Unit4 reported strong growth in cloud migrations and expanded its services portfolio in response to surging global demand for SaaS-based ERP among people-centric organizations. The company also recently announced several customer wins, a new service tier, and leadership changes designed to strengthen the company’s position in the cloud ERP marketplace.
Cloud Adoption Accelerates Across Key Industries
The company concluded fiscal year 2024 with significant momentum in transitioning major customers from on-premise ERP systems to Unit4’s cloud-native platform. Recent migrations include organizations across diverse sectors such as Boo Energi, The Carbon Trust, Education Development Trust, UWE Bristol, and BWH Hotels GB, showcasing Unit4’s broad industry appeal in public sector, nonprofit, education, and energy.
Simon Paris, who recently took the helm as CEO following the departure of Mike Ettling, emphasized the market’s growing appetite for agile ERP solutions. “There is a real recognition among our customers that cloud-based applications are the fundamental building blocks to provide them with the agility they need to modernize, thrive and drive innovation through AI,” Paris said.
New Service Tier Offers Greater Flexibility
To support a wider range of customer needs, Unit4 launched Success4U Advanced, a new tier within its Success4U services portfolio. The offering provides an intermediate level of support between Essentials and Professional, giving customers with less mission-critical workloads access to flexible, cost-effective service options. Early adopters include Middlesbrough Council and Aston University.
Executive Team Expanded to Drive Global Strategy
Alongside service innovation, Unit4 has strengthened its leadership team. Vera Batyalova joins as VP of Partner Sales to oversee the global partner ecosystem, and Magdalena Teschemacher steps in as Sales Director for the APAC region, tasked with expanding Unit4’s footprint and driving cloud ERP adoption across Asia-Pacific markets. The company also recently announced that Jennifer Sherman will be joining as Chief Product Officer.
Supporting Diversity and Skills Development Worldwide
Unit4 also reaffirmed its commitment to community partnerships and inclusion, citing recent collaborations with Generation Girl in Indonesia, Talenti in Poland, and the Top Young 100 program, which nurtures young talent in supply chain and logistics.
As ERP transformation accelerates globally, Unit4’s continued investments in cloud delivery, customer success, and inclusive growth are positioning it to meet the evolving needs of mid-market service organizations navigating digital change.
What This Means for ERP Insiders
Cloud ERP adoption is accelerating across industries. Unit4’s recent migrations—including organizations in energy, education, and hospitality—mirror a broader trend: enterprises are rapidly transitioning to cloud-native ERP systems. The global ERP software market is projected to grow from $149.53 billion in 2024 to $165.55 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. Notably, cloud ERP solutions are gaining prominence, with the market expected to grow from $87.73 billion in 2024 to $172.74 billion by 2029, reflecting a CAGR of 14.5%.
Flexible service models are key to ERP modernization. Unit4’s introduction of Success4U Advanced addresses the diverse needs of organizations by offering tiered support levels. This flexibility aligns with the broader shift towards SaaS models, as the global SaaS market is projected to grow from $315.68 billion in 2025 to $1,131.52 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 20.0%. Such growth underscores the importance for IT leaders to seek ERP providers that offer scalable and cost-effective service options.
Strategic leadership and global expansion drive growth. With Simon Paris at the helm, Unit4 is poised to capitalize on the expanding ERP market. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth, with the ERP market size estimated at USD 71.62 billion in 2025 and expected to reach USD 114.09 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.76%. Unit4’s strategic appointments in partner sales and the APAC region position the company to effectively navigate and lead in these burgeoning markets.
