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IBM and The Weather Company launch new storytelling technology
IBM has unveiled its latest innovations to the Max Platform, Max Velocity and Max Alert Live, with its subsidiary The Weather Company in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas.
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UiPath appoints Robert Enslin as co-CEO
UiPath has appointed Robert Enslin as co-chief executive officer, effective May 16, 2022. Bringing more than 30 years of enterprise software experience, Enslin will work alongside UiPath’s founder and current chief executive officer Daniel Dines as part of what Dines...
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UiPath and Finastra team up to deliver automation to banking sector
UiPath is providing a new Automation as a Service (AaaS) offering on the Finastra cloud, designed to deliver a managed service model for automation to Finastra’s bank, credit union, and financial institution customers.
BlackLine announces global availability of accounting solution package
BlackLine has announced the global availability of its ‘Modern Accounting Playbook’ (MAP), a solution package to help companies get up and running quickly on BlackLine‘s accounting automation platform and guide them through to financial close. The solution package, which has already...
Oracle takes on Verizon and expands global network with innovation lab
Verizon and Oracle are teaming to explore how Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) can transform industries including utilities, manufacturing, communications, and construction and engineering.
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Cloud strength fuels Microsoft in Q3
Microsoft has reported results for Q3 of fiscal year 2022 ended March 31, 2022, revealing an 18 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to $49.4bn. Microsoft recorded a 26 percent increase in Intelligent Cloud revenue to $19.1bn; a 17 percent increase...
Southwest Airlines takes off with IFS
Southwest Airlines has deployed IFS as its enterprise maintenance management standard to optimize operational performance by safeguarding aircraft reliability and availability.
IFS delivers outstanding Q1 performance
IFS has delivered an exceptional Q1 performance, with ACV bookings up 78 percent year on year and recurring revenues up a significant 45 percent year on year. The company continues to report growing demand for its cloud technology, resulting in...
Kyndryl expands SAP partnership to boost digital transformation
The world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, Kyndryl, has expanded its strategic partnership with SAP to focus on developing new solutions to assist its customers in solving its most complex digital business transformation challenges.
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UK workers seek automation over collaboration tools amid productivity crisis
New research by Sapphire Systems, the digital operating platform provider to mid-market and enterprise organizations, has revealed that British workers feel collaboration tools are a distraction and cause them to make mistakes, and are instead calling for employers to invest...
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Unit4 research reveals barriers to innovation for professional services firms
New research commissioned by Unit4 analyzing the views of European professional services firms reveals a rise in demand for external skills to support digital transformation, whilst legacy IT systems and talent attrition hinder innovation in the industry. The study: ‘Professional...
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Workday expands ESG offering to drive social and sustainability initiatives
Workday has introduced new solutions and expanded capabilities to help its global customers meet the demands of evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations and corporate accountability.
Kraft Heinz and Microsoft join forces to accelerate supply chain transformation
The Kraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz) and Microsoft are joining forces to develop solutions designed to accelerate the consumer goods giant’s transformation and enable a more resilient supply chain.
Oracle delivers high performance and scale with Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M
Oracle has completed the rollout of Oracle Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M, the latest generation of Oracle Database Platform in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which will allow customers to run existing workloads much faster, with greater scale and at a much lower cost.
Partners Group acquires majority stake in Version 1
Partners Group, a global private markets firm, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Version 1 from Volpi Capital and become its new partner for the company’s next phase of growth. The acquisition is the conclusion of a process...
BARK unleashes its potential with Oracle NetSuite
Oracle NetSuite has been chosen by BARK, a subscription-based e-commerce and content company for dog lovers, to support its commitment to creating the world’s best products and experiences for dogs. With NetSuite, BARK has been able to unify financials, order management, purchasing,...
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PwC acquires Pollen8 to enhance innovation capabilities
PwC has acquired London-based innovation consultancy, Pollen8. The deal will give PwC access to Pollen8’s specialist innovation management platform, enhancing its firmwide technology innovation capability.
Asda partners with Workday to deliver engaging employee experiences
Workday has been selected by Asda, one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, to support its global workforce and deliver an enhanced employee experience. With more than 140,000 dedicated colleagues, Asda serves more than 18 million customers who...
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IBM exceeds Q1 earnings estimates
IBM has reported better-than-expected Q1 2022 results, with revenue up 8 percent year on year, as the company continues restructuring its business around hybrid cloud platforms, software infrastructure and consulting services.
Alabama higher education institutions tap into Oracle Cloud
Alabama’s Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has selected Oracle Student Financial Planning to drive the number of high school graduates applying for federal financial aid. Last year, an estimated $67.8m in federal Pell Grants were left unclaimed by eligible Alabama students who did not finish the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Xero named as FIFA Women’s Football Partner
Xero, the small business management platform, has been named as a FIFA Women’s Football Partner under FIFA’s new commercial partnership structure that will come into effect in 2023. The global partnership will cover the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New...
Accenture unlocks innovation with new sovereign cloud practice
Accenture has introduced a new worldwide practice to help organizations take advantage of disruptive new technologies in the cloud through utilizing trusted frameworks, services and controls. The Accenture Cloud First Sovereign Practice includes four new sovereign cloud centers in Kronberg, Germany,...
Oracle launches employee experience platform to meet evolving workforce needs
Oracle has launched Oracle ME, a comprehensive platform within Oracle Cloud HCM, which gives HR and business leaders a tool to support employee success and to streamline communications across the organization.
Deloitte invests $1bn in global sustainability and climate practice
With Earth Day 2022 just around the corner, Deloitte has announced a significant expansion and investment in Deloitte Sustainability and Climate, a global practice serving clients as they define a path to a more sustainable future.
Eurotunnel on track to boost customer journeys with Salesforce
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle (Eurotunnel) has selected Salesforce to support its digital transformation journey and enhance engagement with customers by leveraging Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Eurotunnel will use the platform to further improve the services it offers to customers and boost travel...
Thoma Bravo software sprees continues with $6.9bn SailPoint deal
Not one month after its $10.7bn acquisition of SaaS tool Anaplan, US software investment firm Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SailPoint. The all-cash transaction values the enterprise identity security brand at approximately $6.9bn.
EY acquires Blackdot to strengthen customer transformation
EY has acquired specialist customer consultancy Blackdot Consulting Ltd (Blackdot) to strengthen EY transformation, customer and growth capabilities. The acquisition will assist EY teams in serving clients to develop and implement customer-centric growth strategies, including design, user experience, digitization, omni-channel, go-to-market...
Hydrite selects Infor to modernize its business
Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, has selected Infor CloudSuite Chemicals to help manage critical business processes and transform its business. The solution will provide Hydrite with real-time visibility across its entire enterprise and tools...
Inoapps announces major Abry Partners investment
Global Oracle partner Inoapps has signed an agreement with Abry Partners, a leading Boston-based private equity firm, which has taken a substantial stake in Inoapps, resulting in joint control with founder and CEO, Andy Bird. The investment is planned to accelerate both acquisition-based and organic growth, along with increased headcount for the Aberdeen-headquartered business.
Hands off the Lego: Merlin Entertainments taps Oracle to make days out more contactless
Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest operator of family entertainment destinations, has chosen Oracle point-of-sale and hospitality technology to personalize and simplify guest visits to its attractions such as Legoland   and Sea Life aquariums.
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