Blogs

Time of change: How British logistics companies can embrace AI and sustainability

Supply chain workers are engaging with tech to improve delivery tracking but are yet to unlock the potential of data analytics, ML and AI.

Construction site Enerfab SAP RISE Smarter Projects AI

Analytics and AI

The Potential of Smarter Projects with Enerfab’s Rajesh Kapoor

Enerfab's Rajesh Kapoor speaks with ERP Today to shed light on how his company is leveraging SAP and Microsoft tech for smarter projects.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Why driving ERP business change without due care is madness

Taplin details how more than two decades after his team compiled an "Enterprise Code”, not much has changed in the ERP business change space.

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Business Process Management and Automation

How local government can use AI for more “breathing space”

The lives of UK councils are not getting any easier. ERP Today sits down with Barnsley Council executive to discuss how technology can help.

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Data and Data Management

How a centralized hub can help you quantify the value of a business transformation

Centralizing disconnected, disprate systems together under one, easy-to-read hub can help you uncover hidden business value that you may not have taken advantage of yet.

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Data and Data Management

Have you prepared your data for migration to the cloud?

Data needs to be cleansed before uploading it to Oracle Cloud. By leveraging the solutions created by service providers, businesses can transition smoothly without having to worry about legacy data-draining resources.

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Application Development and Integration

A long marriage made in innovation: What’s next for IBM and SAP?

IBM’s global head of SAP, Mike Perera, shares the wins and next step wonderings of an over 50-year-strong partnership, with cloud migration and emerging GenAI and Quantum technologies high on the roster.

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Application Development and Integration

Here’s how Oracle users can unlock greater value with generative AI

Organizations can better harness the power of ecosystem innovation in their Oracle ERP transformation journeys, Anindya (Andy) Chaudhuri, senior partner at IBM Consulting UKI, shares.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Manufacturing processes aren’t exempt from business transformations

The need for a robust, cloud-enhanced manufacturing system was recognized by manufacturing-focused software specialists IFS, whose IFS Cloud solution can provide several methods to positively alter shop floor processes, ultimately improving the end user experience.

Analytics and AI

AWS London Summit heralds user opportunity during times of crisis

London is calling for the AWS Summit: Here’s what you need to know from this year’s conference, from Bedrock updates to the latest user wins.

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Analytics and AI

SAP customers’ dilemma in the data and AI ecosystem

SAP's offerings continue to evolve, aiming to provide a unified approach to data management and analytics, solving age old user dilemma.

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Financial Management

Leveraging the right expertise could help unlock Sage Intacct potential

Operational efficiency is a vital step towards positive growth, and that goal can be achieved with the right expertise. Consultation services can help provide the tools needed for mid-market sized businesses to optimize their Sage Intacct services.

Supply Chain Management

Where AI and digital twins meet supply chain in Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM

As companies grapple with supply chain challenges, Oracle is enhancing its Cloud Supply Chain and Manufacturing platform with AI capabilities aimed at optimizing logistics, improving decision-making, and reducing costs, thereby enabling organizations to better anticipate disruptions and foster stronger customer relationships.

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Application Development and Integration

Revenue transformation, from product to service, by embracing cloud expertise

While being on the hunt for digitalization, more organizations are migrating from product-based business models to service-based models. This has become more common in recent years due to the realization that recurring revenue is a more reliable and consistent form of business.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Transforming finance, procurement and HR for London with Oracle

We spoke with Simon Copsey and Ghan Varsani at the London Borough of Waltham Forest Council discussing the council's cloud move with Oracle.

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Analytics and AI

The right analytics tool could be the spark your business needs for growth

Analytics tools have evolved beyond simple reporting; maybe it’s time you investigated how much it can positively affect your business. New technology doesn't always make matters complex; in some cases, it can even simplify processes.

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Supply Chain Management

How Process Intelligence breaks down silos and helps you balance SLAs, costs and working capital

Supply chain problems are process problems and, by taking a process-first approach to supply chain transformation, businesses are delivering real-world value. The right supply chain solution could be the tool you need to help reach your growth targets.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Achieving day-to-day automation with EventSense

Remaining agile and adaptable in today's modern world requires a business that's built on a backbone of robust and versatile technology. EventSense takes care of the less consequential events while you can focus on more strategic work.

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Financial Management

Getting financial transformation success from an SAP cloud migration

Tax teams must do their due diligence and raise any concerns to the IT teams in charge of a migration process, ensuring that any move to ERP cloud migration is completed successfully. Your business will continue growing so long as the decisions you make are backed with the correct knowledge.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

From a single scoop to a punnet: Cloud ERP is designed to scale as business appetite grows

Cloud ERP gives you the powerful technology, flexibility and access to cutting-edge innovations you need to navigate your growth journey, no matter where it takes you.

Cloud Platform and Technology

When RISE leaves you exposed: Gaps that can trip up SAP leaders

RISE with SAP presents one option for migrating critical SAP workloads to the cloud. However, before signing on the dotted line, enterprises must navigate the less publicized realities that can turn a RISE migration into a frustrating quagmire.

Security

The power of IT-OT integration in fortifying cyber defenses  

The industry needs to change the direction of cybersecurity by addressing the disconnects that exist between IT and OT teams.

Cloud Platform and Technology

AI with a little help from my friends: The role of cloud and partnerships for innovation

ERP Today interviews SAP’s CMSO and its S/4HANA VP at the 2024 SAP Partner Summit to discuss cloud, partnerships and the future of AI.

Analytics and AI

Considering ethical AI on the road to digital transformation

EY offers valuable guidance and expertise to organizations navigating AI safety within their digital transformations.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Simplifying and modernizing manufacturing with ERP tools and technologies

By embracing virtually limitless customization with tailored ERP, centralized integration and manufacturing automation, companies can set themselves on a path of continuous innovation, competitiveness and security.

Supply Chain Management

Solving hidden risks in public sector supply chains

Military, federal, and state agencies depend on their supply chain management systems. Here’s how automated software testing can keep yours running smoothly.

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Data and Data Management

Upgrading your business to SAP S/4HANA doesn’t need to be bogged down by pre-projects

One of the main factors slowing down the update to SAP S/4HANA is the fear of how much effort will be needed for the development of pre-projects in preparation for the mass data migration. However, there is a solution to that.