The Acumatica ERP Podcast

Scaling Smarter: Vista Equity Partners on the Evolving ERP Landscape

Host Danielle Kerner, Director of Business Operations at Acumatica, speaks with Chad Martin, Operating Managing Director of Vista Equity Partners, about Vista's acquisition of Acumatica and what it means for the company's future growth. Chad shares how Vista's operational expertise, AI focus, and value creation model are helping Acumatica scale, and what the company's cloud-native advantage means for mid-market businesses today. Timestamps: 02:20 - How Vista works with portfolio companies 03:45 - Why Vista acquired Acumatica 07:46 - What makes a successful software business 08:33 - AI's impact on enterprise software 10:32 - Vista's Agentic Factory 17:11 - Growth opportunities post-acquisition 18:21 - Vista's value creation plan 22:44 - The power of peer learning across the portfolio 25:37 - How ERP supports companies as they scale 27:20 - The future of ERP 28:56 - Lightning round Links:  Connect with Chad [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-martin-033162/] Connect with Danielle [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellekerner/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Acumatica’s Latest AI-enabled Product Release

Host David De Rego speaks with Jon Pollock (Chief Product Officer) and Jeremy Larson (SVP of Vertical Solutions) about Acumatica's latest product release and direction. You’ll hear about the major 26R1 highlights, including AI capabilities, modernized UI, and deeper industry-specific functionality. Acumatica’s platform brings multi-industry value to customers through integrated workflows across verticals.  Timestamps: 02:12 - What’s new in 26R1 04:21 - How Acumatica is using AI 08:17 - Building a long-term product vision 12:10 - The art of product discovery 22:08 - The future of ERP 27:30 - Key takeaways from 26R1  28:56 - Lightning round Links:  Find Jon online [https://www.acumatica.com/leadership-team/] Find Jeremy online [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-larsen-b5785116/] Connect with David [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidderego/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Acumatica Summit 2026: Redefining Response in Construction Services

Patryk Kubiszyn, VP of Systems and Process at Smith & Long, a multi-trade construction services company, describes the company’s ERP transformation with Acumatica. Smith and Long’s ERP transformation was driven by strategic planning, cultural alignment, and leveraging Acumatica's flexibility for continuous improvement. Smith & Long’s response philosophy emphasizes agility, accountability, and precision–which is why they sought a partnership with flexibility and scalability. Timestamps: 00:28 - About our guest 02:52 - Searching for new ERP solutions 06:58 - Changing ERP systems 13:28 - Pursuing future growth opportunities  Links:  Patryk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patryk-kubiszyn/?originalSubdomain=ca] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Acumatica Summit 2026: Industry Analysts Explore How to Unlock ERP's Full Potential

Robert Kramer (VP and Principal Analyst at Moor Insights and Strategy) and Mickey North Rizza (Group VP for IDC’s Enterprise Software) speak with us from Acumatica Summit 2026. They discuss ERP modernization, AI adoption, and digital transformation for growing businesses. They address modernization challenges in the industry, and describe the importance of clean data use. Timestamps: 00:19 - Meet Robert Kramer 02:45 - The biggest priorities of 2026 08:21 - What successful implementation looks like 18:43 - Scaling for competitive advantage 24:25 - Predictions for AI automation 28:17 - Meet Mickey North Rizza 30:42 - How ERP is evolving 40:29 - Trends to look out for Links:  Find Robert on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/] Find our Mickey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeynorthrizza/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Data to Decisions: Key Takeaways from Acumatica Summit 2026

At Acumatica Summit 2026, we’ll hear from Jon Reed (co-founder of diginomica) and Sanket Akerkar (Acumatica President and COO), as they discuss both the Summit and the state of ERP technology. Jon and Sanket both emphasize the importance of data quality as a foundation for AI and Acumatica's commitment to helping SMBs leverage modern technology through an adaptable, platform-based ERP solution. Timestamps: 00:25 - Meet Jon Reed 01:54 - What makes Summit unique? 07:45 - The evolving role of ERP 12:34 - What sets Acumatica apart 27:23 - Meet Sanket Akerkar 27:33 - Customer priorities in 2026 31:00 - What industry trends to expect this year Links:  Find Jon on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonerp/] Find Sanket on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanket-akerkar-1119b83/] Learn more about Acumatica [https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-erp-demo-video/?campaignid=22693396698&adgroupid=184861598841&adid=759497029620&utm_device=c&utm_term=acumatica&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google-us-acumatica_branded_terms-mql_tm_ai_max_073025&utm_content=acumatica-tm&hsa_acc=7381336225&hsa_cam=22693396698&hsa_grp=184861598841&hsa_ad=759497029620&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-365389794887&hsa_kw=acumatica&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22693396698&gbraid=0AAAAAD3VObDwZ6F4NN_HR2vZ8xOtPVHKS&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUjEgernL8cVwtiwtBcnJAdqnOgjWRmbp5JkyZlWC3pnyfwvBpu2PRxoC9BMQAvD_BwE] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.