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QAD, a provider of manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, has reported its first quarter fiscal 2022 results, showing a growth in total revenue to $83m.

Salesforce Q1 results best in company’s history

Salesforce shares rose by 5 percent in extended trading following its first quarter fiscal 2022 results announcement, which saw the company raise its FY22 revenue guidance by $250m to $26bn.

Fugro selects IFS to harmonise project-oriented processes

Geodata specialist, Fugro, will implement a cloud-based ERP solution from IFS as part of a company-wide initiative to bring staff together in one collaborative way of working on a centralised technological framework, and to help unify the people, processes and business data across its global operations.

UiPath launches first automation school in Ireland

UiPath has announced the launch of the first automation school in Ireland to educate the next generation of the country’s workforce on automation.

Tech firm HCL expands investment in the UK

Leading global technology company, HCL Technologies (HCL) has announced the expansion of investment in the UK with the recruitment of 1000 technology professionals to support its clients in the UK and around the world.

US Navy opts for IFS for mission-critical maintenance planning

IFS and Lockheed Martin have been selected by the US Navy to deliver an intelligent maintenance solution that will ensure personnel spend more time focused on the mission and less on aircraft and ship repairs.

ERP, in reality, is ERP + XYZ

When we talk about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, we rarely keep the discussion centred around the core component elements of ERP in isolation of all other related ancillary, dependent and coexisting technologies.

ServiceNow enhances IT operations offering with Lightstep acquisition

ServiceNow has signed an agreement to acquire VC-backed DevOps observability platform, Lightstep.

Record revenue for Rimini Street

Rimini Street has announced strong results for Q1, stating it remains on track to achieve its strategic growth plan of reaching $1bn in annual revenue by 2026.

Strong Q1 growth for Capgemini Group

Capgemini Group has reported Q1 2021 revenues of €4.27m, an increase of 24% year-on-year.

Cloud sales boost Microsoft Q3 results

Microsoft has posted its Q3 2021 results, reporting revenue of $41.7bn, up 19% compared to the same period last year.

IFS reveals multi-year sustainability strategy

IFS has announced a multi-year focus on sustainability in a plan to improve the company’s own operations, enable customers to achieve sustainability goals and influence the industry.

Further growth for Unit4

Unit4 has announced a strong set of results for Q1 ending 31 March 2021, boosted by the launch of its next-generation ERPx solution and strategic growth investment by TA Associates of more than $2bn.

ERP Today announce fundraiser and awards event in aid of NHS Charities Together

Over the last year we’ve seen our economy battered by the onslaught of COVID-19. Industries across the board have fallen victim to relentless lockdowns, people the world over have lost civil liberties and our NHS has been overwhelmed to near breaking point. But while we hear the despondent stories over and over, there is hope and a much-needed light at the end of the tunnel.

IFS appoints Infor’s Johan Made as chief commercial officer

IFS has today announced the appointment of Johan Made as chief commercial officer.

Oracle and ServiceNow drive cloud-powered digital transformation

Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow have announced a new integration of ServiceNow IT Operations Management (ITOM) Visibility and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which allows customers to proactively visualise changes and understand how business services are being impacted as a result.

ServiceNow to quadruple Dublin footprint

ServiceNow has announced the expansion of its Dublin office where it will create 300 jobs over the next three years as part of its EMEA growth plans.

OneStream secures $200m funding at $6bn valuation

KKR-backed OneStream Software has been valued at $6bn and secured $200m in series B funding. The financing will be used to accelerate OneStream’s global expansion and innovation across its intelligent finance platform as the company capitalises on record market demand.

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PwC embeds hybrid working model for UK staff

PwC UK is the first major consulting firm to announce new working arrangements for its 22,000 staff, setting a precedent for progressive firms looking to embrace organisational agility and attract diverse talent in 2021 as the country continues its route out of lockdown.

SUSE and Udacity launch cloud native nanodegree programme

SUSE has partnered with Udacity to launch a cloud native application architecture nanodegree programme.

Celonis, IBM and Red Hat join forces

Celonis, IBM and Red Hat have announced a global strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of the Celonis execution management system.

Two senior leadership appointments for Microsoft UK

Microsoft has announced the appointments of Orla McGrath and Soraya Scott to its UK leadership team.

QAD subscription revenues up 24 percent

QAD, a provider of cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, has reported its financial results for fiscal 2021 Q4 and the fiscal full year ended 31 January 2021.

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UiPath files to go public

UiPath has filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission in what will likely be one of the largest deals of 2021.

Red Bull Racing chooses Oracle to accelerate Formula 1 data

Red Bull Racing, the four-time Formula 1 world champion team, has selected Oracle as its official cloud infrastructure partner.

UK Home Office opts for Oracle cloud

The UK Home Office has successfully transferred its key HR, payroll, finance, customer support and employee analytics services onto the Oracle cloud.

IFS acquires Axios Systems

IFS has announced the acquisition of Axios Systems, a global provider of cloud-based enterprise service management (ESM) software.