A look at NetSuite Next and the evolution of SuiteCloud
If you work with NetSuite, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the platform is evolving. Oracle’s latest announcements on the NetSuite Next and the expanded SuiteCloud Platform give you a clear idea of where things are heading: more automation, more flexibility, and a much bigger role for AI.
Here’s what’s changing and what it might mean for you.
NetSuite Next: Making AI Practical
NetSuite Next takes what already works in NetSuite and layers on practical AI that actually fits into day-to-day business use.
At the heart of it is Ask Oracle, a conversational assistant that lets you search, analyze, and act across your NetSuite data just by asking. You can pull reports, explain figures, or trigger workflows in plain language – no need to dig through menus or build complex saved searches.
Then there’s AI Canvas, a visual workspace for teams to brainstorm, analyze data, and build automations together. Pair that with agentic workflows (automations that can complete or suggest next steps on complex tasks like reconciliations or vendor selection), and you start to see how this version of NetSuite could manage more of the repetitive work for you.
And when you’re ready to switch? It’s designed to be simple. You can move to NetSuite Next without migrating data or losing your existing setup.
SuiteCloud: Giving You More Control
The SuiteCloud Platform update is all about making NetSuite easier to tailor.
With the new AI Connector Service, you can choose which AI models to connect, define exactly what data they can use, and control how they interact with NetSuite. It’s built on open standards, so you stay in charge of how AI fits into your business.
If you build or customize within NetSuite, the new SuiteAgent Framework and AI Toolkits are worth paying attention to. They let you create your own AI-driven tools and workflows directly inside the system – no extra infrastructure needed.
And for anyone managing the system, features like the SuiteCloud Developer Assistant and SuiteFlow Assistant help speed up development and reduce manual work. You’ll also find new AI Studios, where you can fine-tune how AI behaves, test prompts, and make sure outputs sound like your business, not a generic system response.
What It Means For You
If you’re already using NetSuite, this update could make everyday work smoother – less time on admin, more time acting on insights.
If you work in the NetSuite ecosystem (as a developer, consultant, or admin), it’s also a signal that your skills are about to become even more valuable. Knowing how to integrate AI models, build SuiteAgents, or shape agentic workflows will put you a step ahead as more companies start using these features.
And if you’re on the partner side, the changes to SuiteCloud mean new opportunities to build smarter, niche SuiteApps that stand out.
Oracle’s focus here isn’t just on adding shiny new tools; it’s on making NetSuite more intuitive, adaptable, and genuinely useful.
For anyone in the NetSuite space, this next phase is worth keeping an eye on. The platform is becoming more intelligent, the customization options are expanding, and the businesses that learn to use both will have a clear advantage.
At Reperio, we work closely with businesses and NetSuite professionals in the US, navigating this next phase of innovation, whether that’s building out teams or exploring new opportunities.