Paul Esherwood, Author at ERP Today

Paul Esherwood

Former editor

157 Articles Published

Unit4 announces ‘Industry Mesh’ to deliver seamless integrations

Unit4 has launched Industry Mesh, a new cloud service integrated with its ERPx platform that offers pre-built, industry-specific data flows and integrations to streamline operations for mid-market organizations, reducing integration costs and time-to-value.

UKISUG research reveals 30 percent of UK SAP customers don’t know what RISE is

Research from the UK & Ireland SAP User Group reveals that 30% of SAP customers are unaware of RISE with SAP, with only 11% planning to adopt it, highlighting a significant knowledge gap and potential challenges for SAP in transitioning its legacy customer base to S/4HANA.

Agilyx Group to expand into Ireland

Agilyx Group is opening a new office in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, to enhance its EMEA operations and deliver transformative solutions in partnership with key industry players.

ERP Today launches Young Professionals Network

ERP Today has launched a Young Professionals Network to support under-30s in the ERP ecosystem through mentorship, industry engagement, and peer support, with Yassy Shayesteh as chairperson, aimed at addressing the skills shortage and encouraging young talent retention.

ERP Today Live! Young Professionals Network Launches

Yassy Shayesteh interviews SUSE CEO Melissa Di Donato to emphasize the importance of nurturing young talent in enterprise technology, highlighting the role of the ERP Today Young Professional Network in providing support, insights, and opportunities for under 30s in the sector.

Mike Etting of Unit 4 interview by Paul Esherwood, Mayfair, London | Unit4 Q2

Unit4’s ‘annus mirabilis’

Unit4 was named ERP Vendor of the Year at the ERP Today Awards, alongside their client Social Work England winning ERP Project of the Year, marking a significant turnaround under CEO Mike Ettling amidst ongoing skepticism about their market recognition as a niche player.

ERP Today Live! with UKISUG

UKISUG's annual 'Connect' conference, happening from November 28-30 in Birmingham, will unite SAP users, exhibitors, and experts, as CEO Craig Dale shares insights on the return to in-person events.

Avanade acquires Dynamics expert QUANTIQ

Avanade has agreed to acquire QUANTIQ, enhancing its Dynamics 365 capabilities and positioning itself as the leading Microsoft Dynamics-focused enterprise in the UK, while adding approximately 300 professionals to its team and enabling improved digital transformation solutions for clients.

IBM building | IBM earns AWS Generative AI Competency award

Can a new badge save IBM?

IBM's historical dominance in enterprise technology has waned due to its inability to adapt to the agile cloud market, leading to consistent revenue declines and a significant spin-off of its struggling managed infrastructure business, as new CEO Arvind Krishna aims to pivot the company towards hybrid cloud and AI solutions despite challenges in its consulting unit and overall brand perception.

ERP Today appoints Andy Bird and Paul Cooper to editorial committee

ERP Today is launching two new vendor channels in November for Oracle and SAP content, featuring monthly blogs by independent industry leaders Andy Bird and Paul Cooper, who join the editorial committee to provide expert insights on the evolving ERP landscape.

What can we learn from the ERP project of the year?

At this year’s ERP Today Awards, Social Work England was voted the best ERP project of the year by a panel of judges that included industry heavyweights, independent analysts and seasoned media commentators. It wasn’t the biggest project the judges considered nor was it the most complex – so why did six experts agree it was the standout submission?

Can ERP save the world?

There’s a hypothesis in cosmology and astrophysics called the Fermi Paradox that ponders a simple question – where are the aliens? This thought experiment illuminates the contradiction between the absence of evidence for extraterrestrial life and the mathematical prediction that life should be evident throughout the cosmos

Can a new entrant change the game in the experience economy?

Getting the band back together is not always a prudent idea. How many times have we seen legends reform in their twilight years only to undo their previous good work and rewrite their legacy with a failed attempt at making it again?

Social Work England creates new benchmark for ERP projects

Kindness, wellbeing and mindfulness embedded as a key tenet of the project - implemented on time, to budget and already delivering benefits.

Editor’s words

The article emphasizes the importance of perseverance, passion, and a clear vision in overcoming adversity, drawing parallels between personal challenges and the successful organization of a community event to honor NHS efforts during the pandemic.

Global consultancies

A panel discussion among executives from leading consultancies EY, Capgemini, and Accenture revealed that while brand values, culture, and relationships are crucial for differentiating their services, the focus remains on delivering tangible results and meeting diverse client expectations in a competitive ERP landscape.

Oracle’s modernised partner network

The article discusses the evolution of ERP vendor relationships, particularly Oracle's shift from a product-centric model to a customer-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of equitable partnerships and customer feedback in enhancing project success and accountability.

Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO UK&I, Salesforce

Zahra Bahrololoumi, a former consulting leader at Accenture with 22 years of experience, has transitioned to become the CEO of Salesforce UK & Ireland, where she aims to leverage her extensive background in technology and consulting to drive customer success and navigate the digital transformation landscape.

SUSE goes public

SUSE, the open source Linux and Kubernetes platform provider, has successfully gone public with a valuation exceeding $5bn, marking the largest tech IPO in Germany this year despite a modest market debut.

ServiceNow to quadruple Dublin footprint

ServiceNow has announced the expansion of its Dublin office where it will create 300 jobs over the next three years as part of its EMEA growth plans.

Unit4 launches ERPx into general availability

Unit4 has recently been acquired by TA Associates for over $2bn and launched its next-generation ERP solution, ERPx, designed for mid-market service-based businesses, showcasing a commitment to modern architecture and customer-centric tools, with early adoption by 24 diverse organizations.

Darren Roos on the launch of IFS Cloud

IFS CEO, Darren Roos, talks to ERP Today about the launch of the new IFS Cloud. The culmination of three year's work since taking over as CEO, IFS Cloud is a single application platform that gives customers flexibility, choice and deep industry capabilities...

Vendor Review 2021

The 2021 Vendor Review offers an analysis of key players in the market, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses to assist businesses in selecting suitable vendors.

Acumatica takes on Sage in the UK

Acumatica is the US-based cloud-native ERP vendor that has set its sights on a big slice of the UK market that is currently occupied by Sage. Acumatica is from the same stable as IFS...

Michiel Verhoeven: Can a new MD move the needle for UK customers?

Back in July 2020, SAP appointed Michiel Verhoeven as managing director in the UK&I – until now we haven’t heard much from the new top man. In his first media interview since taking over the hot seat...

Chris Pope: Digital Workflows

ServiceNow is the digital workflow organisation that has been around for 15 years but has recently seen a huge rise in uptake for its services and has been catapulted into the media headlines following the arrival...

Danny Attias: #1 Ranked CIO in the UK

Anthony Nolan’s Danny Attias has been ranked the number one CIO in the UK. A mid-sized organisation that is dedicated to saving the lives of people with blood cancer, the...

Human to Human – How one vendor has humanised the software industry

Advanced is a software company that you may not have heard of, yet their products and services touch the lives of millions of people. If you have called NHS 111, travelled on a smart motorway...

The Moment of Service

There’s a fragile point in time during every business deal when the blood, sweat and tears are condensed into a single instance. The efforts made to secure the sale, the capital invested to deliver your product, and the time spent nurturing relationships are boiled down to a solitary moment when it all comes together or fails to meet expectations. This is the moment you either delight or disappoint. This is the moment of service...

Editor’s Words

It’s 2021 and ERP buyers are getting serious about their tech choices. They have several decades of experience to inform their next big purchasing decisions and many are making brave choices...