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Oracle Unveils AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud Applications

ServiceNow and AWS expand collaboration for AI transformation

ServiceNow and AWS have announced the expansion of their collaboration with new capabilities to accelerate AI business transformation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SYSPRO strengthens UK presence with NexSys acquisition

SYSPRO has acquired NexSys to enhance its presence in the UK and Europe, broaden its digital manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition will drive new software solutions for mid-market manufacturers and distributors.

Cloud Platform and Technology

South Korea: Microsoft Azure first hyperscaler to serve Korean public sector

Microsoft has become the first Big Tech company to receive certification under South Korea's Cloud Security Assurance Program, enabling its Azure services to be used by public institutions and marking a significant milestone for foreign cloud providers in the region's strict data security landscape.

A plane landing | Sage Intacct assists business growth with new capabilities

Financial Management

Sage Intacct fosters business growth with new capabilities

Sage has announced that its copilot is available to early adopters initially in the US and UK on Sage Intacct to boost productivity for SMBs.

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Application Development and Integration

National Highways signs two contracts worth £40m with Big Red

National Highways, an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Transport, has signed two long-term deals with Oracle estimated at almost £40m. Formerly known as Highways England until 2021, National Highways plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains England’s...

a computer showing graphics and trends in an office | KPMG UK joins FinTech Scotland for accelerated growth

Financial Management

KPMG UK joins FinTech Scotland for accelerated tech adoption and growth

KPMG UK has joined forces with FinTech Scotland to help foster innovation, boost growth and drive technology adoption in the fintech sector.

photo of the Czech Aero Vodochody plane flying in the sky with mountains and clouds in the background | IFS Cloud x Aero

Cloud Platform and Technology

Largest Czech aircraft manufacturer chooses IFS Cloud to drive digitalization

IFS Cloud has been chosen by the largest Czech aircraft manufacturer to enhance aircraft production efficiency and transition to paperless operations by integrating it with Siemens' Teamcenter for standardized processes and improved quality.

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Analytics and AI

IBM and AWS partner to scale responsible GenAI

IBM and AWS will reveal their collaboration at AWS re:Invent, focusing on integrating IBM Granite AI models within AWS platforms like SageMaker and Bedrock to enhance responsible AI adoption and showcase new governance and automation capabilities.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Infor to launch refreshed partner program for first time in eight years

Infor is set to launch a new partner program on January 2, 2025, marking a shift from a reseller-focused model to a cloud-modern engagement strategy that aims to enhance partner value and growth in SaaS offerings while responding to current industry trends.

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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.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP and AWS help BBC save money and reduce complexity by moving to the cloud

SAP continues its partnership with the BBC by moving its IT systems for finance, HR, and procurement to the cloud using RISE with SAP on Amazon Web Services, aiming to streamline operations and enhance digital transformation.

Business Process Management and Automation

Kyriba and Riyadh Air partner on treasury management in aviation

Kyriba has announced its partnership with Riyadh to help Riyadh Air automate and streamline its treasury management processes.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft unveils Innovation Hub to transform Australian businesses

Microsoft has unveiled a new multi-million-dollar Innovation Hub in Australia, to empower Australian organisations to leverage the power of AI and other technologies. This new facility joins Microsoft’s global network of over 40 Innovation Hubs and marks a milestone in...

Analytics and AI

EY appoints Joe Depa as new CIO amidst substantial AI investments

Ernest & Young has appointed Joe Depa as the new EY Global chief innovation officer, tasked with leading the global innovation strategy and applied innovation initiatives to enhance service delivery and address business challenges amid emerging technologies.

Service Management

ANZ giant Atturra Chrome-plates SAP data services as 2027 looms

Atturra's ANATAS has acquired Chrome Consulting for approximately A$7.6M to enhance its SAP capabilities in the Australia and New Zealand market as support for SAP ECC nears its end, positioning both companies for growth in the enterprise solutions sector.

