Editor’s Choice

Breaking the Chains of Data Fragmentation with Microsoft Fabric and CData Sync

Mid-market organizations struggle with fragmented data across systems without dedicated IT support, but by integrating CData Sync with Microsoft Fabric, they can centralize and automate data management, significantly reducing manual effort and improving analytics for better strategic decision-making.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

NTT DATA Business Solutions Positions for the Platform Era: SAP, ServiceNow, and the New Face of Enterprise Transformation

NTT DATA Business Solutions is uniquely positioned to bridge SAP and ServiceNow through a pragmatic transformation framework that emphasizes customer proximity, platform integration, and outcome-driven innovation, making it a top-tier partner for organizations seeking comprehensive business transformation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

IFS CEO and CPO Offer Candid Views on Industrial AI and Speed-to-Value as the Differentiator in Enterprise Tech

IFS is shifting towards rapid AI adoption with its Nexus Black initiative and aims to double its valuation every three years, focusing on agentic AI tailored for core industries while maintaining a commitment to practical, scalable solutions despite the challenges of industrial AI.

Security

Fortifying the Factory Floor: A Cybersecurity Blueprint for Manufacturers

Cyberattacks on manufacturing operations can result in severe consequences including downtime, theft of intellectual property, and financial loss, with recent data revealing 88% of UK companies experienced breaches largely due to human error, emphasizing the need for fundamental security practices and robust measures from firms like Codestone to enhance cybersecurity resilience.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Enabling Continuous Learning for Oracle Quarterly Releases: Preparing for 25C and the Redwood Impact

Organizations using Oracle Cloud Applications must prioritize continuous learning to effectively navigate quarterly releases like the 25C update, which aims to enhance user experience through the Redwood design, while tailored training programs can address varying impacts of changes to ensure user adoption and minimize disruptions.

Supply Chain Management

The Power of 4: Blue Diamond’s Transformation Journey

How Blue Diamond Growers solved supply chain issues and ESG metrics.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Extend beyond traditional ERP: How the Composable Enterprise Model Empowers Businesses to Take Control

As businesses face the looming end-of-maintenance deadline for SAP ECC, the Composable Enterprise model, aided by solutions like JiVS, offers a compelling alternative by enabling data independence, reducing migration costs, and facilitating the integration of best-of-breed applications, ultimately allowing organizations to build agile IT landscapes free from legacy constraints.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Driving Greater Impact: How Unit4 ERP Empowers Nonprofits to Optimize Resources and Deepen Donor Engagement

As nonprofits increasingly face demands for transparency and efficiency amid resource constraints, Unit4's ERP solutions offer essential tools for optimizing fund management, enhancing donor relationships, and facilitating digital transformation to improve operational agility and decision-making.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Implementing Cloud ERP: Codestone’s Six-Phase Approach

Effective cloud ERP implementation is vital for businesses to overcome inefficiencies and achieve seamless operations, yet success relies on proper planning, team training, and selecting the right provider like Codestone, which employs a structured six-phase methodology to ensure alignment with standard functionalities and facilitate long-term improvements.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Beyond the Desk: Powering Businesses with Real-Time Mobile Data

In a fast-paced business environment, mobile tools are essential for remote employees to capture and access real-time data directly from their locations, enhancing workforce empowerment, accuracy, visibility, and agility, as demonstrated by Nextworld's mobile-first solutions.

ServiceNow and NTT DATA Business Solutions

Service Management

Ensuring Your ServiceNow Platform is Fit4Future

To maximize the potential of their ServiceNow platform, organizations should utilize NTT DATA Business Solutions' Fit4Future assessment services, which provide comprehensive evaluations and actionable roadmaps for optimizing IT Service Operations, including incident management, change management, and request fulfillment.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Redwood: Change Management and User Adoption Working Hand in Hand

Oracle's Redwood UX revolutionizes enterprise applications by emphasizing intuitive design and automation, but its success depends on effective collaboration between change management and user adoption teams to empower employees through tailored training and support.

