Rimini Street Claims Thousands of Clients Adopt Smart Path for ERP Innovation

Event summary

  • Rimini Street reports thousands of organizations have adopted its Smart Path methodology to fund innovation within existing budgets.
  • The three-step process (Support, Optimize, Innovate) aims to reduce reliance on vendor-mandated upgrades and migrations.
  • IDC research cited shows 47% of organizations delay innovation due to upgrade requirements.
  • Rimini Street claims clients have saved over $10 billion in IT costs since 2005.

The big picture

Rimini Street's Smart Path methodology targets a growing industry frustration with costly ERP upgrades, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional vendor lock-in. The approach aligns with broader trends toward composable architectures and AI-driven automation in enterprise software. With thousands of clients reportedly adopting this model, the strategy could accelerate if organizations continue prioritizing innovation within constrained budgets.

What we're watching

Market Disruption
Whether Rimini Street can sustain momentum as it challenges traditional ERP vendors' upgrade models.
Technology Adoption
The pace at which organizations integrate Agentic AI ERP solutions into existing systems.
Cost Efficiency
How widespread adoption of third-party support impacts long-term software vendor revenue streams.