Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ
Wiise has expanded its partner programme in Australia and New Zealand, adding AI training, sales support tools and access to a broader partner ecosystem.
The update targets ERP implementation partners serving small and medium-sized businesses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It is designed to help them respond to changing customer expectations around AI, productivity and better use of existing systems.
New elements include an AI Academy, which will deliver webinars for partners and customers on practical use cases and adoption of AI-enabled tools. Wiise is also introducing AI-powered prospecting and agentic tools to help partners assess opportunities and spend more time on higher-value work.
The programme also includes a series of Partner Community Days, giving partners access to product roadmap information, market updates and peer discussions. Participants will also be able to work with the Works with Wiise ecosystem, which includes Tasklet, Insight Works, RUX and Employment Hero with EOS.
The expanded programme builds on Wiise's existing partner network and aims to make delivery more repeatable and less dependent on bespoke development. The company works with 30 Elite and Premium partners across Australia and New Zealand, including Momentum Software Solutions, Stratus Group, Solutions Plus, iCatalyst and Thyme Technologies.
Wiise sells a localised version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for the Australian and New Zealand market. According to the company, that model gives partners a more standardised implementation path and reduces the custom build work that can add risk and ongoing maintenance issues.
The approach reflects a broader shift in the ERP market, as customers increasingly ask software providers and implementation partners not only about finance and operations systems, but also about AI tools and workflow improvements. For partners, that means combining system delivery with advice on where AI can add value and where it may not.
Stephen McNulty, chief operating officer at Wiise, said customer priorities were shifting.
"Customers are asking new questions - not just about ERP, but about AI, productivity and how to get more from the systems they already run. That creates more opportunity for partners, but also raises the bar," McNulty said.
The changes are intended to improve how partners qualify prospective projects and shorten the time needed to demonstrate value to customers. Wiise expects the structure to help partners build more repeatable practices rather than relying on one-off project models.
Partner focus
The programme is also supporting recruitment of a limited number of additional partners across Australia and New Zealand. Wiise is targeting ERP providers building industry-focused offerings, structured delivery methods and practical AI expertise on Business Central.
In practice, the focus is on firms that can scale implementations while keeping projects predictable. Wiise positioned this as part of a longer-term partnership model built on mutual investment between the software vendor and implementation firms.
McNulty said the company wants to back partners building lasting operations in the market.
"We're excited to see our partner program continue to evolve, along with a suite of AI tools and initiatives that we believe can reshape how our partners work - unlocking significant growth. It's no longer enough to simply deliver a solid project. Partners need to be able to guide customers on what matters, what doesn't, and how to achieve outcomes quickly and with confidence. This is about investing deeply in the right partners - those who are building genuine capability and showing up as long-term players in the Australian and New Zealand SMB markets," McNulty said.
The expansion highlights how ERP vendors are adjusting partner strategies as AI becomes part of mainstream product discussions and buying decisions across the small and medium-sized business segment.