Oracle NetSuite introduces AI-driven NetSuite Next evolution

Oracle NetSuite has launched NetSuite Next as part of its 2026.2 release, marking an evolution toward more intelligent, AI-driven enterprise resource planning (ERP). The update embeds artificial intelligence deeper into core business activities, allowing users to interact with business data using natural language and utilize AI-enabled workflows.

These advancements aim to move the platform beyond traditional transaction processing and reporting toward AI-assisted analysis and task execution. The capabilities are designed to assist with managing financials, inventory, supply chains, and customer relationships, providing users with timely insights and streamlined workflows to free up time for higher-value tasks.

In the broader ERP market, Oracle's offerings include Fusion Cloud ERP for large enterprises and NetSuite for growing businesses. Competitors such as SAP provide various routes including SAP Business One for small businesses and RISE with SAP for existing on-premises customers, with both companies increasingly integrating AI across finance, supply chain, and HR functions.