While AI transforms business, there is one question on everyone's mind, "will it replace traditional ERP systems or redefine them?” NetSuite Next challenges that idea that AI will replace systems, not by competing with AI, but by embracing it. 

Unveiling NetSuite Next, the future of ERP, where business meets AI. 

NetSuite Nextis Oracle NetSuite’s next-generation ERP powered by AI, that transforms ERP from a static system into a living, thinking partner that grows, reasons, and collaborates with you. 

With SuiteWorld 2025, Oracle NetSuite delivered an answer that transcends the trends; the next era of ERP platform that puts leaders in the pilot seat: NetSuite Next, making Oracle NetSuite the #1 AI Cloud ERP. 

What are the Major Features of NetSuite Next

1. Conversational AI with “Ask Oracle” for real-time data-driven decisions.

2. Agentic workflows that automate redundant tasks while maintaining compliance.

3. Interactive AI Canvas for real-time collaborative scenario planning among teams. 

4. Multivariate predictions and narrative insights for board-level reporting.

5. Use of Machine Learning for advanced prediction in Planning and Budgeting. 

6. Intelligent Payment Automation for quicker and precise financial operations. 

7. Analytics Warehouse Infographics for enhanced data visualization and deeper insights. 

8. Subscription Metrics and Intelligent Pricing for modern business models. 

9. NetSuite Integration Platform. 

10. AI Connector for seamless integration with external AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, etc. 

11. SuiteAgents for AI-powered intelligent agent actions. 

12. Zero-downtime upgrades with preserved customizations. 

13. The new award-winning Redwood Design for intuitive UI

What is NetSuite Next and Why It Matters

NetSuite Next, the ERP that Thinks Like You

NetSuite Next is not just another upgrade or an add-on. It is a reinvention, where artificial intelligence is not an add-on, but the core of how business gets done. Instead of teaching executives to adapt to the language of the software, it allows the ERP to finally speak the language of the leaders.

As Evan Goldberg, founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite, puts it:

“NetSuite Next puts AI to work for businesses by making it a natural extension of the way they already work.” 

Core to this incredible transformation is “Ask Oracle.”

What is Ask Oracle and How it Works

Ask Oracle the new embedded conversational intelligence layer that powers every NetSuite Next experience. It is a natural language assistant that enables users to search, navigate, analyze, and act across the entire NetSuite dataset using their own words. 

As Craig Sullivan, NetSuite’s Senior VP of Enterprise and International Products, put it in a briefing:

“Ask Oracle isn’t just a chatbot; it’s actually your navigational tool.”

For the first time, executives can retrieve complex business answers, visualizations, and next steps from ERP simply by using plain language to Ask Oracle. 

How Ask Oracle Supports Your Roles

Whether you are the CFO, the COO, or managing warehouse or supply chain, Ask Oracle tailors its insights from your ERP data to your precise role and context.

For instance,

1. When a CEO asks for “open purchase orders,” Ask Oracle presents a financial summary showing outstanding purchase orders, highlighting potential cash flow impacts, risk assessments, and AI-powered suggestions for prioritizing payments or accelerating bottleneck approvals. 

2. If it is the Warehouse Manager who asks the same question, Ask Oracle returns open purchase orders focused on inventory arrivals, shipping timelines, and restocking status. The manager gets a list of pending PO items, alerts on crucial delays, and recommendations for operational process changes to avoid shortages. The insights then prioritize warehouse actions rather than financial controls. 

These visualizations, natural language reasoning, and agentic workflow suggestions remove the need to remember menus or navigate several complex reports.Ask Oracle cites its data sources, with which you can check its math, verify data, and even make corrections if needed, delivering full transparency and trust.

When reviewing a report/visualization, you can drill down by hovering over any metric and Ask Oracle will provide plain-language explanations of what the number represents, its calculation, and which transactions, accounts, or metrics contributed to it. This helps you to quickly understand complex financial and operational data. 

Ask Oracle doesn’t stop at core ERP data. It also acts across customizations and partner extensions built on the SuiteCloud Platform, including those available through the SuiteCloud Developer Network. This ensures a seamless, contextual experience that spans every connected business application.

Agentic Workflows

Business pacing no longer accommodates routine drag. NetSuite Next brings “agentic workflows,” the intelligent automations that tackle high-impact, repetitive tasks autonomously. 

The user can directly start an agentic workflow in Ask Oracle. Also, agents can be initiated to run the routine workflows behind the scenes continuously and can configure them to notify the user about outliers, patterns,and recommend action plans. 

What sets NetSuite Next apart is governance. AI agents propose, but you approve. Every action leaves an audit trail, preserving control and compliance so leaders can move fast, without losing oversight. 

The AI Canvas to Strategize

The “AI Canvas” lets leaders and their teams brainstorm, model scenarios, and visualize impacts, all within live data context. The AI Canvas transforms static reporting into an interactive workspace. No more disconnected spreadsheets or fragmented reports. Instead, decision makers enjoy an interactive workspace to plan, correct course, and deliver with confidence. 

