Why does ISV marketing feel harder in the ERP channel right now?
In this episode of The Channel Buzz, Amiee Keenan breaks down the ERP channel shift in 2026 and why visibility, partnerships, and buyer behavior work differently than they used to.

If you’ve noticed ERP deals taking longer, marketing creating activity but not momentum, or visibility failing to convert into pipeline — this episode explains why.

Amiee shares what she’s seeing across ERP ecosystems, partners, and buying behavior, including:

• Why awareness alone no longer creates opportunity

• How buyers and partners evaluate ISVs differently

• Why recognition matters more than one-off campaigns

• How shared visibility builds trust in the ERP channel

This episode is for ISV marketers, partnership and alliance leaders, and ecosystem teams navigating growth in today’s ERP channel.

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In the ERP and ISV ecosystem, visibility isn't just about logos, budgets, or louder campaigns. It's about where and how you show up and who you show up with.

In this episode of The Channel Buzz, host Amiee Keenan unpacks the difference between visibility that earns trust and visibility that just creates noise.

You’ll learn:

• Why solo visibility rarely works in the ERP channel

• How shared visibility builds familiarity and credibility faster

• What "ecosystem presence" actually looks like in 2026

• How to make your brand recognizable — even without a massive budget

If you’ve been trying to grow through more content, more campaigns, or more spend — this episode is your reset.

ERP visibility is earned. The question is: are you playing the right game?

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Are you trying to be everywhere in the ERP channel and still not seeing results? In this solo episode of The Channel Buzz, host Amiee Keenan breaks down why visibility in 2026 is no longer about volume, and what it actually takes to build recognition and trust in the ERP and ISV ecosystem.

You'll learn:

• Why "visibility = volume" is a myth in the ERP channel

• How consistent presence beats creative reinvention

• What shared visibility with trusted partners really looks like

• How timing, familiarity, and education accelerate ISV growth

• 5 questions to audit your own visibility strategy

Whether you're an ISV, ERP partner, or ecosystem marketer — this episode gives you the mindset shifts and practical insights to grow through clarity, not chaos.

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In this episode of the Channel Up podcast, host Amiee Keenan speaks with Ashley Fogler from Velosio about the integration of AI in business operations, particularly in the context of the Convergence event.

They discuss how Velosio uses AI to enhance the customer experience, the importance of security and privacy in AI applications, and the company's 2026 roadmap, including the launch of an AI agent marketplace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Convergence and AI in Business

01:02 AI Implementation at Velosio

03:24 The Role of AI in Customer Experience

05:01 Upcoming AI Innovations for 2026

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In this conversation, Amiee Keenan and Gertjan van der Linden discuss the transformative impact of AI on ERP systems, focusing on AI-powered delivery and development.

They explore how Avanade is leveraging AI to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and redefine ERP delivery.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating AI thoughtfully with clients, ensuring that it adds real value rather than just serving as a proof of concept.

They also highlight the evolving role of ERP in the age of AI and the need for businesses to adapt to these changes strategically.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI in ERP

03:01 AI-Powered Delivery and Development

06:10 The Evolution of ERP in the Age of AI

09:00 Navigating AI Integration with Clients

11:51 Beyond Proof of Concept: Realizing AI's Value

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In this episode of the Channel Up podcast, host Amiee Keenan interviews Sunil Nelabhotla from Skalable Technologies at the Convergence event in Miami.

They discuss the integration of AI in ERP solutions, the launch of finance agents aimed at improving efficiency in financial processes, and the practical outcomes of AI in business operations.

AI isn’t hype for us — it’s about real outcomes. When you take a six-hour process and turn it into 30 minutes, that’s when AI actually matters.”
— Sunil Nelabhotla, Skalable

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Convergence Event

00:56 AI Integration in Business Operations

02:47 Showcasing Real Outcomes of AI

03:42 Upcoming Product Launches and Innovations

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In this episode of Channel Up the Podcast, host Amiee Keenan speaks with Lak Chahal, President and CEO of Binary Stream Software, about the integration of AI in business processes, the significance of the Convergence event, and upcoming product updates.

They discuss how Binary Stream is leveraging AI to enhance engineering processes and streamline operations, as well as the excitement surrounding the return of the Convergence event and its impact on the industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Convergence and Guests

01:21 BinaryStream's Role in the Microsoft Ecosystem

03:06 AI Integration in Engineering Processes

04:28 The Importance of Convergence and AI

06:18 Product Updates and Future Directions

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In this Convergence edition of the Channel Up Podcast, Amiee Keenan sits down with Naveen Agrawal from Avalara to discuss how agentic AI is changing the way businesses approach tax and compliance.

Naveen introduces Avi, Avalara’s AI super agent, and explains how it works directly inside Microsoft Outlook and ERP systems to bring compliance earlier into the workflow—reducing risk, manual effort, and downstream issues.

They also talk about why Avalara sponsored Convergence, how AI + ERP is reshaping enterprise operations, and what’s coming in 2026, including Avi for Outlook and Avi Everywhere.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Convergence and AI in Tax Compliance

02:58 The Role of AI in Tax Compliance Solutions

06:01 Product Innovations and Future Developments

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In this episode of the Channel Up podcast, Amiee Keenan interviews John Buccola, CTO of TMC, at the Convergence event in Miami. They discuss the integration of AI into TMC's business processes, the excitement surrounding the Convergence event, and upcoming product updates that aim to simplify AI for clients.

Topics of conversation:

• How TMC rebuilt every internal process with AI at the core
• Real examples of AI agents transforming daily operations
• Their excitement about Convergence returning after nearly 10 years
• New pre-built AI workflows coming in 2026

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Convergence and AI Themes

01:26 AI Integration in Business Processes

04:49 Product Updates and Future AI Workflows

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In this episode of Channel Up Your Marketing, host Amiee Keenan sits down with Bobby Small, Community Strategy Director at Dynamic User Group (DUG), to dive into the newly revived Microsoft Convergence and why it’s poised to become the must-attend event for ISVs, partners, and the entire business applications ecosystem.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why Microsoft is reintroducing Convergence now and how it’s different from the past

• What unprecedented access to 150+ Microsoft leaders really looks like

• How Partner Day is helping ISVs and F&O-focused partners level up

• What the event says about Microsoft’s future strategy for community engagement

• The buzz, the benefits, and yes — even the limited-edition swag

Whether you're an independent software vendor looking to grow your Microsoft relationship, or a partner aiming to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is packed with strategic insights, practical takeaways, and behind-the-scenes details you won’t hear anywhere else.

Tune in now — and get ready for Miami!

Learn more about this event, https://convergence365.com/

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