Blogs

Inside Equinor’s Next-Gen ERP project with SAP

With all of its business processes running on SAP, Equinor embarked on a Next-Gen Project - a transition to S4/ HANA, to make an impact.

Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push

ERP Strategy and Planning

Google Cloud and Odoo Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Unlock Global Business Growth

Odoo and Google Cloud have strengthened their strategic partnership to enhance Odoo's global reach and customer experience by leveraging Google Cloud's scalable infrastructure, which supports Odoo's comprehensive business applications, sustainability goals, and integration of AI capabilities while ensuring robust security and compliance.

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Supply Chain Management

KION Teams with NVIDIA and Accenture to Optimize Supply Chains with AI-Powered Robots and Digital Twins

KION GROUP AG is collaborating with Accenture and NVIDIA to enhance supply chain efficiency through AI-driven solutions and digital twins, showcasing their advancements in warehouse automation at CES.

Business Process Management and Automation

Unleashing efficiency: How a WMS cuts cost and improves accuracy in warehousing

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as those offered by Tecsys, enable e-commerce businesses to enhance order fulfillment speed, reduce costs, and improve inventory accuracy by integrating automation technologies, ultimately streamlining warehouse operations for greater efficiency and competitive advantage.

Analytics and AI

How Forterro’s acquisition of alltotrec unlocks the value of AI for manufacturing

Forterro is enhancing its ERP offerings by integrating advanced APS capabilities from alltotrec, including AI and IoT solutions, thereby providing Forterro and Abas ERP customers with improved planning, execution systems, and competitive advantages in the manufacturing sector.

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.

Human Capital Management

Human Capital meets AI as Salesforce updates HCM & Workday capabilities

Salesforce Service Cloud's late 2024 update introduces an Employee Service solution that integrates AI capabilities through Agentforce and includes a prebuilt integration with Workday, enabling HR teams to unify employee data, streamline support, and enhance productivity.

graphic of a man using a computer on a blue background | The value in staying on Oracle EBS

Business Process Management and Automation

Watch for Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Release 25 Customer Go-Lives in H1

Oracle JD Edwards announced the release of EnterpriseOne Release 25 in Q4 2024, featuring enhancements that improve business process automation and management across various sectors, with initial customer deployment expected in 2025.

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Analytics and AI

Salesforce Introduces Agentforce 2.0, a Digital Labor Platform With Customized Agents for Complex Tasks

Salesforce has launched Agentforce 2.0, an advanced digital labor platform that enhances enterprise teams with autonomous AI agents capable of performing complex tasks and seamlessly integrating with tools like Slack and MuleSoft to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Supply Chain Management

Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Selects Blue Yonder to Optimize Production Operations

Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co. Ltd. will enhance its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction by utilizing Blue Yonder Production Planning, with the support of PwC, to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and improve asset utilization.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Eagle Fence Distributing and Redmond Inc. Streamline Operations and Drive Growth with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Distributors are increasingly leveraging Acumatica's Distribution Edition to address supply chain challenges, streamline operations, optimize inventory management, and drive sustainable growth, enabling them to effectively scale in a rapidly evolving market.

a big office building with a green sign saying 'Sage' | Sage stands out with “high pace of innovation” amid upbeat year-end results

Analytics and AI

Sage Intacct Release 4 Features AI-driven Sage Copilot to Enhance SMB Decision-making and Efficiency

Sage has introduced Sage Copilot, an AI-driven tool designed to enhance productivity and decision-making for accounting and finance teams, currently available to early adopters in the US and UK, as part of significant updates to Sage Intacct that aim to streamline financial oversight and support small and mid-sized businesses in managing their growth.

Business Process Management and Automation

Aptean Adds Intelligent Process Automation Capabilities Through JobRouter Acquisition

Aptean has acquired JobRouter, enhancing its intelligent process automation capabilities to better serve its global ERP customers and support the current JobRouter client base, while positioning itself as a leader in workflow automation and process optimization across various industries.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

The Insider Look into NTT Group x Eviden Identity Management deal

December saw NTT Group select Evidian Identity Governance & Administration (Evidian IGA) as the foundation of their Identity Management Infrastructure in Japan. Eviden, part of Atos Group, provides an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution to ensure governance and scalability...

CRM and Customer Experience

Actually, Accenture Song is a technology company

Accenture's rebranding of its marketing services to Accenture Song reflects its strategic shift towards advanced CRM capabilities and customer data integration, bolstered by recent acquisitions that enhance its marketing transformation, data analytics, and customer insight offerings.

Analytics and AI

Is Workday second-guessing AI amid stock index milestone?

