Workday Integrates Pipedream and BigQuery to Advance ERP Automation
Workday enhances ERP-native automation with the acquisition of Pipedream and a new Google BigQuery partnership—expanding low‑code integration, streamlining data connectivity, and powering AI-driven analytics for faster, smarter decisions.
Why it matters
Workday is sharpening its competitive edge in enterprise resource planning (ERP) automation through strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of integration platform Pipedream and a new partnership with Google BigQuery. Together, these moves aim to accelerate integration, boost analytics, and operationalize AI across HR and finance workflows.
Pipedream acquisition: 3,000+ connectors and low‑code automation
The company’s purchase of Pipedream, expected to finalize by January 31, 2026, will give Workday’s users access to more than 3,000 pre-built connectors. These connectors facilitate seamless integration between Workday’s ERP and a wide array of external applications, supporting advanced workflow automation and data integration across platforms such as Asana, Slack, HubSpot, Jira, and Recurly.
Pipedream’s low-code environment will enable businesses to design tailored automations, helping users link apps, pull data, trigger workflows, and automate tasks both within Workday and with third-party tools.
Practical example: an AI agent could leverage organizational insights from Workday, retrieve project data from Jira or Asana, seek peer feedback via Slack, and update employee records automatically—streamlining performance management end‑to‑end.
Google BigQuery partnership: analytics without data copies
Workday has joined forces with Google BigQuery to let users connect HR and finance data to BigQuery’s analytics cloud without requiring data copies or transfers. The integration simplifies access to advanced analytics and predictive modeling, enabling teams to apply AI-powered insights directly within Workday to inform operational decisions.
According to Google Cloud’s Andi Gutmans, the goal is to help enterprises build intelligent agents and improve both the timeliness and confidence of business decisions.
Expanding Workday GO: global payroll, partners, and deployment
GO Global Payroll
Developed in collaboration with Remote, GO Global Payroll addresses international payroll and compliance needs for mid-sized businesses, helping streamline cross-border employment operations.
GO Partner Network
The Workday GO Partner Network unites global payroll, benefits, and deployment providers—including Benefit Harbor, HR Path, and Kainos—to support companies expanding internationally with vetted ecosystem solutions.
AI Deployment Agent
Workday’s AI Deployment Agent promises to shorten standard implementation times by up to 25%. The tool guides organizations through the deployment of Workday GO modules, making ERP rollouts more efficient and consistent.
What enterprises can expect
- Faster time-to-value through low‑code connectors and guided deployments.
- Unified automations across HR, finance, and third‑party tools like Slack and Jira.
- Advanced analytics and predictive modeling without duplicating sensitive data.
- Stronger global operations with integrated payroll, benefits, and deployment partners.
- A foundation for AI agents that act on real‑time business context with confidence.
Bottom line
These investments reinforce Workday’s position as a leader in ERP-native automation. With enhanced data integration and AI-driven automation capabilities, the company is poised to deliver faster deployments, improved analytics, and seamless workflow automation on a global scale.
