Melissa Evatt, Author at ERP Today

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Google Cloud unveils new AI tools for Retailers

Ahead of NRF2023 beginning today, Google Cloud has introduced four new and updated AI technologies to help retailers transform their in-store shelf checking processes and enhance their ecommerce sites.

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Walmart and Salesforce partnership changes the face of retail

Walmart Commerce Technologies has entered into a partnership with Salesforce to provide retailers with technologies and services that power frictionless local pickup and delivery for shoppers everywhere.

HPE to automate reproducible AI-at-scale with Pachyderm

HPE has expanded its AI-at-scale offerings with the acquisition of Pachyderm, a start-up that delivers software, based on open-source technology, to automate reproducible machine learning pipelines that target large-scale AI applications.

Salesforce introduces Commerce Cloud to maximize revenue

Salesforce has unveiled Salesforce Commerce Cloud to help organizations across industries streamline their operations.

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VDL ETG modernizes ERP with Infor CloudSuite

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (ETG), producer of microchip machine models, has chosen to deploy Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise to modernize its ERP Baan solution, supporting a move to the cloud and its realization of a ‘digital factory’ vision.

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Belfast Harbour sets sail with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Belfast Harbour has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to streamline its business operations.

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Accenture expands consulting portfolio with SKS Group acquisition

Accenture has agreed to acquire SKS Group, a consulting firm that helps banks across Germany, Austria and Switzerland modernize their technology infrastructure and address regulatory requirements using SAP S/4HANA solutions.

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ServiceNow signs MOU with Crown Commercial Service to drive innovation

ServiceNow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) providing access to all UK public sector departments to ServiceNow’s platform technology.

IBM launches IBM Partner Plus

IBM has launched IBM Partner Plus, a new program that reimagines how IBM engages and interacts with its business partners through unprecedented access to IBM resources, incentives, and tailored support to strengthen their technical expertise and help speed time to market.

NVIDIA opens up the metaverse for enterprise

NVIDIA has released updates to its metaverse platform, Omniverse Enterprise, to help teams develop and operate large-scale virtual 3D worlds.

Amalthea not cheesed off as Infor AI appetizes

Amalthea opts for Infor’s integrated AI solution to help improve cheese quality and yields, build customer loyalty and boost sustainability.

Tevva rises with SAP to transform its IT systems

SAP SE has entered into a partnership with Tevva to transform its IT environment and support the development of the UK’s first hydrogen-electric truck.

EY streamlines tax reporting with TaxBit

EY has formed an alliance with TaxBit to help organizations meet tax reporting requirements for digital assets.

MMI Hotel Group checks into the cloud with Infor

Fast-growing hotel management company, MMI Hotel Group, has selected Infor Hospitality to provide hospitality management and pricing solutions for its expanding independent property base.

IFS Cloud shapes growth for property restoration firm Polygon

Polygon International, the European market leader in property damage restoration, has chosen to upgrade its existing ERP solution to IFS Cloud as it looks to digitalize its operations and scale.

Gulfsands moves to multi-tenant financial cloud with Infor

Energy company, Gulfsands has selected Infor SunSystems Cloud as its financial platform via Infor Gold Channel Partner Progressive TSL.

Accenture invests in digital wellness with BehaVR

Accenture has made a strategic investment in BehaVR, a leading innovator in VR digital wellness and digital therapeutics experiences.

Thoma Bravo to acquire Coupa for $8bn

Software investment firm, Thoma Bravo, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Coupa Software, a leader in business spend management (BSM).

EY to solve AI challenges with Databricks

EY has entered into an alliance with Databricks, a data lakehouse company, to help organizations simplify and democratize data, analytics, and AI.

Acumatica facilitates 70 percent growth for media technology firm

Key Code Media credits its adoption of Acumatica’s integrated business management solutions as a critical factor in meeting pandemic-driven challenges.

LSEG and Microsoft launch 10-year strategic partnership

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Microsoft have entered into a new long-term strategic partnership to architect LSEG’s data infrastructure using the Microsoft Cloud, and to jointly develop new products and services for data and analytics.

EY enhances finance and risk services with ifb acquisition

EY has acquired ifb SE, an international finance and risk transformation and compliance consultancy, to strengthen capabilities and enhance offerings.

Salesforce and Werner Enterprises to drive Net Zero Cloud

Salesforce has formed a collaboration with Werner Enterprises to enhance transportation and logistics company’s ESG tracking and reporting capabilities.

Eight legs good: IBM to acquire Octo

IBM has entered into an agreement to acquire Octo, a US based IT modernization and digital transformation services provider exclusively serving the US federal government.

EY implements digital transformation with EXL

EY has partnered with EXL, a data analytics and digital operations firm, to develop and implement initiatives in the insurance, financial services, and health care sectors.

Accenture and Planet collaborate to create climate risk solutions

Accenture has entered into a strategic collaboration with Planet Labs PBC, Earth data and insights provider, through its Accenture Ventures Project Spotlight initiative.

Norway renewable giant chooses IFS Cloud

Norwegian renewable energy provider, Hafslund Oslo Celsio has purchased IFS Cloud to support the digitalization of multiple services across its business.

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de Novo forms strategic alliance with Rapid4Cloud

de Novo Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with Rapid4Cloud to accelerate digital transformation and demonstrate its commitment to investing in leading technologies.

KPMG goes big on physical work with £5.5m Manchester expansion

KPMG has revealed a £5.5m investment in its flagship Manchester office, set to enhance services offered to businesses in the region and provide improved working spaces for colleagues.

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Colt and IBM create Industry 4.0 Lab in the UK

Colt technology services and IBM have launched a joint lab environment to bring secured Edge Cloud services backed by IBM Cloud Satellite to end customers, and address challenges in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing value chain.