Workday has had a busy December with its Workday Rising EMEA conference, joining the S&P 500 stock index and winning a Best ERP Vendor award.

Analytics and AI

Dell Technologies Accelerates AI Innovation and Strengthens Cybersecurity Strategies for Microsoft Customers

Dell Technologies has launched new AI innovations to streamline AI adoption, enhance cybersecurity, and simplify data management for Microsoft customers in multicloud environments, including services like Dell APEX File Storage and protection solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and security.

image of Workday building | Interview with Jim Stratton

Human Capital Management

Workday Unveils New Illuminate Capabilities for Peakon Employee Voice to Unlock Deeper and Faster Employee Insights with AI

Workday, Inc. has introduced new AI-driven features in Workday Peakon Employee Voice to aid managers in analyzing employee feedback and generating insights for better talent retention and engagement, leveraging a vast dataset to enhance organizational success.

Enterprise Asset Management

Innovapptive Joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, Enhancing Global Delivery of AI-Powered Connected Worker Solutions

Innovapptive has joined the AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing its AI-powered Connected Worker solutions, optimizing AWS investments for clients, streamlining access via the AWS Marketplace, and expanding its global reach through co-sell support with AWS to drive operational efficiency and connected workforce solutions.

Enterprise Asset Management

IBM Maximo: what’s the latest buzz for Big Blue EAM?

IBM Maximo is enhancing its Enterprise Asset Management capabilities through the acquisition of Prescinto, introducing advanced AI-driven solutions for asset performance monitoring and management, while its latest software updates support sustainability efforts in line with environmental goals.

Supply Chain Management

Accenture SAP deal cements its supply chain ambitions

Accenture's recent acquisition of SAP consultancy Camelot Management Consultants strengthens its supply chain capabilities, particularly in the DACH region, complementing previous acquisitions aimed at boosting its presence in the global supply chain optimization landscape.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Customers Share Business Impacts of Generative AI

At Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, major organizations showcased how they are harnessing Microsoft's AI solutions, such as Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service, to transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive significant improvements in productivity and sustainability across various sectors, including aviation, logistics, and manufacturing.

Analytics and AI

The biggest reveals and announcements from Amazon re:Invent 2024

At Amazon re:Invent 2024, AWS unveiled significant advancements in AI technologies, including the launch of Amazon Nova foundation models, integration of GenAI with GitLab via Amazon Q Developer, a collaboration with SAP for cloud ERP solutions, enhanced capabilities in the next generation of SageMaker and the introduction of a 'Buy with AWS' button, all aimed at solidifying AWS's position in the competitive AI and cloud services market.

Service Management

Fielding FSM: Was Field Service Management benched in 2024?

Besides Microsoft, it seems Field Service Management was benched in 2024 for AI adventures in the ERP playing field.

Analytics and AI

Salesforce says UK is an AI leader with skills issues. Is No-Code the fix?

Salesforce's UK AI Readiness Index reveals the UK surpasses G7 averages in AI adoption due to a strong innovation culture and tech investments, while highlighting the potential of no-code solutions like Agentforce to bridge the skills gap and enhance AI implementation across sectors.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Epicor Acquires Acadia Software to Empower Frontline Workers

Epicor has acquired Acadia Software to enhance its enterprise solutions for frontline workers in manufacturing and supply chain, aiming to provide real-time insights and digital guidance that boost productivity and efficiency.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Health’s Clinical AI Agent Helps Doctors Spend More Time with Patients

Oracle Health has launched a new generative AI-based Clinical AI Agent that enhances patient-provider interactions by automating clinical workflows, improving documentation accuracy, and reducing physician burnout, leading to significant time savings and improved patient experiences.

close up of someone's hands typing at a laptop | S/4HANA

Application Development and Integration

Five ways to master an SAP S/4HANA migration

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA poses significant challenges for enterprises, as evidenced by costly failures like Lidl and Revlon, highlighting the need for meticulous planning, risk management and effective data integration strategies to ensure successful transitions before the 2027 deadline.

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Analytics and AI

Infor Targets Business Velocity with Added Process Mining, ESG and GenAI Capabilities

Infor has announced major updates to its CloudSuite portfolio, introducing innovations like a GenAI Assistant, process mining capabilities, and ESG Strategy Management, aimed at enhancing industry-specific software solutions to promote productivity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Analytics and AI

QAD Redzone Debuts New AI Capabilities to Drive Manufacturing Productivity Gains

QAD Redzone has launched Champion AI, an advanced suite of predictive and prescriptive AI capabilities aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration on the manufacturing floor, ultimately transforming how frontline teams address operational challenges.