Why CIOs and HR leaders need best-in-class people platforms?

CIOs and HR leaders are being asked to move enterprise systems forward while still keeping things stable and cost-effective. That’s harder than it sounds. The usual ERP versus best-of-breed conversation doesn’t really match how organizations change in practice. Workforce systems now sit at the center of skills, productivity, and performance, and treating them like just another ERP module is starting to cause friction. This infographic looks at how organizations are using composable architectures, best-in-class platforms, and AI to modernize without forcing trade-offs that slow them down later.

What you’ll learn

1. Why the all-in-one vs. best-of-breed debate isn’t the real decision anymore
2. How a pace-layered, composable approach helps teams change without breaking what works
3. Why workforce systems need more room to evolve than traditional ERP modules allow
4. How best-in-class platforms can lower total cost of ownership over time
5. What CIOs and HR leaders can focus on together to prepare for what’s next