Editor’s Choice

The Clean ERP Method: Unlocking ROI without an ERP replacement

ERP customers face challenges with legacy systems that require costly customizations, but the rise of no-code/low-code platforms offers a flexible and efficient alternative for developing unique applications without the burdens of traditional ERP modifications.

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.

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.

Human Capital Management

Salesforce integration is fueling the NetSuite ecosystem

November saw significant acquisitions and investments in the Oracle NetSuite and Salesforce integration space as firms like CrossCountry Consulting and Cooper Parry expanded their capabilities to meet the rising demand for seamless connectivity between the two platforms.

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.

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.

Human Capital Management

Embracing the future of enterprise UX with Oracle Redwood UI

Oracle has introduced Oracle Redwood, a user experience framework to transform business interactions with technology.

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Analytics and AI

SplashBI unveils AI assistant to simplify SQL workflows

SplashBI's SQL Connect has launched FlashAI, a natural language processing tool for generating SQL queries, and Git Integration for seamless code management, enhancing collaboration and efficiency for SQL professionals and business users.

ERP Strategy and Planning

The million-dollar question: To customize ERP or not?

Organizations can modernize their ERP systems cost-effectively by leveraging emerging platforms like Nextworld's No-Code Studio to avoiding the pitfalls of traditional cloud solutions and reduce the need for expensive customizations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Darryl Sackett: ERP is the beating heart of an organization

Darryl Sackett, CEO of ERP transformation firm, Codestone, says that the company’s end-to-end approach to digital transformation is based on understanding a company’s data, security, and technology.

ERP Strategy and Planning

What Julia White’s appointment to CMO means for AWS and SAP

Amazon has appointed Julia White, formerly of SAP and Microsoft, as its new CMO and VP of AWS, where she is expected to leverage her extensive cloud and AI experience to strengthen AWS's position in the competitive cloud market, particularly against Microsoft Azure, while potentially deepening the partnership with SAP.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Making sustainability an advantage: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed

At the IFS Unleashed event in Orlando, experts discussed how sustainability efforts, driven by regulations and technology, are increasingly viewed as essential for business value.

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Analytics and AI

Inhumans in ERP: Abigail Allman on Mastering IT & AI

The 2024 Mastering ERP Summit in London on December 12 will unite ERP and AI professionals, featuring Abigail Allman who will lead sessions on strategic AI integration decisions and the ethical use of AI in business.

Aptum Appoints Jaime Konzelman as Chief Revenue Officer

ERP Strategy and Planning

Simplifying cloud adoption for legacy SAP ECC systems

With SAP ECC support ending in 2027, the partnership between SAP, NTT DATA Business Solutions, and AWS provides businesses a cost-effective pathway to migrate to SAP S/4HANA through the RISE with SAP model, enabling digital transformation and enhanced innovation via AI and automation.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Global Shop Solutions empowers businesses with comprehensive ERP training

Choosing the right ERP provider is crucial for businesses to enhance operational efficiency and success, with key considerations including ease of use, budget, and training opportunities, as exemplified by Global Shop Solutions' comprehensive training initiatives that equip users to effectively navigate and utilize ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

Gen AI in manufacturing: Uncovering inefficiencies in processes

To optimize processes and enhance visibility into inefficiencies, organizations can leverage QAD’s Process Intelligence solution, which utilizes Gen AI in manufacturing processes to visualize workflows, identify root causes, and provide real-time alerts, leading to significant cost savings.

Deploying high-impact GenAI solutions with Inetum

Analytics and AI

AI in ERP: An essential focus for Epicor

Epicor's recent third quarter highlights its commitment to AI-driven digital transformation through new product launches, leadership appointments, and strategic acquisitions, aimed at enhancing ERP solutions for its manufacturing-focused clientele.

Analytics and AI

Next-level HCM expert Nadja Andersen on Mastering AI in ERP

The inaugural Mastering ERP conference on December 12, 2024, in London will unite ERP and AI professionals to explore best practices for incorporating AI in ERP systems, featuring insights from expert Nadja Andersen on critical AI concepts, ethical considerations, and enhancing customer experiences.

lines of code on a black background | Enhancing efficiency and data integrity for businesses: Unlocking the potential of ERP data

Cloud Platform and Technology

Unlocking the potential of ERP data in businesses with Excel-based tools

One company helping businesses unlock the potential of ERP data is More4apps, whose products leverage Excel’s flexibility and functionality.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Achieving scalable PCI compliance beyond Excel is possible, says NewRocket

Tier 1 merchants face significant challenges in complying with PCI DSS, particularly with the new PCI 4.0 standards, necessitating a shift from manual data handling, such as spreadsheets, to integrated software solutions to enhance compliance efficiency and scalability.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Darryl Sackett: Codestone is in Version 3.0 of its growth journey

Darryl Sackett, CEO of Codestone, aims to enhance customer-centric ERP-led digital transformation in his role at the firm, which is evolving from its founder-led roots through strategic growth phases to offer comprehensive solutions that leverage technology effectively in business contexts.

Human Capital Management

The SAP HCM Roadmap: WeChat, Microsoft – and no AI agent hype

SuccessConnect, the annual flagship event for SAP SuccessFactors, pitched up in Lisbon, Portugal to share the latest updates to the SAP HCM suite.

Financial Management

Transform financial efficiency with GL Connect

Enhanced financial visibility empowers businesses to make informed decisions and improve efficiency, and tools like SplashBI's GL Connect can facilitate this process through user-friendly interfaces, real-time reporting, and customizable templates.

Enterprise Asset Management

Exelon’s valuable EAM partnership: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed

The ERP Today news team, Stephanie Ball and Mark Vigoroso talk with energy company Exelon's Robert Biagotti on why the company chose IFS for its EAM implementation.

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Enterprise Architecture

Pharma firm Novartis carves out SAP BW with SNP

Pharmaceuticals firm Novartis has announced a successful SAP Business Warehouse carve out, with SNP Group as its partner of choice.