Top ERP Solutions Powering India’s Digital Transformation in 2025, December 2025

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Inside India's ERP Evolution

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ndia's digital transformation story in 2025 is being written at the intersection of scale, speed, and strategic intelligence. As enterprises across sectors recalibrate their operating models for a data-first economy, Enterprise Resource Planning solutions have moved decisively from transactional systems to strategic enablers. ERP platforms today sit at the core of organizational decision-making, connecting finance, operations, supply chains, and people into a single, intelligent ecosystem.

This edition, Top ERP Solutions Powering India's Digital Transformation in 2025, examines how ERP technologies are redefining business agility in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. Indian enterprises are no longer evaluating ERP solely on implementation depth or brand legacy. Instead, flexibility, interoperability, cost efficiency, and long-term scalability have become decisive factors. Cloud-native architectures, automation, and analytics-led insights are now baseline expectations rather than differentiators.

What is particularly notable in the Indian context is the growing maturity of choice. Alongside established enterprise platforms that continue to serve large, complex organizations, open-source ERP solutions are gaining significant momentum. These platforms are empowering small and mid-sized enterprises to access enterprisegrade capabilities without prohibitive costs, while also allowing customization aligned to local operational realities. This democratization of ERP is accelerating digital adoption well beyond metro-centric enterprises, bringing transformation to manufacturing hubs, service providers, and regional businesses alike.

Within this evolving landscape, leadership plays a defining role. This edition features the journey and perspective of Satish Aralkar, whose work reflects a meaningful shift in how ERP value is perceived and delivered in India. His transition from traditional enterprise ERP environments to advocating open-source innovation highlights a broader industry movement—one that prioritizes adaptability, community-driven development, and business-centric outcomes over rigid systems. Through such leadership, ERP is no longer viewed as an IT initiative but as a business transformation catalyst.

As India advances toward its digital economy ambitions, ERP solutions will continue to underpin productivity, transparency, and resilience. The organizations that succeed will be those that view ERP not as a one-time deployment, but as an evolving platform that grows with the business, integrates seamlessly with emerging technologies, and enables informed decision-making at every level.

This edition celebrates the platforms and the people shaping that future. Together, they demonstrate that ERP in 2025 is not just about managing resources—it is about unlocking potential, driving innovation, and powering India's next phase of digital growth.

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Founder Vedarth Solutions

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atish Aralkar’s journey didn’t begin in a office or a gleaming boardroom — it began on the shop floor of a manufacturing plant, surrounded by the hum of machines and the determination of people who built things with their hands and hearts. It was there that he learned his most enduring lesson: true transformation is driven by people, not by technology alone.

What started as a career in manufacturing evolved into a mission — to bridge the gap between people and technology. Over the next two decades, through his experiences at global powerhouses like Tata Motors, Satyam Computers and IBM, Satish nurtured a vision of technology that uplifts rather than overwhelms. That vision came to life with the founding of Vedarth Solutions, a company born from the belief that when technology empowers people, extraordinary things happen.

His career has taken him from running large-scale ERP initiatives in London to supporting open-source ERPNext solutions in India, reflecting both precision and purpose. He transformed his ERPNext finding into a mission: to assist Indian industries and SMEs in implementing world-class ERP capabilities without incurring prohibitive fees. Vedarth Solutions has established itself as a trusted transformation partner, creating intelligent, flexible, and human-centered ERP environments.

He is motivated by empathy, honesty, and creativity, continues to bridge the gap between people, processes, and technology. His narrative is about more than simply software development; it's about fostering trust, discipline, and a culture in which digital transformation starts with human understanding.

The Awakening: When Technology Meets Human Reality Every transformative leader carries a defining moment that reshapes their philosophy. For Satish, this moment arrived during a large-scale ERP implementation for a manufacturing company. The organization had invested heavily in their ERP system, yet employees continued relying on spreadsheets and manual workarounds. The expensive technology sat underutilized while the business struggled with inefficiency.

Management initially viewed the problem through a technical lens. He took a different approach. He spent time on the shop floor, engaging directly with the people who would use the system daily. The revelation came quickly:

the issue wasn't technical capability but user adoption and trust.

