Workday Rising 2025: New Acquisitions, AI Agents, and the Next-Generation ERP

This IDC Perspective summarizes key announcements from Workday Rising 2025. The annual conference highlighted Workday's strategic shift toward AI-powered ERP, with a focus on agentic workflows, low-code development, and data orchestration. The company introduced new AI agents across HR, finance, and industry verticals, supported by the Agent System of Record (ASOR) and a new Flex Credits pricing model. Key acquisitions, including Sana and Flowise, further strengthen Workday's AI and developer capabilities. The launch of Workday Go expands reach into the midmarket, while tailored solutions for CFOs, CHROs, and CIOs reinforce Workday's commitment to enterprise modernization."Workday's messaging at Rising was clear: It is investing in the leadership, technology, and partnerships to drive business value for customers navigating a period of AI transformation," says Tony Olvet, group VP, Worldwide C-Suite and Digital Business Research, IDC.