Stephen Wellman, Author at ERP Today

Stephen Wellman

Executive Editor, WIS & ERP Today

12 Articles Published

SMBs at critical risk, warns SonicWall as Cyberattack speed surges

Security for innovation: Mimecast Incydr’s defense against DeepSeek and other Gen AI data risks

The rapid growth of generative AI tools like DeepSeek presents significant data security risks for organizations, necessitating enhanced protective measures such as Mimecast's Incydr platform to safeguard intellectual property while promoting safe and effective AI adoption.

Analytics and AI

Wipro’s Rishad Premji: AI success hinges on reskilling

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, leaders underscored the necessity of reskilling employees to fully leverage AI's transformative potential, emphasizing that successful AI adoption is closely linked to workforce readiness and a proactive approach to building an AI-capable workforce.

Security

Deep Instinct blocks zero-day attacks in real time for NetApp and Amazon FSx

Deep Instinct's DSX for Cloud – Amazon FSx NetApp employs advanced AI-driven technology to deliver comprehensive, real-time security against zero-day attacks, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency for organizations managing hybrid environments.

Vonage and SAP expand collaboration for AI-driven enterprise experiences

Analytics and AI

Adobe and Microsoft AI collaborate to enhance ERP functionality

Adobe and Microsoft have partnered to integrate advanced AI tools into Microsoft applications, enhancing workflows for ERP users by allowing seamless data access and project management capabilities to optimize operational efficiency in modern business environments.

Analytics and AI

Cognizant launches suite of agentic AI automation tools

Cognizant's new Neuro AI Multi-Agent Accelerator and Multi-Agent Service Suite enable businesses to rapidly adopt adaptable multi-agent systems that improve operational efficiency, enhance collaboration, and streamline workflows across various functions, all while addressing security and compliance needs.

Cloud Platform and Technology

NetApp Sells Spot FinOps Platform to Flexera for $100 Million

NetApp's sale of its Spot by NetApp FinOps business to Flexera for $100 million indicates a strategic shift towards cybersecurity and AI, prompting CIOs and senior leaders to reevaluate their cloud management strategies and focus on integrated solutions amidst evolving industry demands.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Capgemini and Ascendance strengthen partnership to propel decarbonized aviation

Capgemini has expanded its partnership with start-up Ascendance to advance sustainable aviation through hybrid electric propulsion technology, facilitating the transition from technology demonstrations to large-scale production, thereby addressing climate change and reshaping the aviation industry.

Cloud Platform and Technology

What’s driving the move of vertical markets to the Cloud

Acumatica has reported a significant trend of businesses transitioning from basic accounting software to its cloud-based ERP solutions, demonstrating marked improvements in operational efficiency, financial visibility, and overall growth through various case studies across different sectors.

Analytics and AI

82% manufacturers increasing budgets in 2025 to grow AI-ready ERP: Rootstock

A survey by Rootstock reveals that 82% of manufacturers plan to increase their AI budgets for 2025, highlighting a strategic shift towards integrating AI for operational efficiency and competitiveness, emphasizing the need for robust ERP systems to facilitate successful AI adoption.

Business Process Management and Automation

Learn How (And Why) You Need to Effectively Map Business Processes

Business process mapping is a structured visual approach to optimizing organizational workflows that enhances communication, resource allocation, and compliance, involving seven key steps to identify, analyze, redesign, document, and continuously improve processes for better efficiency and productivity.

Security

Accenture expands generative AI-powered cybersecurity services to enhance client resilience

Accenture has launched an enhanced suite of generative AI-powered cybersecurity services to help organizations strengthen their defenses against evolving cyber threats, emphasizing a tailored and proactive approach to tackle industry-specific vulnerabilities.

GearTrack and NexGen Tech Solutions Strengthen Intelligent SCM Partnership

Analytics and AI

Rootstock partners with Scion to enhance manufacturing and supply chain solutions

Rootstock Software has partnered with Scion to enhance manufacturing and supply chain efficiency by integrating cloud-based ERP solutions with advanced analytics, addressing the industry's need for resilience and agility in a rapidly evolving business environment.