"I restructured the implementation approach, focusing on training, making Quick Reference Guides in their language, simplifying processes inside ERP, and showing users how the system would make their daily work easier, not harder," he explains. Within months, adoption levels surged dramatically. Management finally gained access to accurate, real-time data they could rely on for decision making.

This experience fundamentally altered his perspective on ERP implementations. He stopped viewing them as mere software rollouts and began treating them as change management journeys where people, processes, and technology must advance together. Today, in every project he leads, user adoption and process alignment take priority, with technology serving as the enabler rather than the driver.

The London Discovery That Changed Everything While working with IBM in London on a telecom client's Supplier Portal implementation, Satish confronted a challenge that would eventually reshape his career trajectory. The project faced significant hurdles due to SAP's high licensing costs and recurring expenses, making financial justification difficult for the client.

I restructured the implementation approach, focusing on training, making Quick Reference Guides in their language, simplifying processes inside ERP, and showing users how the system would make their daily work easier, not harder.”

Seeking alternatives, he discovered ERPNext in 2017. The open-source ERP platform fascinated him with its ability to deliver robust functionality while dramatically reducing recurring costs. This discovery marked a turning point in his professional journey.

Upon returning to India, he founded Vedarth Solutions with a clear mission: helping businesses implement ERP without the burden of massive ongoing expenses. This decision continues shaping how the company delivers value to clients today, positioning open-source solutions as viable, powerful alternatives to traditional enterprise software.

Lessons from the Giants: Tata Motors, Satyam and IBM Satish's leadership philosophy draws deeply from his experiences at two industry giants. At Satyam, he learned agility. Projects moved rapidly, demanding quick adaptation

to evolving client needs. This environment taught him the critical importance of flexibility and swift decision-making in leadership roles.

IBM provided different but equally valuable lessons.

Managing large, complex ERP implementations showed him that success depended on two pillars: empowered teams and rock-solid processes. He also witnessed how integrity and long-term thinking build client trust, a value he is carrying forward today.

These experiences crystallized into three guiding principles that shape every decision at Vedarth Solutions: putting people first because technology alone never delivers success; leading with integrity and trust because relationships outlast projects; and driving innovation with purpose by balancing agility with structure to solve genuine business problems.

Reading the Future: ERP in India's Manufacturing Landscape Working extensively with Indian manufacturing clients has given Satish unique insights into the trends shaping the 2025 ERP landscape. He identifies two powerful currents driving change.

First, Indian SMEs have evolved beyond simply seeking software. They now look for trusted, long-term ERP partners who can genuinely guide their transformation journeys. While cost remains a significant concern, many SMEs still treat ERP as merely a support function, using it primarily for record-keeping or compliance. He sees the real value emerging when businesses implement ERP as an enabler rather than just a reporting tool.

Second, expectations are rapidly evolving. Manufacturers are now demanding ERP systems that connect seamlessly with shop-floor machines, capture real-time data, and translate that information into profitability insights.

However, a major obstacle persists which is data silos. Most Indian companies hesitate to share data across systems, resulting in nearly 89 percent of business communication still happening through PDFs and emails.

He envisions a future where ERP transcends transactions to embrace integration, connectivity, and intelligence. "When SMEs and implementation partners work together, I believe, ERP will transform from a cost burden into a genuine driver of efficiency, collaboration, and growth across India's manufacturing and supply chain sectors," he says.

Tackling Unique Indian Business Challenges Leading large-scale ERP rollouts across different geographies has shown Satish that Indian businesses face distinct challenges compared to their global counterparts.

The first challenge is mindset. Many SMEs are still viewing ERP as a cost or compliance tool rather than a strategic enabler. They often expect immediate results, but he emphasizes that ERP represents a journey of process discipline and continuous improvement. Cost sensitivity presents another challenge. Indian companies want worldclass ERP capabilities with minimal recurring expenses, driving increased traction for open-source and flexible solutions.

