Niv Nissenson

NetSuite continues to post impressive growth, with revenues rising 14% to $1.1 billion. Oracle is also touting more than 100 AI agents and AI-powered features across the platform. But at TheCFOAI, we believe the bigger story isn't the AI features themselves—it's the data foundation underneath them. AI performs best when enterprise data is centralized, structured, and consistent, which is exactly what ERP systems like NetSuite were built to do.

Intuit’s “AI-HI” (Artificial Intelligence + Human Intelligence) approach is gaining traction, with AI agents reaching 85% repeat usage. The takeaway isn’t just capability—it’s structure. AI works best when it operates within workflows that remain reviewable and overseen by humans. In finance, effective AI isn’t autonomous—it’s supervised, controlled, and built around human judgment.

Most companies don’t lack data—they lack cohesion. With multiple ERPs and inconsistent processes, finance teams struggle to create reliable insights. SAP’s Central Finance offers a middle ground: a centralized data layer without full ERP replacement. It’s a practical bridge, but also a reminder that in the age of AI, structured, unified data isn’t optional—it’s essential.