Real-Time, Board-Ready Insights

Is data alone enough? No, it isn’t, you need “narrative insights” that tell the story behind the numbers. And that is exactly what NetSuite Next gives you. The AI powered system changes shifting numbers into plain language, automatically surfacing risks, opportunities, and actionable strategy. For executives, this means being equipped for any investor or boardroom discussion at a moment’s notice. 

Forecasting also takes a big step forward with multivariate analysis. Multivariate forecasting within NetSuite Planning and Budgeting,comes equipped with AI,considers combined drivers like sales, marketing expenditure, and stock supporting decisions about growth, investment, and expansion. The built-in AI in the system also assists users in uncovering patterns and correlations in their business data, revealing insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Zero Downtime, Maximum Impact

Business system upgrades usually involve agonizing downtime and costly data migration. 

NetSuite Next eliminates that concern. Turn on the next-gen experience at the click of a button, with all your customizations and integrations intact, so change never interrupts the momentum.

Designed for the Future-Ready Leader

For the modern executive, the value of AI comes in terms of results, not promises. So, where does NetSuite Next stand in terms of AI-driven results? 

NetSuite Next places AI within the natural course of how companies already work, allowing teams to operate with artificial intelligence within familiar workflows. With NetSuite's built-in AI capabilities, leaders are already experiencing shorter reporting cycles, improved forecast accuracy, and new visibility into their business blind spots. 

1. The design powered by Oracle’s Redwood UI makes analysis faster, easier, and more intuitive. 

2. Subscription-based businesses get a dedicated dashboard with Subscription Metrics. It gives CFOs and CROs a single, AI-powered dashboard to instantly track and understand essential SaaS metrics like MRR, ARR, churn, and lifetime value, with dill-down options, so they can spot trends, uncover risks, and make smarter decisions in real time, without spreadsheets or manual reporting. 

3. Supply chain leaders enjoy integrated analytics that cut through planning silos, linking every investment and resource allocation to tangible business impact. 

Staying in Command of Security, Control, and Transparency

Trust is foundational. AI features in NetSuite Next operate within tightly controlled governance models. Every recommendation, workflow, and insight is explainable, auditable, and fully compatible with existing compliance and security frameworks, ensuring confidence without compromise. They are based on governed data, fully aligned with the roles, permissions, and policies that the company already has. 

Users can see what data was accessed, what prompts were used, what suggestions were made, and what permissions were granted or denied. This upholds accountability and holds the AI accountable for what it does. 
The AI follows the same role-based permissions and access controls as NetSuite applies to human users. If a user has no visibility into certain records, the AI won't present those records to that user. This protects data access policies even when utilized by AI agents. 

In addition, NetSuite Next uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure governance, which has security practices built into the platform's foundation. This includes secure data management, encryption in transit and at rest where applicable, and robust identity management tied to NetSuite’s established security model. 

The Human Advantage

Technology should elevate humans, not replace them. NetSuite Next lets you spend less time on spreadsheets, reports, error-handling, and navigating systems, and more time on the vision of the company. Executives and teams can instead spend their time on creativity and leadership, while NetSuite Next drives the operational engine. 

For Decision Makers: What’s Next for Your Business?

Adopting NetSuite Next is not about keeping up, it is about getting ahead. Here's how you can lead the charge: 

1. Pilot agentic workflows in one division, measure time saved and error avoidance. 

2. Assign your finance team to run the new forecast features against the old cycles. 

3. Use the AI Canvas for your next strategic planning session. Compare results and see the difference in collaboration.

4. Bring your CIO into the loop early to tap into custom integrations and ecosystem-ready extensions. 

Competitiveness in 2025 and beyond will hinge on the clarity, velocity, and confidence with which a business can act. NetSuite Next gives leaders every tool to turn insight into action.

Conclusion: The Future is Decision-Driven

NetSuite Next represents the convergence of intelligence, transparency, and human-centered design. To executives and visionary enterprises, the future of business leadership isn’t about making technology work harder, it’s about making it work smarter, for you. 

The only question left: how fast will you lead the change?

Ready to see how NetSuite Next can redefine decision-making for your enterprise?

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is NetSuite Next?

NetSuite Next is Oracle NetSuite’s next-generation AI-powered ERP platform designed to transform decision making and automate business operations with advanced analytics and workflows.

2. How does Ask Oracle work?

Ask Oracle is a conversational AI assistant that allows users to ask questions in plain language and receive real-time insights, visualizations, and actionable recommendations from their ERP data.

3. Who can benefit from NetSuite Next?

Executives like CFOs, COOs, warehousing, and supply chain managers benefit from tailored insights suited to their specific roles and responsibilities.

4. What are agentic workflows?

Agentic workflows automate repetitive tasks while preserving compliance and control by requiring user approval before execution.

5. Can NetSuite Next upgrades be done without downtime?

Yes, NetSuite Next offers zero-downtime upgrades that preserve all customizations and integrations to avoid business interruptions.

6. How does NetSuite Next ensure data security?

NetSuite Next AI features operate under strict governance models with role-based access and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure security practices, ensuring full compliance and transparency.