"Data silos constitute as the major challenge. Unlike global firms that integrate across suppliers, customers, and

When SMEs and implementation partners work together, I believe, ERP will transform from a cost burden into a genuine driver of efficiency, collaboration, and growth across India's manufacturing and supply chain sectors." partners, many Indian businesses continue relying on emails and PDFs, hesitating to share data across systems.

This limits collaboration and efficiency," he expresses.

Vedarth Solutions addresses these challenges through a three-pronged approach: positioning itself as a trusted, long-term ERP partner rather than just an implementation vendor; designing solutions that reduce recurring costs while keeping ERP future-ready; and helping SMEs progress step by step from compliance-focused ERP to connected ERP, integrating machines, portals, and partners.

The Art of Leading Under Pressure Managing teams of over 50 professionals within tight timeframes has taught Satish that pressure can either break performance or bring out the best in people, depending on leadership approach.

His method rests on three pillars. Clarity of purpose ensures every team member understands not just their task but the larger impact of their work on client success. Trust and empowerment mean avoiding micromanagement. Instead, he gives teams ownership of their modules, encourages collaboration, and intervenes only when they encounter roadblocks. Energy and recognition keep morale high during high-pressure phases by celebrating milestones, appreciating efforts, and ensuring team members feel valued.

Crucially, he leads from the front, whether working late with the team, solving client escalations, or removing obstacles. When people see their leader standing beside them rather than above them, performance naturally follows. This combination of clarity, trust, and shared ownership has consistently helped his teams deliver even under the toughest deadlines.

processes, challenge conventional methods, and suggest alternatives. Many of Vedarth's best ideas have emerged from junior consultants noticing gaps. Creating a safe space allowing people to innovate when they feel free to experiment, viewing mistakes as learning steps rather than failures. Celebrating both outcomes and effort while recognizing that excellence encompasses discipline and commitment, not just results.

Cultivating Innovation and Excellence Receiving recognition like the IBM STAR Eminence and Excellence Award reinforced for Satish that innovation and excellence don't happen in isolation, they stem from culture.

He nurtures this culture in three ways. Encouraging curiosity means asking team members to question

"Leading by example remains a paramount. I stay hands-on with technology, share new trends with my team, and demonstrate that continuous learning is non-negotiable.

When team members see their leader pushing boundaries, they feel inspired to do the same. I aim on building a culture where innovation is natural and excellence is expected," he says.

Essential Leadership Qualities for Digital Transformation In India's rapidly evolving ERP landscape, Satish believes digital transformation projects require leadership that extends beyond technical expertise. He identifies three essential qualities.

Vision with practicality enables leaders to paint a big picture of how ERP can transform businesses while breaking it into realistic, step-by-step milestones that SMEs can adopt. Empathy and trust-building prove crucial since many Indian businesses are cost-conscious and cautious.

Leaders must genuinely listen, guide patiently, and build trust as long-term partners rather than vendors. Adaptability recognizes that every client's journey is unique, with some wanting ERP for compliance, others for shop-floor integration, and increasingly for data-driven profitability.

Above all, leaders in digital transformation must bridge the gap between people, processes, and technology. When you win against the people, he asserts, the technology follows and that's when true transformation happens.

empower Indian businesses to treat ERP not just as compliance software but as a genuine driver of growth and innovation.

Vedarth Solutions: Empowering Indian Enterprises At Vedarth Solutions, Satish and his team recognize that traditional monolithic ERPs are increasingly struggling to keep pace with modern business demands. High costs, vendor lock-in, and rigid architecture often leave organizations unable to innovate effectively.

To address these challenges, Vedarth leverages ERPNext as its core platform, reducing implementation and support costs while providing the flexibility Indian SMEs and large enterprises need to stay competitive. Building on ERPNext, Vedarth has developed innovative, customer-focused solutions including a Dealer Management System that streamlines dealer operations, improving transparency and engagement; a Supplier Portal that facilitates seamless supplier collaboration and reduces procurement bottlenecks; and Dispatch Automation that automates logistics and delivery processes, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.

