconnected systems, this report helps you see what your peers are doing next.

Owners and CEOs

See where similar companies are investing to grow revenue, win new customers, and stay competitive.

CFOs and controllers

Understand what modernization actually returns, from faster decisions to lower IT operating costs.

Operations leaders

Learn how AI and automation are cutting manual work across finance, inventory, and the supply chain.

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