Abacus, the leading ERP vendor in German-speaking Switzerland, presented its main AI innovations for the 2026 software version at its Partner Conference in Geneva. Three tools stand out: DeepAnalyze, DeepForms, and DeepInfos, developed in partnership with Ticino-based company Artificialy (ICTjournal, December 3, 2025).
DeepAnalyze: AI-Powered Financial Analysis
DeepAnalyze is this version’s flagship innovation. The tool generates Python code to produce customized analyses from company accounting data. Rather than letting a language model (LLM) directly perform calculations — a risky approach in accounting — Abacus chose a hybrid model.
Marc André Theytaz, Abacus’s head for French-speaking Switzerland, explained this decision: “LLMs give different results when you ask the same question multiple times, which is unacceptable in a balance sheet” (ICTjournal). Data remains hosted on Abacus servers in Ticino, a key point for Swiss companies concerned with digital sovereignty.
Availability is announced for mid-February 2026.
DeepForms and DeepInfos: Automation and Centralized Data
DeepForms is a complete overhaul of the form and survey creation tool. The new version brings more flexibility and automation, with a dedicated cockpit and visual designer allowing direct connection of entered data to the Abacus ERP system.
DeepInfos becomes a centralized hub for accessing validated company data: commercial register extracts, signature authorizations, real estate reports. The ergonomics have been completely redesigned to facilitate access to this critical information.
Abacus Intelligence for HR
AI also extends to human resources with Abacus Intelligence, a module that automatically compares job applications to position profiles. The system extracts skills from CVs and matches them against each function’s requirements. Important point: the tool remains strictly an assistant — hiring decisions remain human. This module, already in production internally at Abacus, will be deployed to clients throughout 2026.
What This Changes for Swiss SMEs
These announcements confirm the rise of AI among local ERP vendors. Where SAP and Oracle target large enterprises with massive AI platforms, Abacus opts for a pragmatic approach adapted to the Swiss economic fabric: tools anchored in daily accounting and HR processes, local data hosting, and a hybrid model that prioritizes calculation reliability over raw LLM power.
For CIOs and CFOs of Swiss SMEs, this is a clear signal: AI is no longer the preserve of large groups with SAP budgets. Local vendors are catching up with concrete functionalities, directly exploitable without major transformation projects.
What to Watch
The 2026 version will be the real test: DeepAnalyze must prove its reliability in production on real balance sheets, not just in demos. Abacus is also strengthening its presence in French-speaking Switzerland with new partners (Ciges in Valais, Amexio Switzerland), a movement to follow for French-speaking companies looking for a local ERP.
To delve deeper into the topic, consult our complete guide to the Swiss ERP market: Abacus, Bexio, QR-invoice and VAT and our ranking of the 10 best ERPs for SMEs in Europe in 2026.