The Next Wave: Open-Source ERP Trends Looking ahead, Satish identifies three major trends in ERPNext and other open-source ERP platforms that will drive India's next digital transformation wave.

Cost optimization through open-source solutions addressing the high cost-sensitivity of Indian SMEs. Open-source ERP like ERPNext removes heavy licensing and recurring fees, making enterprise-grade solutions accessible to smaller businesses. Integration with machines and portals meets manufacturers' demands for real-time connectivity, ERP systems talking directly to shop-floor machines and linking seamlessly with supplier, customer, and dealer portals. This shift from record-keeping to connected intelligence represents a game changer.

Data collaboration and AI insights tackle the current reality where 89 percent of communication still occurs via PDFs and emails, creating silos. The future lies in ERP systems exchanging structured data across ecosystems, with AI delivering predictive insights on profitability, supply chain risks, and customer behavior.

Open-source ERP platforms are uniquely positioned to lead this shift because they offer flexibility, community-driven development, and rapid evolution. He believes this will

Data silos constitute as the major challenge. Unlike global firms that integrate across suppliers, customers, and partners, many Indian businesses continue relying on emails and PDFs, hesitating to share data across systems. This limits collaboration and efficiency."

"These solutions are microservice-driven, API-friendly, and designed to evolve with customers' businesses, ensuring organizations can continuously innovate without being tied to costly upgrades or vendor ecosystems," he says. By combining ERPNext's cost-efficiency and flexibility with custom innovations, Vedarth Solutions empowers Indian businesses to operate smarter, respond faster, and compete globally.

Advice for the Next Generation When asked what advice he would give young ERP professionals and entrepreneurs entering the digital transformation space, Satish's response is characteristically focused on fundamentals: "Focus on solving real business problems, not just implementing technology."

He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer processes deeply, embracing flexibility through open-source and modular solutions, and constantly innovating around automation, AI, and microservices. Technology, he reminds aspiring professionals, is just a tool. True value comes from making businesses faster, smarter, and more agile.

The Human Behind the Innovation Beyond professional achievements, Satish stays energized by exploring new technologies, reading widely on business and human behavior, and mentoring young professionals.

Outside work, he enjoys travel and wellness activities, which help him gain fresh perspectives and maintain

These solutions are microservice-driven, APIfriendly, and designed to evolve with customers' businesses, ensuring organizations can continuously innovate without being tied to costly upgrades or vendor ecosystems.”

balance. These passions inspire him to lead with curiosity, empathy, and a continuous drive to innovate.

The Road Ahead As India's business landscape continues evolving, leaders like Satish Aralkar play a crucial role in shaping how organizations approach digital transformation. His emphasis on people-first implementation, cost-effective open-source solutions, and genuine partnership positions Vedarth Solutions as more than a technology vendor, it's a transformation partner committed to empowering Indian enterprises.

In an era where technology changes rapidly but business fundamentals remain constant, his approach offers a blueprint for sustainable digital transformation. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and humancentric implementation, he demonstrates that the future of ERP lies not in expensive licenses or complex systems, but in solutions that genuinely empower businesses to grow, adapt, and thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

The journey from shop floors to boardrooms, from London to India, from SAP to ERPNext. Satish Aralkar's story embodies the evolution of enterprise technology itself, reminding us that the most powerful transformations happen when we put people at the center of every technological decision.

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nterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are a must for those businesses that want to be successful, adaptable, and have control over their operations. With the increasing size of companies worldwide and the addition of more products to their portfolios, old systems very often become incapable of handling large amounts of data and of providing quick solutions to decision-making . ERP platforms unify all core business functions in one system thereby allowing companies to tear down the departmental silos and have the real time insight of their operations. The integrated tools enable leaders to keep an eye on the performance, locate the bottlenecks, and optimise the workflows throughout the value chain. Firms that invest in ERP technology reduce redundant processes and achieve greater operational accuracy. By replacing multiple disconnected tools with a unified platform, businesses minimize manual data entry and significantly decrease the likelihood of errors. This move makes the teams to be in sync at a higher level, speeds up the information flow, and makes compliance with internal controls and industry standards stronger.