Analytics and AI

Tackling the Industry’s Biggest Challenges to Drive Manufacturing Forward

Manufacturers face numerous challenges today, including rising costs and skills gaps, but QAD aims to transform these obstacles into opportunities through pragmatic AI solutions, low-code extensibility, and a deep understanding of industry-specific needs.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Fudgelearn Bridges the ERP Training Gap with People-First Innovation

Fudgelearn, a UK-based training consultancy founded in 2017, aims to improve ERP implementation success by prioritizing end-user training with tailored, direct-to-user strategies, modern technology integrations, and a focus on continuous learning, thereby ensuring better adoption and return on investment for organizations.

Data and Data Management

Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Danger of Migrating to SAP S/4HANA Without Clean Data

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA promises numerous advantages, but achieving a 'Clean Core' and effective digital transformation hinges on maintaining clean data, as unaddressed data quality issues can complicate the migration process and undermine potential benefits.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Streamlining Critical Upgrades: How ViaSat Lowered Risk and Raised Quality with Intelligent Testing

ViaSat's strategic use of Original Software's user-friendly testing platform for their Oracle EBS R12 upgrade significantly reduced risks, improved audit readiness, and enhanced software quality by enabling comprehensive documentation and automation, positioning the company for future efficiency gains.

Security

Strengthen Your ERP Security with Smarter SoD and User Access Management

Effective Segregation of Duties (SoD) and user access management in ERP systems are crucial for reducing fraud risks and ensuring compliance, necessitating automation, continuous access reviews, and a balanced approach to user privileges.

Analytics and AI

A Streamlined Approach to Custom Gen AI Models with NTT DATA Business Solutions

NTT DATA Business Solutions' GenAI Connector simplifies the development of custom generative AI models for businesses, enabling faster and more effective integration of AI into operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth.

Data and Data Management

From a 300-Day Marathon to a 20-Day Sprint: How NJM Unlocked ERP Value with CData

Data-driven organizations like NJM Insurance Group significantly enhance their decision-making and profitability by overcoming data silos through efficient integration solutions like CData Sync.

Data and Data Management

Speed, Savings, & S/4HANA Success with JiVS Data Migration for SAP ECC

As the end-of-support deadline for SAP ECC approaches, organizations are urgently migrating to SAP S/4HANA, utilizing innovative tools like JiVS IMP to streamline the transition, reduce costs, and ensure compliance while safeguarding data accessibility.

Tax Compliance

Maximizing Oracle Tax Functions with Vertex

As the tax landscape rapidly evolves, Oracle users are increasingly relying on Vertex's longstanding partnership with Oracle to automate tax processes and enhance compliance through innovative solutions that streamline operations and reduce audit risks.

Analytics and AI

The Autonomous Advantage: Driving Business Value with AI-Enabled Supply Chains

The modern supply chain is being revolutionized by the integration of agentic AI, which enhances operational efficiency and revenue growth through proactive and autonomous decision-making, though organizations face challenges such as data accuracy and geopolitical risks.

Analytics and AI

Transforming Business Operations: Codestone’s Strategic Approach to Digital Transformation

Codestone stands out in the ERP landscape by leveraging AI to help organizations implement tailored SAP and Microsoft solutions, driving business outcomes through a value-based, user-focused approach.

Analytics and AI

The 2025 Tech Transformation Playbook: Lessons from Leading CIOs

In a panel discussion featuring IT leaders, key trends highlighted include business process automation as a priority for 2024, the widespread yet uneven adoption of SAP S/4HANA, the ongoing challenges of AI integration, and the critical importance of data management for successful transformations, underscoring the need for bold organizational changes and a cultural shift towards digital and data-driven methodologies.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Manufacturers face escalating challenges in tracking and managing costs due to complex routing processes, unpredictable material costs, and outdated systems, necessitating agile methodologies and robust ERP solutions like NetSuite to enhance accuracy, streamline operations, and respond effectively to market dynamics.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Empowering IT Leaders with Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services

Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services offers a flexible solution for organizations to modernize their IT infrastructure and transition to the cloud without disrupting their legacy Oracle and SAP systems, allowing them to maintain operational stability and strategic control over IT investments.

Quality and Testing

The Critical First Step to Automation: Documenting Your Business Processes

To successfully implement automation and achieve improved efficiency, businesses must first document their existing processes to avoid automating inefficiencies and to create a solid foundation for effective automation.