News about Workday

Opkey Targets SaaS Release Bottleneck with AI-Driven ‘Release-to-Action’ Automation

Opkey has launched Release Advisor, an AI tool that automates the analysis of Oracle and Workday updates to streamline release decision-making, cutting analysis time by 60-80% and enabling faster certification of updates.

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Analytics and AI

Enterprise Apps as Systems of Action: Workday Pushing AI into Execution with Sana Launch

Workday has launched Sana, a unified AI interface that integrates directly into its HR and finance platform, enabling users to not only analyze but also execute tasks within governed workflows, thereby redefining enterprise AI adoption by embedding it in critical business processes.

Analytics and AI

Workday, Salesforce FY26 Q4 Earnings Show Growth, Scale, and Platform Competition

Recent fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings from Workday and Salesforce highlight the significance of production-grade AI adoption and platform expansion in driving enterprise software growth.

Analytics and AI

Workday Names Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri CEO as Company Reorients Leadership for AI Era

Workday appointed co-founder Aneel Bhusri as CEO, succeeding Carl Eschenbach, to lead the company's next phase focused on leveraging AI within enterprise applications while maintaining operational discipline established during Eschenbach's tenure.

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Analytics and AI

Workday to Invest CAD $1 Billion in Canada as Demand Grows for Compliant, AI-Enabled ERP

Workday plans a CAD $1 billion investment in Canada to expand talent, operations, and customer support as demand grows for compliant, AI-enabled ERP software.

Analytics and AI

Workday Launches Paradox ATS for Faster Frontline Hiring

Workday's integration of the AI-driven Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System streamlines frontline hiring by enabling mobile-first applications, drastically reducing time-to-hire to an average of 3.5 days and automating up to 90% of hiring tasks.

Analytics and AI

Retail AI Hits NRF 2026: SAP, Microsoft, Workday Turn Agentic Platforms into New Operating System for Stores and Commerce

Retail tech giants SAP, Microsoft, and Workday are leveraging AI to transform commerce operations into integrated, agent-driven systems at the NRF 2026 event, showcasing a shift from isolated applications to comprehensive retail infrastructure.

Analytics and AI

Workday to Support US Tech Force in Building AI-Ready Federal Workforce

The company brings a skills-based approach to talent management through Workday Government Cloud, aligning with federal modernization efforts.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CloudRock Acquires SuccessDay to Offer Independent Alternative to Large System Integrators

CloudRock has acquired Dutch HR-IT firm SuccessDay, expanding its European footprint. The deal combines global ERP expertise with regional advisory and AMS, offering clients integrated support across Workday, Oracle, and SAP.

Enterprise Architecture

Epic’s Healthcare-Native ERP, AI Gambit: Disruption or Long Game Against Major Players?

Epic's development of a healthcare-native ERP aims to integrate seamlessly with its EHR and AI features, potentially disrupting the market by consolidating operational functions while forcing health systems to reflect on their existing application frameworks, though full capabilities are not expected until 2027.

Analytics and AI

Workday’s EU Sovereign Cloud to Support Compliance, AI Adoption

Workday announced its EU Sovereign Cloud, set for 2026 release, which enables European customers to utilize AI-driven HR and finance solutions while ensuring compliance with emerging data regulations.

Analytics and AI

Workday Boosts ERP Automation with Pipedream Buy, BigQuery Patnership

Workday has announced plans to buy Pipedream to enhance ERP-native automation with over 3,000 pre-built connectors, and partnered with Google BigQuery to improve data integration and analytics, while also expanding its Workday GO solution for global payroll and faster deployments.

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Analytics and AI

Sana Acquisition Promises New AI Tools for Workday Users

Workday's recent acquisition of Sana aims to integrate AI-powered tools into its platform, enhancing productivity and user experiences through new AI agents and a seamless learning system, marking a significant shift towards intelligent ERP solutions.

Business Process Management and Automation

Zuora and Workday Deepen Partnership to Tackle Complex Revenue Management

Zuora and Workday have expanded their partnership to integrate Zuora's monetization platform with Workday Financial Management, aiming to streamline financial processes for B2C companies managing complex billing models, enhance accuracy, and promote strategic financial decision-making.

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Analytics and AI

Workday unveils new Agent System of Record to manage AI workforce

Workday has introduced the Workday Agent System of Record to centralize the management of AI agents across organizations

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Human Capital Management

Workday integrates TechWolf AI for employee skills management

Workday has announced the integration of TechWolf’s AI-powered skills intelligence across its global workforce.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Microsoft Announces 2025 Release Wave 1 Plan for Dynamics 365

Microsoft's recently announced 2025 Release Wave 1 for Dynamics 365, scheduled for April to September 2025, introduces various AI-integrated enhancements aimed at improving user productivity across sales, customer service, finance, supply chain management, and business central applications, while also emphasizing the importance of thorough planning and user training for effective implementation.

Financial Management

Workday Brings Zuora Monetization Suite into Financial Management Solution

Zuora has partnered with Workday to enhance financial management processes for businesses by integrating their monetization suite with Workday Financial Management, thereby improving accuracy, streamlining workflows, and supporting flexible billing models to drive growth and operational efficiency.

Human Capital Management

Johns Hopkins opens doors to Workday for modernization program

Workday, has announced that Johns Hopkins has selected it to replace the company’s decades-old ERP system with a new, cloud-based platform.

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Application Development and Integration

Workday appoints UiPath’s Rob Enslin as CCO amid results announcement

Workday has announced the appointment of Rob Enslin as president and chief commercial officer (CCO) from his previous role as UiPath’s CEO.

CRM and Customer Experience

Workday and Compa team up to transform HR capabilities

Workday has announced a partnership with Compa, a provider of software-delivered market data, to bring Compa’s real-time market intelligence directly into Workday, helping companies make more informed pay decisions to attract and retain talent. Compa’s market intelligence will replace yearly...

Data and Data Management

Workday’s Evisort acquisition bolsters data wins for end users

Workday has announced its acquisition of Evisort, an AI-native document intelligence platform, aiming to enhance its finance and HR solutions with improved access to unstructured data and automation capabilities, with completion expected by Q3 FY2025.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Workday and Groundswell take US federal agency to the cloud

Workday and Groundswell have announced the successful "go live" of Workday Government Cloud for a US federal agency.

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Analytics and AI

Google Cloud and Workday upgrade users’ GenAI tools

Google Cloud and Workday have expanded their partnership bringing new GenAI capabilities to enhance how customers build and manage their apps on Workday.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Workday to invest over £550m in the UK to offer locally-run solutions

Workday has announced plans to invest over £550m in its UK operations over the next three years to offer locally-run solutions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) UK Public Cloud partnership and grow the UK economy with workforce expansion, skills development programs and Workday venture funding.

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Human Capital Management

Workday partners with Saab to help employees thrive

Workday has announced its partnership with Saab, a leading Swedish defense and security company, to prioritize Saab’s employee experience and drive business success.

Human Capital Management

Workday and Randstad collaborate for sustainable HCM

Workday has announced that Randstad is extending its existing Workday agreement to roll out Workday Financial Management and Workday HCM.

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Human Capital Management

Workday celebrates Finance and HR decision-makers as “rock stars” of business

Workday has expanded its advertising, “bringing rock back to the workplace”, featuring rock stars Gwen Stefani, Travis Barker and Billy Idol.