Consequently, companies become capable of reacting to the market changes faster, keeping the quality standards at a high level, and preparing themselves for a sustained.

Boosting Functional Efficiency Essentially, one of the main advantages of ERP technologies is their capability to reform finance, procurement, human resources, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer service processes that the company employs. Automated accounting workflows, faster reconciliation, and precise forecasting are some of the advantages that finance teams' avail, while procurement departments get improved vendor management and increased cost visibility. ERP solutions in the supply chain enable inventory optimization, logistics planning, and order tracking, thus making the supply of goods seamless throughout the system. Manufacturers with an ERP system can effectively schedule production, reduce equipment inefficiencies and trace quality metrics, which eventually results in a higher total product yield and less.

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The implementation of an ERP system has also had a major impact on the performance of both the human resources and customer service departments. HR teams are able to handle recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and payroll through integrated modules that not only ensure the processes are consistent but also compliant. Customer service departments become armed with real-time data on orders, inventory, and previous interactions thereby allowing them to give quicker and more informed replies.

Companies operating from a single source of truth for all their functions become more agile and thus better capable of satisfying internal and external demands. Such a comprehensive upgrade of efficiency is, in fact, one of the main reasons why customer satisfaction is elevated and a stronger competitive advantage is.

Enabling Strategic Growth Beyond simplifying everyday operational tasks, ERP solutions also bring in advanced analytics and reporting tools aimed at supporting long-term strategic planning. The executives are empowered to use the dashboards and insights which essentially bring out trends, performance indicators, and possible risks. Organizations through these insights can then evaluate scenarios, allocate resources efficiently, and make decisions based on trustworthy data. using integrated business information and predictive analytics, managers can anticipate changes in demand, prepare for risks, and identify new opportunities for growth.

Modern cloud-based ERP systems generally are characterized as being quite open, cheap to start with financially, and having the ability to add new modules or features as the business develops. Moreover, businesses may integrate advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and IoT not merely to increase operational efficiency but also to facilitate innovation. It is the mentioned scalability that assures the ERP system will be able to meet the company's requirements when it will be entering new markets, increasing its workforce, or extending its product . By composing a solid digital base, ERP solutions turn out to be the businesses' way to stay resilient, competitive, and growth-oriented in a fast-paced .

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Streamlining Workflows Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are instrumental in upgrading productivity, essentially through automation of repetitive tasks and facilitating communication between different departments. Manual processes, like data entry, report generation, and inventory tracking, are sometimes so time-consuming that they require significant resources besides the time.

Consequently, by automating these workflows, ERP systems become liberators of employees who are then free to engage in activities of a higher value, for instance, strategy, innovation, and customer engagement. Therefore, the outcome is an employee base that is able to operate at a higher level, deliver output in lesser time durations, and make fruitful contributions towards the attainment of organisational goals.

In addition, teamwork gets better due to the fact that all employees have a common access point to information and are provided with real-time . Moreover, collaboration is improved as a result of centralizing access to information and provision of real-time updates. Teams from finance, operations, sales, and support departments can thus operate from the same platform which guarantees data consistency and eliminates the possibility of miscommunication.

Besides this, project management tools in ERP systems are

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designed to assist in task tracking, milestone monitoring, and accountability, thus, they enable the coordination of activities across teams to be at the highest level. When productivity is enhanced in this way, organisations can be considered as having progressed in terms of the speed of their operations and employee satisfaction, alongside better service outcomes, which constitute the pillars of long term .

Conclusion Using an ERP system is no longer optional, but a decisive move that most organisations should make if they want to be more efficient, have better collaboration and grow in the long term. ERP systems that integrate all core business functions into one platform helps businesses to lessen their operational challenges and to increase the correctness of their workflows. The openness and control achieved through these tools give leaders the opportunity to make decisions based on facts, to be able to respond promptly to the market requirements, and to keep a consistent level of quality. The ability to streamline processes and leverage real time data remains essential for success in an increasingly competitive market.

