The future of business management software is already here, and the X3 Consulting team was right at the heart of it. From November 4th to 7th, 2025, a dedicated delegation of our experts attended the prestigious Sage Futures event in Barcelona, gaining deep insights into the 2026 product roadmap and strategic vision for the Sage portfolio.
Our attendees included Directors Nick Tucker, Kelly Tucker, Jaco Esterhuysen, and Tanya Esterhuysen, alongside team specialists Joshua Park, Rob Williams, and Luis Moreira. This strong presence underscored our dedication to continuous professional development and strategic planning for the benefit of our clients and builds on what we learnt from the Atlanta Sage Futures event back in June.
The 4-Day Deep Dive: Agenda and Strategy
The four-day event was an intensive dive into Sage’s strategy, product innovation, and global partner collaboration. The agenda was meticulously structured, featuring:
- Executive Keynotes: Focusing on global market trends, digital transformation, and Sage’s investment in AI and machine learning across its product lines.
- Product Roadmap Sessions: Detailed breakout sessions revealing specific features and enhancements scheduled for release in 2026.
- Partner Collaboration Workshops: Focused groups dedicated to sharing best practices in implementation, support delivery, and maximising customer value.
- Networking: Essential collaboration with Sage developers, product managers, and fellow partners from around the world.
Focusing on Our Core: The Future of Sage X3
As leading experts in enterprise management, the future of Sage X3 was a primary focus. Our key takeaways confirm Sage’s continued heavy investment in its flagship ERP solution:
- Enhanced Cloud Experience: We saw demonstrations of significant improvements to the native cloud experience, focusing on even faster deployment, smoother upgrades, and greater accessibility across devices.
- Process Automation: The 2026 roadmap heavily features automation extensions, particularly around complex financial workflows, enabling greater compliance control and reducing manual touch points for inter-company processes, a direct benefit to our multi-entity clients.
- UI/UX Improvements: Expect a more intuitive and personalised user experience (UX) designed to simplify complex navigation and boost user adoption rates.
Expanding Horizons: Learning from Sage Intacct
The event also provided invaluable opportunities to explore the fast-growing Sage Intacct platform. For X3 Consulting, our learning here is driven by our commitment to offering comprehensive, diverse solutions:
- Deeper Integrations: We investigated the growing integration points between Intacct and other core Sage platforms, preparing us to support customers who utilise both solutions or who may be planning a transition in their business life cycle.
- Advanced Planning & Budgeting: We gained proficiency in Intacct’s specialised budgeting and planning tools, which can offer unique advantages for specific service-based industries.
Applying the Innovation to Your Business
Attending Sage Futures isn’t just about accumulating knowledge; it’s about translating innovation into direct customer value. Our commitment to investing in our team’s training and learning ensures we remain your most trusted Sage support partner.
How this benefits you:
- Proactive Support: We can now proactively guide you through the anticipated 2026 updates, ensuring your Sage X3 environment is optimised before the new features are deployed.
- Strategic Roadmapping: Our Directors and team are equipped to help you align your long-term ERP strategy with the confirmed Sage product trajectory, protecting your investment.
- Unparalleled Expertise: By mastering the new functionalities in both Sage X3 and gaining deeper knowledge of Sage Intacct, we ensure our consultancy and support services remain cutting-edge, delivering seamless integrated solutions that truly drive your business forward.
We look forward to leveraging these insights to help you unlock the full potential of your Sage solution in 2026!
