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Unlocking AI’s Potential Through Context Management

Context engineering was supposed to solve AI’s scalability challenges. Teams are building RAG pipelines, crafting prompt templates, and implementing memory systems—each application starting from scratch. As AI scales organization-wide, these tactical approaches hit fundamental limits: fragmented systems, inconsistent outputs, and no organizational context intelligence.

This keynote explores the essential building blocks of an enterprise context platform and introduces context management as the emerging discipline that changes how organizations approach this challenge.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the fundamental differences between metadata for humans and context for AI agents
Learn why current context engineering approaches create compounding technical debt that kills enterprise AI scaling
Discover the emerging architectural pattern that transforms context from bottleneck to competitive advantage
Explore the transformative possibilities that context management will unlock for enterprise AI

Connecting the Dots 2026: 5 Marketing Trends You Might Be Missing

The Connecting the dots 2026 report from GWI highlights critical, non-obvious marketing trends that are often overlooked in standard advertising plans. Drawing from a wealth of research, this report provides deep insights into fast-changing audiences and shifting consumer habits to help you sharpen your 2026 strategy.

This comprehensive study explores five key areas shaping the future of marketing:

AI and Insights: While many advertisers and marketers use AI professionally, relying on web-scraped data leads to generic, stereotypical results that lack depth.
The Intent-Behavior Gap: Consumers are increasingly contradictory, creating a significant opportunity for brands that can bridge the gap between expressed intent and actual buying behavior.
Social Media Dominance: Social media remains the dominant media form, with people spending massive amounts of time on social platforms and short videos each week.
World Cup Fandom: The audience for the upcoming tournament is rewriting the rules of engagement, with many fans identifying as avid gamers who view the event as a social ecosystem.
Defining Gen Alpha: As the oldest Alphas reach their teen years, it is essential to recognize them as a distinct generation rather than a simple continuation of Gen Z.

Download the full report to access the data-driven truth behind these trends and discover the opportunities your competitors might be missing.

Workforce Resilience in the AI Era

As organizations rapidly roll out AI, the impact on jobs, skills, and workforce planning is becoming impossible to ignore. This research report explores how AI is changing the nature of work and why many organizations are shifting their focus from traditional job security to long-term skill security.

Based on surveys of 500 HR leaders and 500 employees at large U.S. organizations, the report highlights a growing disconnect between leadership expectations and employee perceptions, along with the risks and opportunities this creates.

Inside the report, you’ll learn:

Why nearly 6 in 10 HR leaders expect AI-driven layoffs in the next 12 months
How “skill security” is replacing job security as roles evolve faster than ever
Which technical and human skills will matter most as AI adoption grows
How leading organizations are supporting employees through AI-driven change
What HR teams can do now to build a more adaptable, resilient workforce

Download the research report to understand how AI is reshaping work and how to prepare your workforce for what’s next.

ConvesioPay for Merchants

Seamless Payments. Limitless Possibilities.

Today’s businesses need more than just a payment processor—they need an intelligent, integrated commerce solution. ConvesioPay combines enterprise-grade payments, AI-powered fraud prevention, and real-time insights to help you scale globally, securely, and efficiently.

With ConvesioPay, you can:

Reduce fraud by 27% using advanced AI and machine learning tools
Cut manual dispute handling by 60% with automated chargeback management
Boost conversions by up to 50% with accelerated, adaptive checkout
Recover lost revenue through smart retry scheduling and card updates
Scale globally with Adyen’s enterprise payment infrastructure and local expertise

Get the best of both worlds: powerful automation to reduce risk and white-glove support to optimize every step—from capture to payout.

Download this solution brief to see how ConvesioPay helps you simplify payments, increase profitability, and deliver a better customer experience.

Madsen’s Custom Cabinets: AI-Powered ERP Case Study

For more than 60 years, Madsen’s Custom Cabinets has built a reputation for craftsmanship and quality. But as the company grew, so did the complexity of managing projects, schedules, and communication across a diverse workforce. To keep pace, they modernized with Epicor Kinetic ERP in the cloud and became early adopters of Epicor Prism AI.

The result? A smarter, more connected operation that helps the team move faster and focus on what matters most.

With AI-powered ERP, Madsen’s can:

Streamline scheduling and automate routine updates
Strengthen communication across customers, suppliers, and teams
Empower skilled employees to focus on growth and innovation

Read the full success story to see how AI + ERP is driving measurable results.

How to Start an AI Initiative—And Scale it with Success

Starting your next transformation project? Before you invest in AI, make sure your foundation is ready. In this new IDC Spotlight Report, discover how manufacturers are building the infrastructure, governance, and integration needed to scale AI initiatives successfully. Learn how to break free from pilot projects, overcome data silos, and drive productivity across every part of your operation.

