Grant Suneson
HCM Editor, WIS & ERP Today. Email: info@erp.today
20 Articles Published
ERP Strategy and Planning
The Indispensable Link: Integration, Composable Architectures, and Value Maximisation for Modern CFOs within ERP Systems
Emerging technologies and worldwide volatility have thrown the role of the CFO into disarray. Now, these leaders must transcend traditional accounting and reporting functions. Modern CFOs are now strategic leaders, tasked with driving business value, optimising performance, and navigating a...
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Automation
A Transformative Leap: The Emerging Role of Automation and Hyperautomation in Elevating Finance Processes
The article discusses the limitations of manual finance processes, highlighting the need for automation and hyperautomation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and strategic focus in finance departments by leveraging advanced technologies like AI and machine learning.
Quality and Testing
Protecting and Maximizing ERP Investment through Testing
As organizations upgrade to modern ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA, the CEO of Original Software, Colin Armitage, highlights the importance of streamlined, low-code testing solutions to ensure software quality amidst increasing update frequencies and complex application ecosystems, while suggesting that businesses should evaluate their pain points and focus on automating critical processes.
Financial Management
Meeting the Financial Needs of the Modern CFO with Trintech’s Michael Ross
CFOs are facing increasing challenges amid stagnant budgets and complex regulations, necessitating partnerships with specialized providers like Trintech to enhance ERP functionalities, leverage AI for automation, and adopt tailored solutions for diverse organizational needs, particularly in financial services and retail.
Financial Management
How CFOs can Navigate Challenges to Deliver Real-time Results
The evolving role of CFOs requires them to be strategically involved across organizations, leveraging real-time data and advanced tools to drive performance, optimize operations, and support agile decision-making amid changing economic landscapes.
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Tax Compliance
Maximizing Oracle Tax Functions with Vertex
As the tax landscape rapidly evolves, Oracle users are increasingly relying on Vertex's longstanding partnership with Oracle to automate tax processes and enhance compliance through innovative solutions that streamline operations and reduce audit risks.
ERP
Data and Data Management
How accurate people data elevates your compensation review processes
Workday's Advanced Compensation tool transforms compensation management into a strategic advantage by leveraging accurate people data, which is essential for executing efficient workflows and making informed, equitable compensation decisions, ultimately enhancing HR roles and driving organizational success.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Want to ace your ERP transformation? Start by thinking like an intelligent buyer
In the critical Phase 0 of ERP selection, the role of the intelligent buyer as a strategist and risk manager is essential for defining objectives, mapping costs, assessing vendors, and planning for risks to ensure a successful ERP implementation that aligns with business goals.
Analytics and AI
The Melting Pot of AI & ERP: Transforming Enterprises with Affective and Augmented Intelligence
The future of ERP systems lies in transforming them from transactional and reactive tools into intelligent, emotion-aware, and proactive decision-making partners by leveraging affective and augmented intelligence, enabling businesses to enhance operational efficiency, predict risks, and adapt seamlessly to challenges.
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Analytics and AI
EY Announces AI-powered Blockchain Analyzer Tool to Bolster Vulnerability Detection
EY has launched enhanced AI capabilities for its Blockchain Analyzer's Smart Contract and Token Review tool, automating testing processes to reduce review times by over 50% and improve vulnerability detection, addressing the increasing security needs in the blockchain environment.
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Analytics and AI
Ensuring Compliance with the EU AI Act with Kyriba
The EU AI Act, the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, mandates new transparency, data quality, and bias reduction standards for businesses operating in Europe, categorizing AI providers by risk level while emphasizing the need for compliance, particularly in finance applications, as companies must adapt their practices amidst rising AI investments.
Fortifying the Factory Floor: A Cybersecurity Blueprint for Manufacturers
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Drata Unveils new GRC Findings on AI, Regulation, and More
Drata's report "The State of GRC 2025" highlights the growing importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) amidst increasing data protection regulations and AI impacts, emphasizing that companies prioritizing strong GRC strategies will not only enhance compliance and mitigate risks but also build long-term customer trust and competitive advantage.
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Tax Compliance
Taking Tax Compliance Worldwide
With the global financial landscape always in flux, companies are constantly on their heels. Political upheaval threatens the ability of companies to calculate their tax burdens in a timely and accurate manner. The recent Tax Technology Innovation and Automation benchmark...
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Analytics and AI
Esker Announces Strategic Investment from Bridgepoint
Private equity firm Bridgepoint has announced a significant investment in financial solutions provider Esker. Bridgepoint said the partnership “aims to accelerate Esker’s development strategy, leveraging our combined sector expertise to expand the brand globally and drive further innovation in the...
Analytics and AI
Elite Announces New AI Compliance and Work-to-Cash Solution
Elite has launched Elite Validate, an AI-driven billing compliance solution designed to automate and streamline the process of adhering to Outside Counsel Guidelines for law firms, significantly improving efficiency and reducing human error in billing compliance.
Financial Management
Kyriba Wins Finance Solution of the Year at the ERPToday Awards
At the ERPToday awards, Kyriba was named Finance Solution of the Year for its 2024 suite of AI-powered features designed to enhance cash forecasting, bank connectivity, and reporting, alongside significant partnerships and innovations in digital currency for cross-border payments, underscoring the critical importance of accurate financial forecasting in today's volatile market.
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Making Tax Compliance a Global Journey
As organizations anticipate growth and expansion, they need to take into consideration how any changes to their business will affect their tax compliance strategy. New areas of operation come with new compliance requirements, which can pose a serious challenge to...
Analytics and AI
Certinia expands offerings and partnerships
Certinia has announced updates to its offerings, including a significant AI-powered partnership with Salesforce as part of the Agentforce Partner Network, aiming to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction through AI agents that automate business processes.
Financial Management
Kyriba unveils Kyriba App Studio, its AI-powered low-code financial connectivity platform
Learn how Kyriba App Studio helps overcome liquidity gridlock and enhances liquidity with low-code and AI-powered tools.
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Financial Management
Kyriba infuses liquidity intelligence into J.P. Morgan Asset Management
This collaboration aims to provide enhanced cash visibility and forecasting abilities, enhancing the overall cash management experience.
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