Radhika Ojha
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Data and Data Management
Epicor’s new solutions to boost automakers’ performance metrics
Manufacturers in the automotive industry are expected to gain better visibility on market demand and performance metrics with new solutions acquired by Epicor through its acquisition of Solenium Group and Visual SKUs. The new tools, Product Information Management (PIM) and...
Analytics and AI
Demand for industrial AI lifts IFS’ third quarter revenue
IFS experienced a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue in Q3, fueled by a significant rise in IFS Cloud adoptions and cloud revenue growth, while adding 90 new clients and enhancing its ERP and AI solutions through strategic acquisitions.
Enterprise Asset Management
Future of asset lifecycle management: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed
At the IFS Unleashed event, Kevin Price discussed how IFS's acquisition of Copperleaf Technologies enhances asset lifecycle management by providing comprehensive investment planning solutions that enable organizations to make informed decisions in their ALM journey.
Enterprise Asset Management
Exelon’s valuable EAM partnership: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed
The ERP Today news team, Stephanie Ball and Mark Vigoroso talk with energy company Exelon's Robert Biagotti on why the company chose IFS for its EAM implementation.
Analytics and AI
ServiceNow taps Google Cloud’s Amit Zavery as COO
Amit Zavery, formerly Google Cloud’s VP, has been appointed President, COO, and CPO of ServiceNow, effective October 28, where he will oversee products, engineering, and operations, with a focus on business innovation.
Analytics and AI
IFS Ultimo – Building AI use cases for EAMs: ERP Today x IFS Unleashed
At the IFS Unleashed event, IFS Ultimo leaders discussed leveraging AI to enhance Enterprise Asset Management by improving failure report details for both preventive and reactive maintenance, aiming to reduce costly downtime and enhance productivity through advanced data utilization.
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Analytics and AI
Pragmatic AI: What it means for manufacturers
A recent SAP Insider survey reveals that while 40% of manufacturing organizations have no plans to adopt AI, nearly 39% are considering implementation within the next two years, driven primarily by the need to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency, highlighting a cautious yet evolving approach to AI in the industry.
Business Process Management and Automation
Epicor enhances frontline worker solutions with Acadia acquisition
Epicor has acquired Acadia Software to enhance its industry-specific ERP solutions with the latter's Connected Worker solutions, enabling real-time insights and guidance for frontline workers to boost productivity and efficiency in the supply chain and manufacturing sectors.
Analytics and AI
IFS.ai: Powering the Industrial AI Revolution: ERP Today TV from IFS Unleashed
At the IFS Unleashed event, Christian Pedersen and Vaibs Kumar discussed the transformative potential of Industrial AI tailored for specific industries, emphasizing IFS.ai's integration with IFS Cloud to enhance operational efficiency and customer value through precise use cases and real-world applications like scheduling and forecasting.
Aptum Appoints Jaime Konzelman as Chief Revenue Officer
Cloud Platform and Technology
Acumatica expands cloud solution to include professional services sector
Acumatica has launched its Professional Services Edition to help small and mid-sized professional services providers in sectors like architecture and IT optimize resources and manage vital processes, addressing industry demands for enhanced business management technology.
Analytics and AI
SAP unveils new updates to Spend Management and Business Network
SAP has enhanced its spend management solutions, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass, by integrating the generative AI copilot Joule to automate and optimize spending processes, improve collaboration, and provide actionable insights, with availability planned for Q4 2024 and additional features aimed at streamlining procurement and supplier engagement set to launch in 2025.
Analytics and AI
Epicor’s key leadership appointments to drive AI focus
Epicor is enhancing its AI-driven ERP strategy for global manufacturing and sales sectors by expanding Vaibhav Vohra's role as President, appointing Scott Morgan as Chief Revenue Officer, and promoting Arturo Buzzalino to Chief Innovation Officer, while acknowledging the contributions of retiring President Lisa Pope.
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Analytics and AI
Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 3: Transforming People
Addressing the critical challenges of hiring, training, and retaining talent, particularly in frontline manufacturing roles, necessitates leveraging robust ERP systems like QAD ERP O3 that blend AI-driven and human-centered solutions to enhance workforce adaptability and productivity amidst evolving business demands.
AIRSYS to implement Rootstock ERP
Analytics and AI
Oracle Fusion Cloud updates to boost service teams’ productivity
Oracle has enhanced its Fusion Cloud Service and Field Service with AI-driven features to boost service teams' efficiency, automate the customer service lifecycle, and improve issue resolution through tools like automated service agents, call and chat summarization, and advanced knowledge search for field technicians.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 2: Transforming Systems
The article discusses how manufacturers can optimize their systems to become adaptive organizations amid uncertainty, highlighting the role of QAD ERP O3 platform in enhancing flexibility, integration, and security while providing real-time data for intelligent decision-making.
