Melissa Evatt, Author at ERP Today

Melissa Evatt

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Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push

Google Cloud and SAP are expanding their partnership and have unveiled new integrations between Google Workspace and SAP’s flagship cloud ERP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Demcon aims for high growth with IFS Cloud

Dutch high-tech manufacturer, Demcon, has chosen IFS Cloud as its ERP solution to underpin the company’s future growth plans and provide it with a single view of data across all its companies.

Companies across North America turning to SAP for cloud transformation

In the first quarter of 2022, SAP has reported an increase in companies across North America choosing its services to help drive their cloud transformations and future-proof their businesses.

NTT launches IoT services for sustainability

NTT has launched its IoT Services for Sustainability offering – a set of solutions that aim to enable businesses to advance with their progression against global sustainability initiatives and make data-driven decisions to reduce their carbon footprint using IoT connectivity.

Business leaders back bots to bolster ESG efforts

Business leaders must prioritize sustainability and social issues and rethink how they use technology to make an impact or risk facing major consequences, according to new research conducted by Oracle.

Wipro acquires SAP consulting firm Rizing for $540m

Wipro LTD has acquired SAP consulting firm, Rizing Intermediate Holdings, for $540m, significantly expanding its breadth of capabilities in helping businesses transform into intelligent enterprises. The deal is expected to close before June 30, 2022.

IBM and The Weather Company launch new storytelling technology

IBM has unveiled its latest innovations to the Max Platform, Max Velocity and Max Alert Live, with its subsidiary The Weather Company in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas.

Oracle takes on Verizon and expands global network with innovation lab

Verizon and Oracle are teaming to explore how Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) can transform industries including utilities, manufacturing, communications, and construction and engineering.

It’s time to stop using ERP for reporting and analytics

Graham Spicer, country head, EMEA at SplashBI Analytics, outlines five ways why a self-service reporting system is vital for business.

Southwest Airlines takes off with IFS

Southwest Airlines has deployed IFS as its enterprise maintenance management standard to optimize operational performance by safeguarding aircraft reliability and availability.

Kyndryl expands SAP partnership to boost digital transformation

The world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, Kyndryl, has expanded its strategic partnership with SAP to focus on developing new solutions to assist its customers in solving its most complex digital business transformation challenges.

ServiceNow releases 2022 global impact report

ServiceNow has released its second annual global impact report, revealing how the company has accelerated its environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress year-over-year and outlining future plans and environmental and diversity goals.

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Workday expands ESG offering to drive social and sustainability initiatives

Workday has introduced new solutions and expanded capabilities to help its global customers meet the demands of evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations and corporate accountability.

Kraft Heinz and Microsoft join forces to accelerate supply chain transformation

The Kraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz) and Microsoft are joining forces to develop solutions designed to accelerate the consumer goods giant’s transformation and enable a more resilient supply chain.

Oracle delivers high performance and scale with Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M

Oracle has completed the rollout of Oracle Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M, the latest generation of Oracle Database Platform in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which will allow customers to run existing workloads much faster, with greater scale and at a much lower cost.

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PwC acquires Pollen8 to enhance innovation capabilities

PwC has acquired London-based innovation consultancy, Pollen8. The deal will give PwC access to Pollen8’s specialist innovation management platform, enhancing its firmwide technology innovation capability.

IBM exceeds Q1 earnings estimates

IBM has reported better-than-expected Q1 2022 results, with revenue up 8 percent year on year, as the company continues restructuring its business around hybrid cloud platforms, software infrastructure and consulting services.

Alabama higher education institutions tap into Oracle Cloud

Alabama’s Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has selected Oracle Student Financial Planning to drive the number of high school graduates applying for federal financial aid. Last year, an estimated $67.8m in federal Pell Grants were left unclaimed by eligible Alabama students who did not finish the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Oracle launches employee experience platform to meet evolving workforce needs

Oracle has launched Oracle ME, a comprehensive platform within Oracle Cloud HCM, which gives HR and business leaders a tool to support employee success and to streamline communications across the organization.

Deloitte invests $1bn in global sustainability and climate practice

With Earth Day 2022 just around the corner, Deloitte has announced a significant expansion and investment in Deloitte Sustainability and Climate, a global practice serving clients as they define a path to a more sustainable future.

Thoma Bravo software sprees continues with $6.9bn SailPoint deal

Not one month after its $10.7bn acquisition of SaaS tool Anaplan, US software investment firm Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SailPoint. The all-cash transaction values the enterprise identity security brand at approximately $6.9bn.

Inoapps announces major Abry Partners investment

Global Oracle partner Inoapps has signed an agreement with Abry Partners, a leading Boston-based private equity firm, which has taken a substantial stake in Inoapps, resulting in joint control with founder and CEO, Andy Bird. The investment is planned to accelerate both acquisition-based and organic growth, along with increased headcount for the Aberdeen-headquartered business.

Hands off the Lego: Merlin Entertainments taps Oracle to make days out more contactless

Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest operator of family entertainment destinations, has chosen Oracle point-of-sale and hospitality technology to personalize and simplify guest visits to its attractions such as Legoland and Sea Life aquariums.

IFS Cloud gets its first major update for 2022

IFS has released the first of two updates to its IFS Cloud product for 2022. The April release, available now, is aimed at enhancing enterprise insights, process automation and employee experience.

Arribatec Integra revolutionizes Port of London asset management

UK ERP leader Arribatec Integra has announced the completion of a significant new integration project using the People Platform solution Extension Tool Kit (ETK) for the Port of London Authority (PLA).

IBM brings its AI game to Masters Digital Experience

Golfing meets artificial intelligence (AI) as IBM, the official digital partner of the Masters, brings AI-powered player projections and insights to this year’s Masters Digital Experience.

Medair selects Unit4’s next-gen ERPx to power humanitarian mission

Unit4’s next-gen ERPx and FP&A solution has been selected by Medair, the global humanitarian organization, to provide accurate, real-time reporting, optimize resources and drive greater mission impact. With Unit4, Medair will be able to better manage programs and funding, to deliver the greatest impact with maximum efficiency in grant management, operating costs and donor reporting.

Oracle Cloud to power Japan’s largest telco

Japan's largest telecommunications company, NTT Docomo, has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to build its new development environment for ALADIN (ALl Around DoCoMo INformation Systems), one of the largest customer information management systems in the world.

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Workday to create 1,000 new jobs in Dublin with new European HQ

Workday has unveiled its plan to create 1,000 new jobs over the next two years at its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with construction planned for a new European HQ in the city. The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and will increase Workday’s Ireland-based workforce by approximately 60 percent.

Lloyds and ServiceNow help the underrepresented get into tech

ServiceNow and Lloyds Banking Group are collaborating to help individuals from communities that have been traditionally marginalized break into the technology industry. Recent participants of ServiceNow’s NextGen Professionals Program have accepted job offers from Lloyds after learning digital skills currently desirable in today’s workforce.