| Acumatica 2025 R2 focuses on improved usability, expanded automation and AI capabilities, deeper industry-specific functionality, and continued platform scalability. The release enhances day-to-day efficiency for finance and operations teams while strengthening Acumatica’s role-based, flexible ERP foundation for growing and complex organizations. 1. AI, Automation & Intelligence Acumatica continues expanding intelligent automation with tools designed to reduce manual effort and improve process consistency. AI Studio Enhancements: Expanded no-code and low-code tools allow users to create AI-powered automations, classifications, and workflows without custom development. Advanced Workflow Automation: Improved triggers and conditions support more complex, event-driven business processes across finance and operations. Predictive Assistance (Early Stage): Initial AI-driven recommendations help surface exceptions and support decision-making in select workflows. 2. Modernized User Experience (UX) Usability improvements focus on speed, personalization, and reduced navigation friction. Refined Modern UI: Cleaner layouts, improved spacing, and updated styling provide a more consistent and intuitive experience. User Personalization: Users can tailor screens, dashboards, and navigation based on role and workflow preferences. Enhanced Search & Filtering: Improved filters, saved views, and faster data access across inquiry screens. 3. Financial Management Enhancements Core accounting capabilities receive performance, control, and visibility improvements. Improved Financial Reporting: Faster report generation, enhanced inquiry screens, and more flexible financial data views. Budgeting & Financial Controls: Better alignment between budgets, actuals, and commitments for improved oversight. Audit & Compliance Visibility: Enhanced transaction visibility and audit trails support stronger governance. 4. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Enhancements focus on efficiency, visibility, and cash flow management. AP Processing Improvements: Streamlined bill entry, approvals, and vendor payment workflows. AR Usability Enhancements: Improved invoice visibility, customer account inquiries, and collections workflows. Cash Flow Insight: Better visibility into receivables, payables, and short-term cash positions. 5. Industry-Specific Enhancements Continued investment in vertical-specific functionality across key industries. Construction Project Cost Controls: Improved job cost tracking, commitment management, and cost visibility. Progress Billing Enhancements: More flexible billing workflows aligned with construction project requirements. Distribution Inventory & Fulfillment Improvements: Enhanced picking, packing, and inventory visibility across warehouses. Order Management Optimization: Streamlined sales order processing and fulfillment. Manufacturing Production Management Enhancements: Improved bill of materials handling, production tracking, and material planning. Operational Visibility: Better insight into production status and manufacturing costs. Services Project Accounting Improvements: Enhanced time, expense, and project profitability reporting. Billing Flexibility: Improved support for milestone-based and recurring billing scenarios. 6. Mobile & Remote Work Capabilities Designed to support distributed teams and mobile users. Expanded Mobile Approvals: More transactions can be reviewed and approved from mobile devices. Improved Mobile Usability: Faster navigation and improved responsiveness on tablets and phones. Task & Activity Access: Easier access to assigned tasks and workflow actions remotely. 7. Platform, Integration & Performance Underlying platform improvements support scalability and extensibility. API & Integration Enhancements: Expanded APIs support stronger integrations with third-party applications. Performance Optimization: Faster screen loads and improved responsiveness in high-volume environments. Cloud Scalability: Continued optimization for growing transaction volumes and multi-entity operations. 8. Security, Governance & Administration Enhancements support stronger controls and easier system management. Role-Based Access Improvements: More granular control over permissions and system access. Administrative Tools: Improved system administration and environment management capabilities. Ongoing Patch Model: Regular patches and optional service packs replace traditional update releases for faster fixes and stability improvements. |