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Analytics and AI
SAP unveils AI updates for users and developers at TechEd 2024
SAP unveiled powerful collaborative capabilities to its generative AI Copilot Joule during its annual TechEd 2024 event.
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Analytics and AI
QAD’s new scheduling and AI tools to lift manufacturers’ productivity
QAD has introduced new scheduling and AI enhancements to its Adaptive ERP application, including advanced scheduling solutions and a generative AI assistant named Champion, to help manufacturing and supply chain businesses improve productivity and navigate modern business complexities.
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Supply Chain Management
Sage strengthens supply chain solutions with Anvyl’s acquisition
Sage has acquired New York-based technology firm Anvyl to enhance its supply chain software capabilities, aiming to provide small and mid-sized businesses with improved operational efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Epicor expands automotive aftermarket reach with Solenium acquisition
Epicor has acquired Solenium Group and Visual SKUs, enhancing its automotive aftermarket portfolio with tailored Product Information Management and Digital Asset Management solutions to accelerate compliant parts content delivery and streamline data integration for industry participants.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Infor’s CloudSuite portfolio updates to boost business efficiency
Infor has enhanced its CloudSuite portfolio with new process mining, ESG capabilities, and a generative AI assistant, aiming to provide industry-specific solutions that streamline operations and ensure compliance, unveiled at the 2024 Infor Velocity Summit in Las Vegas.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
Microsoft to end support for Dynamics GP in 2029
Microsoft will discontinue support for its legacy Dynamics GP ERP system by September 2029, encouraging users to transition to its cloud-based Dynamics 365 Business Central, mirroring similar moves by ERP competitors SAP and Oracle.
Supply Chain Management
SMBs to benefit from Acumatica and Netstock’s expanded business offering
Acumatica has expanded its partnership with Netstock, enabling approximately 10,000 small- and medium-sized businesses to access the Predictor IBP solution on the Acumatica Marketplace, which enhances supply chain planning and efficiency, reduces costs, and helps optimize operations.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 1: Transforming Processes
The U.S. manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges due to geopolitical changes and a productivity plateau, necessitating an annual investment of $15 to $25 billion for recovery. However, AI-driven ERP solutions like the QAD O³ ERP can optimize processes for increased efficiency, agility, and resilience to help streamline manufacturing processes and raise productivity.
Business Process Management and Automation
Dublin’s ERP HEADtoHEAD event to help buyers make informed decisions
The ERP HEADtoHEAD event in Dublin on October 1-2, 2024, will provide a platform for ERP vendors to showcase their solutions through product demonstrations and discussions aimed at helping buyers make informed ERP decisions tailored to their organizational needs.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
The 5 Steps to Easy Cloud Migrations for Financial Companies
Companies in the finance industry face challenges in updating their ERP systems, including migration from legacy systems, change management, and employee training, but solutions like SAP S/4HANA offer a structured five-step process to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to cloud-based systems.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Forterro’s Cloud ERP to support warehousing and Ecommerce
Forterro has launched Orderwise Cloud, a cloud ERP solution for retail and wholesale sectors, featuring integration with eBay and Amazon, enhanced security, scalability, and cost reduction, aimed at improving workflow automation and reducing ownership costs.
Data and Data Management
Workday’s Evisort acquisition bolsters data wins for end users
Workday has announced its acquisition of Evisort, an AI-native document intelligence platform, aiming to enhance its finance and HR solutions with improved access to unstructured data and automation capabilities, with completion expected by Q3 FY2025.
Cloud Platform and Technology
NTT and IBM’s SimpliZCloud to support data for financial services
NTT Data and IBM launched SimpliZCloud ,a hybrid cloud service designed to enhance cloud transformation for financial institutions by optimizing costs and supporting critical workloads with a secure and scalable infrastructure on IBM’s LinuxONE.
Unlocking business efficiency: NetSuite introduces new AI innovations
Analytics and AI
NVIDIA to partner with Salesforce for AI initiatives
NVIDIA and Salesforce have partnered to enhance Salesforce's Agentforce platform with predictive and generative AI workflows, enabling the development of autonomous agents and interactive avatars to improve productivity and customer experiences.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Restoring Supply Chains: How Cloud ERP Helped Autokiniton when Disaster Struck
Following the EF3 tornado in March 2020 that damaged Autokiniton's Eastgate facility in Tennessee, the company quickly implemented its disaster recovery plan, leveraging QAD Cloud ERP to restore operations and ensure continuity in fulfilling customer commitments within 36 hours.
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