Human Capital Management

Sage stands out with “high pace of innovation” amid upbeat year-end results

Sage has announced its year-end results with a robust rise in operating profit amid a successful year of broad-based revenue growth.

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Analytics and AI

Salesforce launches automated AI Agent testing center

Salesforce has introduced agentic lifecycle management tools that enable businesses to automate AI agent testing, prototype in secure environments and manage usage effectively, addressing the growing need for reliable agent configurations without disrupting production systems.

a woman holding a tablet with 'Payroll' written on it and a blue credit card | EY launches Integrated Global Payroll Solution for payroll management

Human Capital Management

EY launches Integrated Global Payroll Solution for payroll management

EY has announced the launch of a next-generation Integrated Global Payroll Solution to assist payroll management.

Analytics and AI

Julia White joins Amazon Web Services as marketing chief

Amazon Web Services has appointed Julia White, a former executive at SAP and Microsoft, as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President.

Data and Data Management

Microsoft and Oracle expand multi-cloud partnership with new Database@Azure integrations

At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Microsoft and Oracle announced an expanded partnership featuring enhanced Oracle Database@Azure capabilities for data governance, analytics, and AI, integrating with Microsoft Purview for secure data management, introducing new networking features for enterprise security, and expanding availability across nine regions, while also planning to further enhance their collaboration with Exadata services.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP and Deloitte – the latest contributors to UK government’s Shared Services Strategy

SAP SE has launched the Unity Cluster program with the UK government to improve shared services across various departments using cloud technology and collaboration with Deloitte, aiming to enhance efficiency and streamline HR, finance and procurement processes.

Automation

Automation Anywhere and PwC India partner for AI-powered solutions

Automation Anywhere has announced a new partnership with PwC India to provide advanced Generative AI solutions to various industries.

image of purple brain on white and green background | Copilot

Analytics and AI

Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft drive AI innovation with Copilot practice

To address the increasing demand for AI transformation, Accenture and Avanade, in their joint venture with Microsoft, announced they are launching a Copilot business transformation practice to help organizations reinvent their business operations and integrate generative AI, agentic AI and...

aerial shot of the Shibuya district and people crossing the street | Boomi Japan investment

Business Process Management and Automation

Boomi to invest in its commitment to Japan with SunBridge Partners

The integration and automation leader Boomi has announced an investment in Boomi KK with SunBridge Partners, a Japan/US venture capital and professional services firm, to deepen Boomi’s commitment to Japan and expand its go-to-market (GTM) tailored solutions and localized support....

Cloud Platform and Technology

SoftwareOne admits “disappointing” Q3 24 results amid strategy change

SoftwareOne has announced “disappointing” Q3 2024 results which the company attributed to “a loss of sales momentum”.

Security

SUSE launches AI platform to ensure customers’ privacy

SUSE has unveiled SUSE AI, a cloud-native platform designed to support the deployment of privacy-focused GenAI applications while ensuring security, compliance and full control for enterprises in regulated industries.

Business Process Management and Automation

Boomi strengthens operational excellence with new executive appointments

Boomi has appointed Valerie Rainey as Chief Operating Officer and Francesca Molinari as Chief People Officer to enhance operational efficiency and focus on workplace culture.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft to raise prices of Power BI licenses in 2025

Microsoft plans to increase the prices of its Power BI Pro and Premium per user licenses to $14 and $24 per month, respectively, starting April 1, 2025.

ERP Strategy and Planning

NTT DATA Business Solutions to accelerate cloud adoption for SMBs

NTT DATA Business Solutions has launched tailored offerings for high-growth SMBs using SAP's GROW with SAP public cloud solutions to enhance cloud adoption, streamline operations, and support sustained business growth.

photo of Westminster during sunset | SAP Sovereign Cloud launch for public sector

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP launches Sovereign Cloud to empower the UK public sector

SAP has launched its Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the UK to provide secure and compliant localized cloud solutions for public sector organizations and regulated industries, ensuring high standards of data residency and security.