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Aptean Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Logility
Aptean has announced its acquisition of Logility Supply Chain Solutions for $14.30 per share in cash, aiming to enhance its AI-powered supply chain planning offerings and provide greater strategic focus and resources for Logility, which serves over 500 clients globally.
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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.
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Deep Instinct blocks zero-day attacks in real time for NetApp and Amazon FSx
Deep Instinct's DSX for Cloud – Amazon FSx NetApp employs advanced AI-driven technology to deliver comprehensive, real-time security against zero-day attacks, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency for organizations managing hybrid environments.
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IBM and e& collaborate to enhance AI ethics and compliance
e& partners with IBM to create a multi-model AI governance solution aimed at enhancing AI compliance, ethical oversight, and transparency, leveraging IBM's watsonx.governance platform to address risks and optimize AI performance as part of their ongoing collaboration.
IFS Industrial AI
IFS Surpasses €1 billion in ARR, Driven by Customer-Centric Approach and Rising Demand for Industrial AI
IFS reported its strongest financial performance in FY2024, achieving over €1 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue and total revenues of €1.228 billion, driven by a 32% YoY growth in ARR and 38% in cloud revenue, alongside a notable increase in customer satisfaction and strategic acquisitions reflecting the growing demand for Industrial AI solutions.
a landscape image of skyscrapers in Dubai | NetSuite launches UAE business innovations and eZhire collab
NetSuite launches UAE business innovations and eZhire collaboration
NetSuite has announced product updates and AI innovations designed to boost efficiency and capitalize on new opportunities in the UAE.
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Sage and Tractics partner to deliver cloud solution for heavy civil contractors
Sage and Tractics have partnered to integrate Sage Intacct Construction with Tractics' cloud-native platform, enhancing operations and financial management for heavy civil contractors by providing real-time project data access and streamlined business processes.
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Automation Anywhere and PwC India collaborate to boost intelligent spend management
Automation Anywhere has announced a partnership with PwC India to help it enhance its Intelligent Spend Management Suite (ISMS).
NTT DATA
NTT DATA, ITOCHU and Mistubishi leverage APN and AI for smart plant maintenance
NTT DATA, NTT COMWARE, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group successfully demonstrated a smart maintenance solution using the IOWN All-Photonics Network and AI technologies, enabling real-time inspection of factory facilities with remote-controlled robots and advanced video analysis, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in manufacturing.
a diverse group of people prepare supplies for donations | DATABASICS and Sage Intacct-powered JMT Consulting partner for non-profit efficiency
DATABASICS and Sage Intacct-powered JMT Consulting partner for non-profit efficiency
DATABASICS has joined forces with JMT Consulting to deliver enhanced productivity to non-profit organizations.
Is the future agentic for ERP?
The future is agentic - or is it? Microsoft and Celonis case studies may show ERP users the truth behind the AI agent hype.
a salt mining site in yellow and orange colours | Atlas Salt digs into Oracle Cloud for efficiency and financial management
Atlas Salt digs into Oracle Cloud for efficiency and financial management
Atlas Salt is digging into Oracle’s project and financial management solutions to support the development of its Great Atlantic Salt deposit.
CrowdStrike expands cloud security reach with Oracle integration
Oracle and Adarga partner, pointing to UK’s possible AI future
Oracle has partnered with AI-driven information intelligence leader Adarga to deploy its Vantage software on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing defence and security operations in the UK by enabling rapid data extraction and analysis from millions of sources, while adhering to national security and sovereignty requirements.
Capgemini and Ascendance
Capgemini and Ascendance strengthen partnership to propel decarbonized aviation
Capgemini has expanded its partnership with start-up Ascendance to advance sustainable aviation through hybrid electric propulsion technology, facilitating the transition from technology demonstrations to large-scale production, thereby addressing climate change and reshaping the aviation industry.
SUSE gives retail the Edge with new suite
SUSE has unveiled updates to its SUSE Edge solutions, including SUSE Edge 3.2 and SUSE Edge Suite, designed to enhance operational efficiency, security, and innovation for retailers, showcased at NRF 2025 with features like real-time fraud detection and zero touch deployment.
Acumatica and CYBRA
Acumatica users to enhance business efficiency with CYBRA
CYBRA has partnered with Acumatica to integrate its RFID and label printing software with Acumatica's ERP systems, enhancing label design, inventory tracking, and operational efficiency for users while aiming to reduce shipping errors.
Oracle and Inoapps serve gastro giant with Fusion HCM
Mitchells & Butlers has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management, supported by Inoapps, to enhance employee engagement and streamline HR processes for its workforce of nearly 48,000 across the UK.
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Microsoft Introduces Copilot Chat with AI Agents for 365 Customers
Microsoft has launched Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a pay-as-you-go AI chat service for commercial customers that enhances workforce efficiency and collaboration through GPT-4o-powered interactions, IT controls, and integration with Dynamics 365 to support a wide range of business processes and decision-making.
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Oracle’s Chief Corporate Architect Edward Screven to retire in February
Edward Screven, Oracle's Executive VP and Chief Corporate Architect, will retire in February after 38 years, having led the company's technology and architecture initiatives, including its successful open-source strategy and innovations through Oracle Labs.
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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.
Walmart and IBM accelerate last-mile delivery in new collaboration
Walmart GoLocal has partnered with IBM to integrate its last-mile delivery services into IBM Sterling Order Management, providing retailers with enhanced delivery solutions and streamlined operational workflows.
a tax form and euro banknotes on a black background | Talent shortages threaten progress in digital tax transformation, Vertex study finds
Talent shortages threaten progress in digital tax transformation, Vertex study finds
New study by Vertex has exposed critical skills gaps in tax teams that could hinder businesses' progress in tax transformation.
Epicor
Epicor Prism enhances enterprise intelligence with AI for supply chains
Epicor has launched Epicor Prism, a new supply chain-focused software that utilizes vertical AI agents to enhance user experience, automate tasks, and provide actionable insights within its ERP platform, aiming to improve productivity and decision-making for organizations.
Oracle brings “Xstore Factor” to retail in 2025
Oracle has launched an enhanced version of Xstore Point of Service, featuring a redesigned architecture and a mobile-friendly interface, enabling retailers to streamline operations and improve customer experiences through intuitive workflows and advanced data processing capabilities.
Uk parliament building in London | UK government launches plan for “decade of national renewal” powered by AI
UK government launches plan for “decade of national renewal” powered by AI
UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer is putting trust in AI as a productivity tool, by greenlighting the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push
Google Cloud helps scale AI image generation amid rapid surge of user growth
Google Cloud has teamed up with Australian AI firm Leonardo.AI, recently acquired by Canva, to enhance its image generation capabilities for a rapidly growing user base of 29 million, aiming to improve infrastructure efficiency and introduce advanced features like Flow State for iterative image refinement.
Cohesity fortifies cyber event response service 
AI-powered data security platform company Cohesity this month announced it has expanded the Cohesity Cyber Event Response Team (CERT) service to include partnerships with a number of incident response (IR) vendors.  The team says that by partnering with IR vendors...