You’ll learn how to:

Build a digital foundation that supports scalable, data-driven AI initiatives
Transform early AI experiments into measurable business impact

If you’re planning your first AI project—or ready to take the next step—this report offers a clear roadmap to move from concept to competitive advantage.

Why Your ERP Needs AI

Your ERP already holds the key to unlocking next-level performance—AI turns that potential into action. See how AI-powered ERP helps manufacturers move faster, work smarter, and compete with confidence:

Transform messy shop-floor data into real-time insights
Automate scheduling and minimize downtime
Improve forecasting accuracy and inventory control
Empower your workforce with intuitive, data-driven tools
Start small, prove ROI, and scale success across your operations

Discover how integrating AI with your ERP can accelerate decision-making, drive productivity, and prepare your business for the future of manufacturing.

Download the guide and take the first step toward AI-driven performance.

The Developer’s Guide to Single Sign-On (SSO)

Single Sign-On sounds simple…until you're deep in SAML configs and OIDC flows.

This practical guide from Auth0 walks you through what actually works, where to start, and how to make the right architecture calls.

Download it to learn:

How SSO actually works (without the buzzwords)
Which protocols matter: SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed, LDAP
Where to start and how to integrate with Auth0
Whether to build, buy, or blend—and how not to regret the decision

OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect: The Professional Guide

In the world of digital identity, every detail matters. OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect are the foundational protocols for securing modern applications, but their complexity can be overwhelming. This professional guide goes beyond the surface, explaining not just the "how," but the "why" behind every implementation choice.

What You Will Learn:

The Evolution of Identity
Token Deep Dive
Practical Scenarios
Common Anti-Patterns

Auth0 and AWS: Building secure, scalable GenAI and SaaS apps

You've built a successful app and now you're ready to grow. But scaling for enterprise clients comes with a new set of challenges, including security, compliance, and user experience. Businesses want a solution that's secure, reliable, and easy to use, and many are turning to customer identity to build that trust.

Explore how the combined power of Auth0 and AWS helps you build enterprise-ready apps that:

Secure access at scale
Meet compliance requirements
Deliver frictionless user experiences

Customer Identity Trends Report 2025: Securing Customer Trust in The Age of AI

Uncover how trust influences customer journeys, the threats poised to erode it, and where consumers stand on a new frontier for trust — AI agents.

Find out what consumers really think about AI agents
Discover which industries are seeing the most identity-based attacks
Read about the latest customer identity threats faced worldwide
Gain insights into consumer attitudes around identity and authentication

What Manufacturing Business Leaders Need to Know about AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a critical component of business operations for manufacturers. As AI becomes more established, manufacturing executives need to keep pace by understanding its implications and potential benefits.

At Epicor, we’re developing more than just a chatbot. Epicor Prism is a network of vertical AI agents that utilize the power of large language model (LLM) services. Prism is already available in Epicor Kinetic, our global cloud ERP for manufacturers, and our long-term vision is for Epicor Prism to serve as the user interface for LLM-enabled processes across all Epicor ERP platform.

Access our eBook to get a clear understanding of how you can apply AI to improve your manufacturing business.

5 Tips for a Successful ERP Implementation

Implementing a single enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can enable manufacturers to:

Access information easily.
Automate common tasks.
Scale business processes.

Download this white paper to learn 5 key strategies for helping ensure a smooth ERP implementation.

Cloud ERP: Transforming Business Operations in 2025

According to the “IDC MarketScape Worldwide Saas and Cloud-Enabled Operational ERP Applications 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment” report, 43% of manufacturers plan to adopt new ERP solutions within two years—with many prioritizing generative AI. Businesses are shifting to AI-powered cloud ERP to improve compliance, security, and agility. Key drivers include regulatory changes, data center modernization, and the move from capital to operational expenditure models.

In the report, you’ll learn about strengths, weaknesses and challenges of modern ERP systems, including:

Strengths: Scalability, real-time analytics, and AI automation boost efficiency and cost savings.
Weaknesses: Integration challenges, high implementation costs, and customization limitations hinder adoption.
Challenges: Meeting AI automation demands, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving user experience while maintaining reliability.

Get the report to see how AI-driven ERP systems re automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and give manufacturers a competitive advantage.

The Developer’s Guide to Single Sign-On (SSO)

Single Sign-On sounds simple…until you're deep in SAML configs and OIDC flows.

This practical guide from Auth0 walks you through what actually works, where to start, and how to make the right architecture calls.

Download it to learn:

How SSO actually works (without the buzzwords)
Which protocols matter: SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed, LDAP
Where to start and how to integrate with Auth0
Whether to build, buy, or blend—and how not to regret the decision