Debbie Walton, Author at ERP Today

Debbie Walton

Word nerd, sheep in wolf’s clothing with a deep love of print

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Finalists announced for the ERP Today Awards

The ERP Today Awards & Fundraiser event received a high volume of quality nominations, with finalists announced ahead of the independent judging by experts, culminating in a celebration on September 23rd at Ascot Racecourse that also aims to raise funds for NHS Charities Together.

Acumatica announces opening of new London office

Acumatica has opened a new office in London and appointed Deljit Singh as the UK country manager to lead operations and strategy for growth and customer support in the region.

Infor sells EAM system to Hexagon for $2.75bn

Infor is selling its enterprise asset management business to Hexagon for approximately $2.7 billion to allow both companies to focus on their strengths, with Infor concentrating on ERP while Hexagon enhances asset performance through digital reality solutions.

Back to basics: ensure your business’s successful ERP implementations

The article highlights ten critical mistakes CIOs must avoid during ERP implementation, emphasizing the importance of understanding core business processes, ensuring ongoing adaptation, securing leadership buy-in, accurate project estimation, effective communication, aligning features with business needs, providing user training, managing data migration, and minimizing excessive customization.

QAD is acquired by Thoma Bravo

QAD is being acquired by Thoma Bravo for approximately $2 billion, after which it will become a private company focused on enhancing its ERP software offerings for manufacturing, led by CEO Anton Chilton and maintaining its Santa Barbara headquarters.

Agilyx Group announces merger with Myriad Consulting – strengthening Unit4 expertise in the UK

Agilyx Group has announced a merger with Myriad Consulting, effective July 1, which combines their expertise in Unit4 ERP solutions to enhance service delivery and customer transformation in the UK.

IATA switches to Rimini Street for integrated support and application management services

IATA has transitioned to Rimini Street for support and application management services for its SAP systems to enhance IT agility, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency as the aviation industry recovers from the pandemic.

Tech trends report 2021

The Deloitte Tech Trends Report, now in its twelfth year, provides a global perspective on crucial technology trends that digital leaders should consider, featuring nine key trends such as the convergence of corporate and technology strategies, modernizing legacy systems, transforming supply chains into value drivers, the rise of engineered machine learning operations, the importance of zero trust cybersecurity, and the integration of digital and physical experiences to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Employee expectations in a post-COVID world – a report from Workday and Peakon

The 2020 Employee Expectations Report highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic and social movements emphasized the need for organizations to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion, employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and growth opportunities to meet evolving employee expectations amidst systemic challenges.

A hospitality transformation journey into the unknown

The UK government has lifted travel restrictions, prompting a surge of bookings to Portugal, while the hospitality industry adapts to post-pandemic expectations through digital transformations, enhancing guest experiences with mobile technology and improved data management.

The student [e]xperience in higher education

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in higher education, pushing institutions like the University of Greenwich and Barton Community College to adopt innovative technologies and improve student experiences, while many universities still struggle with outdated systems.

Unitherm is hitting the UK market using Acumatica

Unitherm, a prominent supplier of heating solutions in Ireland, has announced its expansion into the UK with the opening of a hub in Exeter and a partnership with Acumatica Cloud ERP to enhance their operational efficiency and support growth amid challenges from Brexit and the pandemic.

Slack Q1 results top expectations

In its first quarter fiscal 2022, Slack reported a 36% year-on-year revenue increase to $273.4 million, added 13,000 net new paid customers, and ended with 169,000 total paid customers amidst its ongoing $27.7 billion acquisition by Salesforce.

HPE reports double-digit revenue growth

Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported a return to revenue growth with fiscal second-quarter earnings of 46 cents per share on $6.7 billion in revenue, marking its first double-digit growth since 2015, driven by strong performance across all product categories and a significant increase in consumption-based services.

Epicor Acquires KBMax a Technology Leader in the CPQ Market

Epicor has acquired KBMax, a CPQ and visualization software provider, to enhance its industry-specific enterprise solutions and improve the buying experience for manufacturing customers with advanced features like 3D and VR integration.

Centrica names Cognizant as Exclusive Partner for SAP Business Process Transformation

Cognizant has been chosen as the sole technology services partner by Centrica to manage and transform its extensive SAP environment, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience across its UK operations.

Workday unveils talent investment and expansion plans

Workday Inc. plans to increase its workforce by over 20% by hiring 2,500 new employees across various global locations while also investing in recruitment and office expansions to enhance talent acquisition and promote diversity.

Snowflake reports strong Q1 financial results

Snowflake reported Q1 2021/2022 financial results with $228.9 million in revenue and $213.8 million in product revenue, both showing 110% year-on-year growth, alongside a 206% increase in remaining performance obligations to $1.4 billion and a net revenue retention rate of 168%.

University of Oxford and Oracle partner in identification of COVID-19 variants

Oracle has announced partnerships with Honda Red Bull Racing and The Premier League while also collaborating with the University of Oxford to create the Global Pathogen Analysis System (GPAS) to enhance the fight against COVID-19 by utilizing advanced genomic sequencing and machine learning capabilities, providing valuable data for researchers and non-profits worldwide.

Advanced World 2021 – Software Powered Agility

The article reflects on the author's first experience at Advanced World 2021, highlighting Advanced's role as a significant UK software provider that has adapted quickly to challenges such as the pandemic, while emphasizing the importance of agility, sustainability, and customer engagement in their software solutions.

Briggs of Burton Rises to Global Challenges with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Sapphire Systems

SAP SE has partnered with Briggs of Burton to implement RISE with SAP, utilizing the SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP system to enhance business transformation, aiming for a turnover of £100 million by 2025, with the project scheduled to go live by the end of 2021.

Z Nautic Group floats to the cloud with Infor

Z Nautic Group is implementing Infor CloudSuite Equipment, a cloud ERP system, to enhance its IT capabilities following a demerger and relocation, aiming for improved equipment management and operational efficiency.

EY announces acquisition of UK technology business, Pythagoras Communications

EY has acquired Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited, a UK technology company, to enhance its technology services and support clients in adapting to changing customer behaviors.

Oracle announced as new Premier League signing

Oracle has partnered with the Premier League to enhance fan engagement by providing real-time match statistics and insights through advanced machine learning models, making live game data more accessible and enriching the viewing experience.

SUSE files to go public

SUSE, the open source company owned by EQT, has filed an Intention to Float for a planned IPO on the Frankfurt Exchange, aiming to leverage its strong position in Linux enterprise operating systems and container management to drive growth and innovation in the highly competitive tech landscape.

ERP Today announce fundraiser and awards event in aid of NHS Charities Together

Over the last year we’ve seen our economy battered by the onslaught of COVID-19. Industries across the board have fallen victim to relentless lockdowns, people the world over have lost civil liberties and our NHS has been overwhelmed to near breaking point. But while we hear the despondent stories over and over, there is hope and a much-needed light at the end of the tunnel.

TA Associates buys Unit4 for $2bn

Unit4 has been acquired by TA associates, a global growth private equity firm with significant other interests in the enterprise software space.

ERP Today Partners With Lumenia At The Virtual HeadtoHead Event

ERP Today and Lumenia Consulting are hosting a virtual vendor selection event on March 23-24, featuring 14 ERP vendors showcasing their solutions, with opportunities for live interaction, Q&A sessions, and on-demand content.

Working from home

In March 2017, a video of two young children interrupting their father’s BBC interview about South Korea went viral. Professor Robert Kelly was quoted as saying: “I thought I’d blown it in front of the whole world,” when his children...