Radhika Ojha, Author at ERP Today

Radhika Ojha

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The unifying factor: How Asteelflash could “act globally and think locally” with QAD

Asteelflash, a European electronics manufacturing services provider, enhanced its global operations and customer experience by transitioning to QAD Cloud, utilizing a unified ERP platform to support rapid growth and efficient site rollouts amid industry disruptions.

ERP Strategy and Planning

QAD appoints Sanjay Brahmawar as CEO

Sanjay Brahmawar will become QAD's new CEO on March 17, succeeding Anton Chilton, with a focus on driving growth through product innovation and customer success, while the company continues to enhance its offerings with integrated solutions and advanced technologies like AI.

Analytics and AI

Boomi launches AI Studio to manage the agentic AI revolution

Boomi has launched Boomi AI Studio, a vendor-agnostic platform set to be generally available in Q2 2025. It enables organizations to design, monitor, and manage AI agents securely at scale, while ensuring compliance, particularly for ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

Mike Gannon to head Snowflake’s revenue operations

Snowflake has appointed Mike Gannon as Chief Revenue Officer to succeed retiring Chris Degnan, with Gannon's extensive sales leadership experience expected to drive the company's growth and enhance its platform capabilities in enterprise data solutions.

Analytics and AI

Vonage and SAP expand collaboration for AI-driven enterprise experiences

Vonage has expanded its partnership with SAP to integrate its communication APIs with SAP Business Technology Platform and Business AI, aiming to create intelligent applications that enhance enterprise automation and customer engagement, with a pilot demonstration scheduled for Mobile World Congress 2025.

Cloud Platform and Technology

NTT DATA Business Solutions gets SAP certification for Finance Accelerated package

NTT DATA Business Solutions has achieved SAP-qualified partner packaged solution certification for its Finance Accelerated for GROW with SAP, a scalable financial solution designed to aid high-growth businesses by leveraging SAP S/4HANA Cloud and industry best practices, promising rapid implementation and enhanced operational efficiency through advanced analytics and automation.

Cloud Platform and Technology

IFS appoints Hannes Liebe as President of APJMEA

IFS has appointed Hannes Liebe as President of APJMEA to drive growth and strengthen partnerships in the region, succeeding Vincent Carvalho, amid the company's significant momentum and investment in Industrial AI capabilities for enhanced ERP solutions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Oracle & Microsoft expand multi-cloud capabilities for government agencies

Oracle has launched Oracle US Gov West and Azure US Gov Arizona regions for its Interconnect with Microsoft Azure, enhancing government agencies' multi-cloud capabilities through cost-effective, high-performance solutions, and seamless integration with Oracle Autonomous Database and Azure services.

Data and Data Management

Turning manufacturing data into competitive advantage with CData

Recordati, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, improved its data integration processes and achieved a 31% annual revenue growth by implementing CData Sync to automate real-time data replication across multiple systems, overcoming challenges of manual data handling and disparate ecosystems.

Analytics and AI

Accenture invests in Workhelix to prepare workforces for Gen AI

Accenture is strategically investing in Workhelix to enhance its LearnVantage platform for AI-driven workforce optimization and training, addressing the critical AI skills gap and preparing organizations for the future of work.

Security

SMBs at critical risk, warns SonicWall as Cyberattack speed surges

SonicWall's 2025 Cyber Threat Report reveals a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, particularly targeting small and medium businesses (SMBs), with alarming increases in Business Email Compromise incidents, sophisticated attack tactics, and the urgent need for proactive security measures such as real-time patching and enhanced user training.

Security

CrowdStrike expands cloud security reach with Oracle integration

CrowdStrike is enhancing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure by integrating its Falcon Cloud Security platform to provide unified protection, streamline compliance, and empower organizations to effectively address evolving threats and vulnerabilities in their cloud environments.

GearTrack and NexGen Tech Solutions Strengthen Intelligent SCM Partnership

Supply Chain Management

GearTrack and NexGen strengthen intelligent SCM partnership

GearTrack and NexGen Tech Solutions are partnering to integrate IoT insights with IT systems for efficient supply chain management and real-time asset tracking, enhancing operational efficiencies and decision-making across industries.

Analytics and AI

Enterprises waste millions on underused tech: WalkMe report

A new report from WalkMe highlights a significant disconnect between enterprise AI investment and employee readiness, revealing that while executives are optimistic about AI's potential, most employees feel unprepared, resulting in $104 million wasted annually due to underutilized technology and inefficiencies.

Analytics and AI

IFS appoints Matt Breslin as President, North America to drive Industrial AI growth

IFS has appointed Matt Breslin as President of North America to drive growth focused on Industrial AI and cloud adoption across key sectors.

