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Enterprise resource planning

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions are vital for modern businesses. Leverage the full benefits of modern enterprise resource planning systems with Datacom.
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Transform how your business operates with a modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

When it comes to large and complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, Datacom delivers the local experience, technical expertise and scale needed to achieve lasting results. We help organisations modernise their operations, connect data, and unlock efficiencies through secure, cloud ERP systems tailored to their specific resource and workflow requirements.

By partnering with Datacom, you gain access to specialists who guide you through every stage of your ERP implementation — from planning and migration to integration, training and optimisation. Our approach ensures your enterprise resource planning software delivers measurable value and long-term performance improvements.

Modern ERP software brings core business functions together into a single, integrated platform—covering finance, procurement, inventory, HR, projects, and customer management. With embedded automation, real-time reporting, and strong data governance, Datacom-designed ERP solutions replace disconnected tools and spreadsheets with a single source of truth that supports faster, more confident decision-making.

As part of our ERP offering, Datascape is Datacom’s own cloud-based ERP platform designed specifically for government and local councils. It brings together financial data, customer information, asset management, and community engagement in one unified system to improve service delivery and transparency.

Datacom is also a trusted ERP implementation partner for leading global platforms including Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP and Workday. With decades of experience across the public sector and industries such as finance, agriculture, insurance, and supply chain, Datacom provides ERP systems that empower your organisation to adapt, innovate, and grow with confidence.

Key benefits of ERP with Datacom:

  • Single, integrated view of financial, operational, and customer data

  • Real-time reporting and analytics for faster, better decisions

  • Automated workflows that reduce manual effort and errors

  • Improved collaboration across finance, operations, and frontline teams

  • Strong governance, security, and auditability built into core processes

  • Scalable cloud ERP that grows with your organisation and changing needs

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Implementation solutions
Deep industry experience
Strategic understanding
Customer approval
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Implementation solutions

Datacom delivers ERP implementations that are measurable and sustainable. From improved financial accuracy to faster service delivery and smarter use of data, our solutions help organisations achieve real progress and business continuity, not just technical deployment.

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Implementation solutions
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Implementation solutions

Datacom delivers ERP implementations that are measurable and sustainable. From improved financial accuracy to faster service delivery and smarter use of data, our solutions help organisations achieve real progress and business continuity, not just technical deployment.

Deep industry experience

Deep industry experience

We have a wealth of experience across complex industries. This includes financial services, insurance, agriculture, and government. We maximise engagements to de-risk and accelerate enterprise resource planning implementations.

Strategic understanding

Strategic understanding

Datacom works with you to align your enterprise resource planning goals with your wider business strategy. Our consultants focus on practical outcomes that help you improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making across your organisation.

Customer approval

Customer approval

We've worked with government agencies, businesses and organisations across New Zealand and Australia, and numerous industries, including TSB Bank and the Victoria State Government.

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Our enterprise resource planning and software expertise includes

Evaluating ERP implementation readiness means checking whether your current systems, data, processes, budget, and people are prepared for a major change. In one pass, you should review how you manage data today, how well existing tools and workflows support your goals, what the financial impact of an ERP project will be, and how ready your teams are to adopt new technology and ways of working. At the same time, set clear objectives, involve key stakeholders early, plan strong change management and training, and commit to monitoring and refining the system after go‑live so the ERP continues to deliver value over the long term.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an enterprise resource planning system?

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a centralised software platform that integrates a company’s key business processes, including finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, and customer service. ERP systems improve visibility and collaboration by storing all business data in one place, helping organisations make faster and more informed decisions.

Why would I choose to work with Datacom?

Datacom has a large team experienced in successfully delivering complex business transformation projects, by leveraging the full end-to-end capability of an enterprise resource planning platform.

ERP implementations are costly, confusing and fraught with danger – how can you help de-risk our business transformation?

We can deliver a 1-3 day assessment of your ERP programme and readiness, providing you with a clear set of guidelines as to your readiness, the potential scope, cost and timetable for an implementation. This helps you identify things that need to be changed before you embark on a transformation as well as prepare and ready your business case for approval.
 

Why is ERP important for business growth?

For New Zealand organisations, a modern ERP solution gives leaders a single, real-time view of finances, operations, and customers, making it easier to scale without losing control. ERP automates manual work, tightens governance, and connects teams and data across the business so you can adapt quickly to change and stay competitive in a small, fast-moving market. Datacom’s ERP practice focuses on measurable outcomes such as reduced operating cost, better forecasting, and stronger customer experience.

What is enterprise resource planning software?

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a central platform that manages core business processes such as finance, procurement, inventory, projects, HR, and sometimes CRM in one integrated system. Instead of separate spreadsheets and disconnected applications, ERP provides a single source of truth that supports accurate reporting, compliance, and day-to-day decision-making. Datacom implements ERP solutions ranging from Datascape for councils to Wiise and other cloud ERP platforms for NZ businesses of all sizes.

What software is used for ERP?

Common ERP platforms in New Zealand include Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Wiise (built on Dynamics 365 Business Central), and sector-specific solutions like Datacom’s own Datascape for local government. Datacom partners with these leading vendors and provides localisation, integration, and support so NZ organisations get ERP systems that fit local regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.

Will ERP be replaced by AI?

AI will not replace ERP, but it will increasingly augment it. AI capabilities are being embedded into ERP platforms to improve forecasting, anomaly detection, automation, and decision support. Datacom is already working with customers to layer AI and analytics on top of ERP, so the system becomes more proactive and intelligent while still acting as the core system of record for your business.

What is ERP vs CRM?

ERP and CRM serve different but complementary purposes. ERP focuses on back- and mid-office operations—finance, inventory, supply chain, projects, and HR—while CRM focuses on front-office activities such as sales, marketing, and service. Together, they provide a complete view of your business: CRM helps you win and retain customers, and ERP helps you deliver, bill, and run operations efficiently. Datacom designs solutions where ERP and CRM (for example, Dynamics 365 or other platforms) are integrated to share data and improve both efficiency and customer experience.

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