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Security
The train outta cyber trouble in the smart city
When we rely on a growing network of interconnected systems to help our urban societies function, how can we keep them cyber secure? Answers can be found in case studies from the likes of Transport for London and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as made possible by the work and offerings of AWS and Deloitte respectively.
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Application Development and Integration
Roadmap control and TCO are some of the main drivers for seeking third-party support
It's easy to understand why some firms may think twice about reaching out to third-party service providers. However, those third-party providers could offer a unique solution to a business' unique issues.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP S/4HANA: To wait or not to wait, that is the question
On December 31 2027, SAP maintenance for previous ERP systems will expire, leaving those who have not yet migrated to S/4HANA – as the saying goes – "in the dust". So, what options are out there for those still on the verge about what steps to take?
Abstract image of technology | ERP systems to transform LPG distribution – five reasons why
Automation
ERP systems will transform LPG distribution – five reasons why
The LPG sector is projected to grow 7.3 percent by 2028. Integrating ERP systems boosts compliance, visibility, customer satisfaction and more.
sapphire barcelona
Analytics and AI
SAP Sapphire Barcelona: Bring out your Best
Following on from its Orlando event, at SAP Sapphire Barcelona the theme was clear: "bring out your best."
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Data and Data Management
Data does not have to be a burden during cloud migration, here’s how
In this blog, ERP Today spoke to Thomas Iseler, global strategic partnerships advisor at Data Migration International (DMI), about his views on the transformation possibilities in retrospect of the SAP Adoption Catalyst event held in the spring of this year.
close up of a machinery manufacturing a product at a factory | More4apps Oracle data accuracy solutions
Data and Data Management
Real-time manufacturing insights: How to ensure Oracle data accuracy and reliability with Excel
In manufacturing, seamless and streamlined flow in the assembly line can be vital for a business’s success. Here's how you can ensure it while also achieving data accuracy and reliability goals.
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Manufacturing Systems and Automation
The secret to the ideal manufacturing solution? Pick one who is more than just a service provider
Manufacturing solutions are a dime-a-dozen, so how can anyone determine the right one for a business? Dusty Alexander, CEO and president, Global Shop Solutions, informed ERP Today of the elements that firms need to pay attention to when looking for the ideal manufacturing solution.
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Analytics and AI
HR Tech Con and Expo Europe 24: AI, people analytics and an improved user experience
Last month’s HR Technology Conference and Exposition 2024 was where HR experts and professionals showcased the latest innovations in HCM technology and discussed how the landscape of HR systems would change in the coming year.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Munchies and motorcycles: A fireside chat at Infor Velocity World Tour
Intersnack and Triumph Motorcycles talk sweetening their ERP systems to drive innovation at the Infor Velocity World Tour fireside chat.
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CRM and Customer Experience
Shaping customer trust through the powerful pairing of inventory control
Customer expectations are a moving target that companies must continuously track and anticipate as speed of product delivery is on a pedestal
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Analytics and AI
Are LLMs the future of ERP technology?
Large language models can process a vast array of data in context, essentially laying the foundations for automation solutions. EY, empowered by a LLM, launched its AI platform, EY.ai, in September 2023 and shared with us the benefits of the new, collaborative efforts.
a street sign pointing left and right | Stick or twist? As SAP lays its cards on the table, the time is coming for customers to decide
Cloud Platform and Technology
Stick or twist? As SAP lays its cards on the table, the time is coming for customers to decide
SAP’s cloud shift via RISE with SAP creates division: customers must choose between costly cloud migration or seeking alternatives.
SYSPRO and riteSOFT
Analytics and AI
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.
a computer on a desk in a messy and cluttered environment | The definition of madness. Still driving ERP business change without due care and attention
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 data extraction solution can accelerate an implementation
Data extraction is a necessary and frequently underestimated process for all business tranformations. A centralized extraction solution could lessen the burden on ERP systems while also providing the breathing room needed to focus on innovation rather than maintenance.
A connection of red cables neatly plugged into a cable router | hub Celonis
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.
Close up view of a man holding an axel grinder with sparks flying off the metal | manufacturing IFS
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.
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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.
telecommunications tower with a dark sky background | Snowflake's CTO Fawad Qureshi talks telecommunications
Analytics and AI
Snowflake’s CTO Fawad Qureshi talks telecommunications
Fawad Qureshi of Snowflake explores telecom modernization, GenAI, partnerships and sustainability, envisioning connectivity and societal impact for a more equitable world.
A green tinted hallway containing many servers on either side | energy data migration international
Data and Data Management
Saving energy in IT: It’s time to take action
Industry 4.0 is in full swing, which mean energy costs to run new IT systems have never been higher. Sustainability needs to be considered with each new tech upgrade, and efforts should be taken to cut down on all unnecessary, energy-draining systems.
Lake - SAP Datalakes AI data lakehouses - and dilemma | SAP Data
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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