Priority Software 2025 year in review: Building the foundation for an AI-driven ERP future

2025 was a defining year for Priority Software.

Not because of a single announcement or milestone, but because of consistent progress across product innovation, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and global recognition from leading industry analysts. Over the past year, Priority strengthened its position as a modern cloud ERP platform for mid-market organizations navigating complexity, growth, and increasing pressure to do more with data.

Here's a look back at the moments that shaped Priority's growth and strategy 2025, and what they signal for the future.

Analyst recognition that reflects real market momentum

Throughout 2025, Priority was recognized by multiple independent analyst firms, reinforcing its growing relevance in the global ERP landscape, especially as AI becomes a core requirement, not a nice-to-have.

Named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled ERP

Priority's momentum around AI was reinforced in 2025 when it was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Midsize Business ERP Applications. IDC pointed to Priority's clear direction with aiERP: instead of layering AI on top of ERP, intelligence is built directly into the system's core. The result is AI that supports real work as it happens, surfacing insights, guiding decisions, and reducing manual effort within everyday processes. It's a practical approach that reflects how ERP is actually used, and where it's heading next.

Recognized as a Niche Player in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP

Priority was also recognized as a Niche Player in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the fifth time. This placement reflects Priority's strength in serving complex, product-centric organizations, particularly in manufacturing, distribution, retail, and food & beverage, where flexibility, customization, and operational depth matter more than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Continued validation from Panorama Consulting Group

Priority's industry focus was further validated by Panorama Consulting Group, including:

• Included in Panorama's 2026 Top ERP Systems Report
• Recognition in Panorama's 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems for Food & Beverage

These acknowledgments  highlight Priority's ability to meet the real operational and regulatory demands of specialized industries, where traceability, compliance, and scalability are critical.

Additionally, Priority was listed as the #1 ERP for EMBs in TEC's 2025 Insight Report.

aiERP: Moving ERP from system of record to system of intelligence

One of the most important developments of 2025 was the launch of aiERP. Rather than positioning AI as a standalone feature, Priority introduced aiERP as an architectural evolution, embedding AI directly into the core ERP experience. The goal: to help organizations move faster from data to action.

aiERP is designed to:

• Surface insights in context, at the moment decisions are made
• Reduce manual effort across finance, operations, and supply chain
• Support predictive and descriptive analytics without added complexity

This approach reflects a broader shift in ERP expectations – where intelligence is expected to be native, explainable, and operationally useful.

Strategic partnerships that extend customer value

In 2025, Priority expanded its ecosystem through a strategic partnership with Citrin Cooperman, bringing together ERP technology and advisory expertise to support organizations undergoing digital and operational transformation.

The partnership focuses on helping mid-market businesses align technology decisions with financial, operational, and growth objectives, effectively bridging the gap between system capabilities and real-world execution.

Expanding capabilities through targeted acquisitions

Priority also continued to invest in its platform and customer base through strategic acquisitions:

The acquisition of construction consultant Expo-Net significantly expanded Priority's footprint in the construction sector. Expo-Net brings deep, hands-on experience implementing ERP solutions for construction and project-driven organizations, an industry where project costing, subcontractor management, compliance, and real-time financial control are critical.

By bringing this expertise in-house, Priority strengthens its ability to support construction companies with complex operational and regulatory requirements, while accelerating time-to-value for customers in this space.

Priority also acquired SCS, extending its supply chain and logistics capabilities to better support organizations managing complex fulfillment, inventory, and distribution operations.

Together, these acquisitions reflect Priority's broader strategy: invest in industry depth, not just horizontal features, ensuring customers get solutions shaped by real operational knowledge, not generic templates.

A platform built for growth without end of life surprises

As many organizations continue to face ERP end-of-life deadlines and forced migrations, Priority's long-term commitment to platform continuity remains a key differentiator.

With:

• Regular, non-disruptive upgrades
• Strong no-code and low-code customization tools
• Open APIs and a broad partner ecosystem

Priority enables customers to evolve their systems over time, without costly re-implementations or dead-end roadmaps.

Looking ahead

2025 wasn't about chasing trends. It was about laying the groundwork.

With aiERP, growing analyst recognition, expanded industry focus, and a stronger ecosystem, Priority enters the next phase with a clear direction: helping organizations run smarter, adapt faster, and build systems that grow with them.

As expectations for ERP continue to rise, Priority's focus remains practical, flexible, and grounded in how businesses actually operate.