Oracle Unveils AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud Applications

Analytics and AI

NTT DATA doubles down on AI-powered initiatives

NTT DATA has launched the Smart AI Agent to streamline operations and enhance productivity in manufacturing, while also partnering with Vantiq to improve disaster response capabilities through advanced AI integration.

Analytics and AI

Boomi redefines API management to power AI-driven enterprises

Boomi has launched an integrated API Management solution within its Enterprise Platform to tackle API sprawl and enhance governance and scalability, enabling organizations to maximize AI's potential while ensuring security and operational efficiency.

ERP Strategy and Planning

AIRSYS selects Rootstock ERP to fuel global growth

AIRSYS Cooling Technologies has selected Rootstock ERP to enhance its operational efficiency and support its rapid global expansion in sustainable cooling solutions for industries like telecommunications and semiconductor manufacturing, aiming for improved supply chain visibility and decision-making through integration with the Salesforce platform.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Manufacturers face deployment hurdles for smart technologies: SYSPRO

A SYSPRO report highlights a growing demand for AI, automation, and IIoT in manufacturing, although deployment challenges such as integration issues and workforce shortages persist, with only 12% having implemented AI despite 80% planning to allocate resources for it.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Aptum appoints Jaime Konzelman as Chief Revenue Officer

Aptum has appointed Jaime Konzelman as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its go-to-market strategy, leveraging her extensive experience to enhance customer success through tailored cloud solutions and strong partnerships.

Diriyah Company Embraces a Smart City Future with IBM Maximo

Enterprise Asset Management

Diriyah embraces a Smart City future with IBM Maximo

Diriyah Company has selected IBM Maximo Application Suite for asset management in its $63.2 billion Diriyah Project, a smart city development near Riyadh, leveraging AI-driven capabilities for optimized performance and predictive maintenance to enhance operational reliability and sustainability.

Analytics and AI

The AI responsibility gap: A looming threat to business?

A new study by NTT DATA reveals that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is outpacing the establishment of responsible governance, creating an 'AI responsibility gap' that jeopardizes trust, investment, and accountability in AI implementation among organizations.

Cloud Platform and Technology

DPC enhances automotive EDI with AIM AutoCOR and Epicor Kinetic

Diversified Plastics Corporation has streamlined its automotive EDI processes by implementing AIM AutoCOR with Epicor Kinetic ERP, enhancing order management, compliance, and shipping workflows through a cloud-based solution that significantly reduces trading partner integration time.

IFS Valuation Soars Past €15 B on Major Investment & Strong Growth

Analytics and AI

IFS spreads its wings in the Middle East

IFS has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Business Machines to expand its presence in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, while also optimizing operations for TIM Aerospace with its EmpowerMX software, underscoring the company's commitment to enhancing industrial AI solutions and modernizing MRO operations.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods Enhances Efficiency with QAD Advanced Scheduling

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods is enhancing its production efficiency by implementing QAD Advanced Scheduling, building on its previous success with QAD Redzone Connected Workforce to streamline scheduling operations and improve real-time visibility, ultimately aligning with the company's vision for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Analytics and AI

Nextworld secures $65M funding to accelerate AI-driven ERP innovation

Nextworld has raised $65 million in Series F funding to enhance its enterprise platform's growth and innovation by expanding strategic partnerships, advancing AI capabilities, scaling market efforts, and ensuring customer success, positioning itself as a flexible alternative to traditional ERP solutions.

Analytics and AI

Unlocking business efficiency: NetSuite introduces new AI innovations

Oracle NetSuite has introduced new AI-powered features at SuiteConnect, aimed at enhancing customization, optimizing workflows, and increasing productivity through tools like generative text enhancements, a Prompt Management API, an AI-powered Configure, Price, Quote Assistant, and an AI expert system for support.

ERP Strategy and Planning

How Deloitte and ServiceNow’s 2025 Workflow Automation Outlook Guides ERP Users

Deloitte and ServiceNow's fourth annual 'Workflow Automation Outlook' emphasizes the necessity for organizations to adopt tailored, industry-specific automation and AI solutions across all functions to enhance competitiveness, streamline operations, and foster a culture of continuous innovation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

NTT DATA appoints Sudhir Chaturvedi as Chief Growth Officer and NA CEO

NTT DATA has appointed Sudhir Chaturvedi as Global Chief Growth Officer and CEO of North America, focusing on global growth strategies, collaboration in market execution, and enhancing ERP services through his extensive experience in consulting and digital transformation.

Analytics and AI

DMI’s JiVS Hackathon in Davos Demonstrates AI’s Potential for Streamlining ERP Migrations

Data Migration International Group's inaugural JiVS Hackathon during the 2025 World Economic Forum highlighted innovative AI solutions for real-world challenges, with the winning team creating an image recognition system to assess avalanche risks, while demonstrating the potential for AI to streamline data migration, enhance productivity, and address practical business issues.