Asia Pacific demand for unified Workday platforms rises, ISG says
III•Asia Pacific enterprises are replacing fragmented finance and HR systems with unified Workday platforms, driven by skills shortages, diverse labor requirements and digital workforce expectations.
1. Regional platform demand
ISG's 2026 Workday Ecosystem report finds that Asia Pacific enterprises are replacing fragmented finance and HR systems with unified Workday platforms. Talent pressure is particularly acute in Australia and Japan, while multinationals need localized payroll integration to meet varied tax, labor and regulatory requirements. Organizations are redesigning processes and strengthening data governance before scaling Workday's AI capabilities.
