Charles Whitmore
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Financial Management
The signs you may have outgrown your current finance tech – and the right tool you need to meet the modern age
Financial technology is integral to most companies. However, sometimes we get too comfortable and can't determine when it's time to upgrade your technology. There are a few warning signals when your current software has run it's course - here's how to recognize them.
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Application Development and Integration
CEOs see business transformations as the new vogue – this is the sign to upgrade your tech
EY’s CEO Outlook Pulse survey in January 24 evaluated over 1,200 CEOs across 21 countries to find out what the desired projections are for the future. Business transformations are the hot topic to tap into.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Moving to the cloud? Here are three things you need to consider before you do
Oracle ERP Cloud technology is a powerful tool that’s ideal for reinforcing your financial and accounting systems. Remember the factors you need to consider when deciding on what ERP technology to invest in and your business could see improvements in record time.
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Financial Management
SplashBI releases new financial reporting app: GL Connect
SplashBI has announced the launch of a new and enhanced financial reporting app, GL Connect. The app will serve as a direct upgrade to its current financial reporting tool, SplashGL.   
Analytics and AI
Enhancing your ServiceNow capabilities with Service Operations
Creating a seamless flow between your business operations is what you need to be looking for when considering which technology to use to accompany your digital transformation and, with the correct research, your decision could revolutionize how your processes work. 
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Supply Chain Management
Reinforcing your supply chain with Accelalpha’s Supply Chain Management
Accelalpha’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions tap into four different factors that could enhance your supply chain processes: order management, manufacturing, inventory management and Internet of Things devices. 
Financial Management
How you can upgrade your reporting capabilities with GL Connect
Finding inefficiencies in your processes and improving upon them is a standard affair for any modern business looking to improve. GL Connect improves upon data analysis and reporting speed - meaning any necessary business changes can be acted on quickly.
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Data and Data Management
How JiVS Information Management Platform can reduce your data-driven headaches
Managing large amounts of data can be a headache-inducing task. Solutions exist that can make data management a walk in the park, like JiVS IMP. With the right technology, industrial data management no longer has to be an anxiety-inducing exercise.
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Application Development and Integration
How EY’s value-led sustainability could help your business
EY’s climate change and sustainability services were created to support businesses in responding effectively to sustainability challenges and opportunities, while also helping companies transition towards Net Zero.
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Application Development and Integration
How to utilize a partner to help you with your digital transformation
Juggling multiple different factors, projects, processes and new software is the sign of a good technological partner to accompany you. The right partner has the expertise and change management skills to give your business a top-to-bottom update. 
Application Development and Integration
Enhancing your ServiceNow platform with Inetum
ServiceNow technology is powerful and versatile. While the tech can be complex for those unfamiliar with the software, there are service providers that can further enhance the technology that ServiceNow offers.
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Data and Data Management
The SNP methodology and how it enhances industrialized data transformations
Juggling multiple, on-going projects, while simultaneously improving interoperability between the new processes via a digital solution, is one of SNP's specialities.
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Application Development and Integration
Modern on-premise ERP for the manufacturing sector
Remember, when you’re deciding about what ERP solution to choose, don’t just dive straight for a provider. Research, take your time choosing and consider that an on-premise ERP could be the answer to your manufacturing woes.
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Human Capital Management
During a digital transformation, don’t forget your workforce
Digital transformations are a huge overhaul and typically require a fair amount of reskilling for your workforce. Luckily, there are services available that can provide training that has been specifically catered to your company and industry.
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Application Development and Integration
Axelor to release BI, Connect and Template products in Q1 release
Low-code vendor Axelor has announced the upcoming release of three new products slated for Q1 2024; Axelor BI, Axelor Connect and Axelor Template. The Q1 releases will focus on business intelligence, automated app connections and automated document generation capabilities. 
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Cloud Platform and Technology
KPS delivers end-to-end process upgrades to retail group Coop Danmark
In cooperation with KPS, the Danish retail group Coop Danmark has successfully implemented and orchestrated a SAP S/4HANA migration of its end-to-end process landscape, ranging from procurement to supply chain, sales and finance.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Sing it loud and proud! SplashBI support Live Nation with their reporting woes
Global live-music events promoter and venue operator, Live Nation, handles a gargantuan amount of data spread across various segments. It needed a tech update to be able to handle the day-to-day processes comfortably, an update SplashBI were more than happy to implement.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Infor supports Systemair as they fly to higher ambitions
Infor announced that Europe's largest ventilation company, Systemair, is moving its core business system to Infor CloudSuite Manufacturing. Systemair want smoother integration of acquired companies and development of new types of products and services.
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CRM and Customer Experience
Inoapps becomes the first of Oracle’s partners to gain new SAM program accreditation
Inoapps announced that it is Oracle’s first global partner to be accredited for the new software asset management (SAM) program. Inoapps is accredited in Western Europe, with North America and APAC to follow by January 2024. 
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Supply Chain Management
Samsara snags Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year Award for Commercial Telematics solutions
Frost & Sullivan say Samsara snagged the award by solving key industry problems via a versatile product range, along with its work as part of the Connected Operations Cloud.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Don’t stop the clock! How Axelor overhauled TKMF’s processes in record time
Axelor’s process overhauls and providing the ability to adapt to whatever future issue may arise have helped sustain TKMF’s over 600 employees in times of technological upheaval and industrial change.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Nagarro help ground the Leonhart Group into Industry 4.0 with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
The Leonhart Group hit an inevitable roadblock: outdated information systems - more specifically, old software tools that make consolidating data more complex than it needs to be. Enter Nagarro and their deft use of the public edition of SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
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Analytics and AI
Sapphire and MyWave.AI give AI Copilot the wheel for SAP Business One
Sapphire and MyWave.AI announced the integration of SAP’s AI Copilot for Business One users, with the ultimate goal of enhancing and improving the user experience. 
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Digital Commerce
Opkey and KPMG LLP join forces to offer automated testing solutions
Opkey and KPMG LLP announced they have entered a strategic alliance, with the goal of combining Opkey’s test automation platform and KPMG’s delivery services.
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Supply Chain Management
Latest Oracle mobile additions are a fresh shot of adrenaline for healthcare organizations
Oracle has upgraded their mobile capabilities to help healthcare organizations reduce inventory errors, improve restock efficiency and gain the visibility needed to better predict demand and optimize stock availability.
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Samsara supports drive for road safety charity Brake
Samsara announced it has become a supporting member of Brake, a road safety charity. Its recent support will help a drive to reduce road injuries, assist people affected by road incidents and campaign for safer roads. 
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Thomas McKeel joins Inoapps as global practice lead EPM
The appointment is said by the firm to signal the growth of Inoapps Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
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Quality and Testing
Third of businesses suffer financially from the cloud skills gap, SoftwareOne research reveals
A recent report by SoftwareOne Holding AG has shown 98 percent of global organizations are facing a cloud skills gap, resulting in an average of five month delays to digital transformation projects and a third of businesses taking a significant financial hit.
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Application Development and Integration
Norwegian Police investigate logistics upgrade with IFS Cloud
IFS announced that the Norwegian Police has upgraded to IFS Cloud to enhance preparedness and provide precise resource utilization and assets management across the force, when required.
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Enterprise Content Management
To the stars: Curtiss-Wright reach for Original Software test automation
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has partnered with Original Software to develop test management and automation solutions, creating a self-learning knowledgebase for SAP processes that significantly reduces internal support time and prepares users for future changes.
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