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Maximizing Returns

Unlocking Success Through Digital Transformation

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igital transformation has moved far beyond being a technology initiative. It is now a core business strategy that determines competitiveness, resilience, and longterm value creation. Organizations that approach digital transformation with clarity and intent are not just modernizing operations they are unlocking new revenue streams, improving efficiency, and positioning themselves for sustained growth.

Those that fail to do so risk falling behind in an economy defined by speed, data, and experience.

True digital transformation is not about adopting tools; it is about redesigning how value is created and captured.

Digital Transformation as a Value Strategy Successful digital transformation begins with a clear understanding of business outcomes. Rather than chasing trends or implementing isolated technologies, high-performing organizations align digital initiatives with measurable goals such as revenue growth, cost optimization, customer retention, and market expansion. Technology becomes an enabler of strategy, not a distraction from it.

When transformation is anchored in value, investments are focused, execution is disciplined, and returns become visible across the enterprise.

Reengineering Operations for Efficiency and Scale One of the most immediate returns of digital transformation is operational efficiency. Automation, cloud platforms, and intelligent workflows reduce manual effort, minimize errors, and accelerate execution. Processes that once took days can be completed in minutes, freeing teams to focus on higher-value work.

Digitally mature organizations redesign workflows end to end, removing friction rather than layering technology on top of inefficiency. The result is scalable operations that support growth without proportionally increasing cost.

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Data-Driven Decision Making Data is the engine of modern performance. Digital transformation enables organizations to collect, integrate, and analyze data across functions in real time. Leaders gain visibility into performance, customer behavior, risk exposure, and market trends, allowing them to make informed decisions faster.

equipped with the right systems, they make better decisions, work more efficiently, and contribute more strategically.

Organizations that invest in digital skills, learning, and change management see higher adoption rates and stronger performance outcomes. Transformation succeeds when people understand how technology enhances their impact.

Managing Risk and Building Resilience

Organizations that maximize returns use data not only to report on the past, but to predict outcomes, optimize strategy, and identify opportunities before competitors do.

Insight becomes a competitive advantage.

Enhancing Customer Experience as a Growth Lever Customer expectations have been reshaped by digital leaders across industries. Speed, personalization, convenience, and consistency are now baseline requirements. Digital transformation allows organizations to design seamless customer journeys across channels, supported by intelligent systems that adapt to individual needs.

Digital transformation also strengthens organizational resilience. Advanced cybersecurity, intelligent monitoring, and automated controls reduce operational risk and protect critical assets. Cloud-based systems improve business continuity, while data visibility enables faster response to disruption.

Resilient organizations protect returns by minimizing downtime, safeguarding trust, and maintaining operational stability in uncertain environments.

Measuring What Matters

Improved customer experience drives measurable returns through higher loyalty, increased lifetime value, and stronger brand differentiation. Growth follows when experience is treated as a strategic asset rather than a support function.

Maximizing returns requires disciplined measurement.

Successful organizations define clear KPIs for digital initiatives, track progress consistently, and adjust based on performance. They distinguish between activity and impact, ensuring that transformation efforts deliver tangible business value.

Enabling Innovation and New Business Models

From Transformation to Sustained Advantage

Digital transformation creates the foundation for innovation. Cloud infrastructure, APIs, AI, and analytics enable rapid experimentation and faster time-to-market.

Organizations can test new offerings, launch digital products, and explore platform-based or subscription-driven business models with lower risk and greater agility.

Unlocking success through digital transformation is not about reaching a finish line — it is about building a capability. Organizations that maximize returns treat digital transformation as an ongoing discipline, continuously refining systems, skills, and strategies.

The ability to innovate continuously is one of the most significant long-term returns of digital transformation. It allows organizations to evolve with changing markets rather than react to them.

Workforce Empowerment and Productivity

Digital transformation delivers its greatest returns when it is intentional, integrated, and value-driven.

When technology, people, and strategy move in alignment, organizations unlock efficiency, innovation, growth, and resilience turning transformation into a lasting competitive advantage.

Maximizing returns requires empowering people alongside technology. Digital tools enhance productivity by simplifying tasks, improving collaboration, and providing access to real-time information. When employees are

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