Melissa Evatt, Author at ERP Today

Melissa Evatt

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IAMCP launches Digital Transformation Ready

A rewarding career begins with one opportunity. Are you ready to find yours? The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) recently launched Digital Transformation Ready - a complimentary program that gives you world-class training in Microsoft Business Applications.

Dave Dyer appointed as Unit4’s regional president in North America

Dave Dyer has been announced as Unit4’s regional president of North America. Dyer will lead Unit4’s business in a role covering sales, operations, and services, focusing on scaling the region, and building connections with customers.

Delivery beast Gorillas chooses Workday for its 14,000-strong troop

Berlin food delivery start-up Gorillas is selecting Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) to digitally transform its HR processes. This implementation will provide Gorillas with analytical capabilities, automated processes and better operational visibility and performance for the company's 14,000 employees.

Thoma Bravo to acquire Anaplan for $10.7bn

US software investment firm Thoma Bravo has acquired Anaplan, the SaaS financial planning tool, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.7bn.

IBM offers one key to protect them all with new cloud security tool

IBM has launched a new cloud service designed to help enterprises protect data across multiple clouds and assist regulated industries in demonstrating their compliance faster. Named Unified Key Orchestrator, the service performs key management across hybrid, multi-cloud environments to help enterprises mitigate risk to critical data from cyber attacks and insider threats.

HPE reveals new services spanning edge to cloud

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE ) has announced significant advancements to its hybrid cloud platform, including a unified operating experience, new cloud services and availability of HPE GreenLake in the online marketplaces of several leading distributors.

SAP replaces own legacy system at UK council for £7.3m

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is implementing a major upgrade to its ERP system using SAP’s RISE service. The UK authority signed a £7.3m contract with the German software giant, marking a milestone in SAP’s push with its RISE with SAP program into the UK’s public sector.

Cornerstone acquires learning software platform EdCast

Cornerstone OnDemand has acquired EdCast, a learning experience platform software provider. The deal is the next step in Cornerstone’s strategy of transforming the learning software market.

EY ups ESG game with Carbon13 collaboration

EY has collaborated with Carbon13 to build a program that supports entrepreneurs in creating new businesses whose primary objectives are to reduce CO2 emissions.

Big Blue skies? IBM expands Adobe partnership with an eye on the weather

IBM has significantly expanded its partnership with Adobe around the use of AI-powered weather data from The Weather Company, an IBM business, on the Adobe Experience Platform. Adobe plans to use Weather Channel data as part of its Digital Economy Index, to explore how weather patterns affect online spending and other trends in e-commerce.

Oracle unveils new innovations across compute, networking and storage

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is expanding with 11 new compute, networking, and storage services and capabilities, enabling customers to run their workloads faster and more securely at lower costs. Users will be provided with flexible services, reducing costs and automatically optimizing resources to match application requirements.

Microsoft in rude health with Azure and AI boost

Microsoft announces the general availability of Azure Health Data Services and updates to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare.

Infor to power Foodex Group in global IT overhaul

Foodex Group, a Japanese food importer and distributor, has selected Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise, a cloud ERP platform with prebuilt capabilities for food and beverage distributors. Foodex Group has chosen an all-inclusive approach, which will see Infor tasked with the entire project, delivering SaaS throughout.

Google adds AI to BT in cloud partnership

Google Cloud has been selected by BT in a strategic five-year partnership to accelerate its company-wide digital transformation. BT will use a suite of Google Cloud products and services including cloud infrastructure, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, security and API management with the aim of delivering better customer experiences, reducing costs and risk, and building new revenue streams.

Say hello to Arcwide as BearingPoint and IFS joint venture confirmed

BearingPoint and IFS have partnered to launch Arcwide in April 2022, offering unified IFS Cloud deployment and technology services across several European countries to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.

Infor goes sartorial as Serge Blanco opts for CloudSuite Fashion solution

Menswear brand Serge Blanco has selected Infor CloudSuite Fashion to revamp its information system and enhance its omnichannel customer experience, integrating various applications to streamline operations.

Infosys to transform Norway telecoms through Oracle Cloud solution

Infosys has partnered with Telenor Norway to implement a standardized Oracle Cloud ERP solution, transforming its finance and supply chain operations across 10 entities to enhance agility and operational efficiency.

GTreasury partners with Infor

GTreasury has partnered with Infor to integrate their digital treasury and cloud ERP platforms, enhancing automation and data visibility to streamline treasury and accounting operations for their global customer base.

Ooredoo Group selects SAP enable digital transformation

Ooredoo Group has partnered with SAP to enhance and consolidate its ERP solutions across its ten operating companies, aiming to improve customer and stakeholder experiences through advanced technology and innovation.

Microsoft and Lemongrass take aim at legacy tech

Lemongrass and Microsoft have strengthened their partnership to modernize legacy SAP systems for enterprises through co-developed SAP-centric solutions, enhanced integration of Lemongrass Cloud Platform with Microsoft Cloud, and the acquisition of Wharfedale Technologies, aiming to simplify SAP operations and foster innovation in a secure cloud environment.

HPE and Ayar Labs take bold step in next-gen technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Ayar Labs have initiated a multi-year strategic collaboration to develop silicon photonics solutions using optical I/O technology to enhance high-performance computing and AI capabilities.

Epicor acquires Grow Inc to boost business intelligence capabilities

Epicor has acquired Grow Inc, a business intelligence platform that enhances data visualization and integration capabilities, enabling businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently.

EY plants seed for sustainable future of all employees

EY has partnered with Hult International Business School to offer a free, fully accredited Masters in Sustainability to its 312,000 employees, aiming to enhance climate literacy and address sustainability challenges, reflecting the employees' desire for positive environmental impact.

LetsGetChecked rises with SAP S/4HANA

LetsGetChecked, a healthcare solutions company, selected RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud on AWS to power its digital transformation. Sapphire Systems will provide implementation services.