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IFS Showcases AI Impact Through Industry-Specific Scenarios
IFS's innovations at the Industrial X Unleashed event showcased partnerships with leading AI firms to integrate industry-specific solutions that enhance predictive maintenance, improve operational efficiency and transform asset management.
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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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Going from Automation to Autonomy at Rockwell Automation Fair
At Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair, CEO Blake Moret emphasized the future of manufacturing through simplified automation and AI integration, while Plex's Michael Hart highlighted the importance of structured data and human-centered autonomy in evolving from automation to smarter, more autonomous operations.
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SAP Signavio AI Agent Mining Tackles Invisible Autonomy Risk
SAP users are increasingly incorporating AI agents into workflows, which introduce 'invisible autonomy' risks that necessitate oversight, prompting the launch of SAP Signavio's AI agent mining capability to enhance monitoring, efficiency, and performance assessment of these agents.
Strong AI Governance is Critical to Responsible Enterprise Deployment
As companies rapidly adopt generative and autonomous AI technologies, effective governance has become essential to mitigate risks such as accuracy, bias, and compliance, necessitating executive oversight and coordinated efforts across various departments to ensure trust and accountability in AI deployments.
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IBM Embeds AI Consulting Tools Inside Microsoft Copilot, Cites 250,000 Hours Saved
IBM integrates its Consulting Advantage with Microsoft Copilot to enhance efficiency for consultants, saving over 250,000 hours annually, by optimizing access to proprietary information within familiar Microsoft 365 applications while maintaining governance and oversight.
Microsoft Leans on OpenAI’s Custom Chip Designs to Accelerate In-House Silicon Strategy
Microsoft is deepening its collaboration with OpenAI by leveraging the startup's custom chip designs for its own semiconductor strategy, while addressing concerns about AI hardware depreciation, which may influence enterprise decisions on long-term cloud and AI investments.
Microsoft Expands MCP into Dynamic, AI-Ready Foundation for Dynamics 365 ERP
Microsoft is transforming its Dynamics 365 ERP by upgrading its Model Context Protocol from a static toolset to a dynamic, real-time gateway, integrating analytics and allowing extensive access to ERP functions for improved AI-enabled operations by December 2025.
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Rootstock Acquires Praxis, a Salesforce Consulting Firm
Rootstock Software's acquisition of Praxis Solutions aims to enhance its Salesforce-native ERP offering by integrating Praxis's consulting expertise, providing a unified solution that accelerates digital transformation and improves service delivery.
GPT-5.1 Lands in Copilot Studio as OpenAI Pushes Speed, Reasoning, Personalization Forward
Microsoft and OpenAI have released GPT-5.1 in Copilot Studio for US customers, offering two versions—Instant and Thinking—for enhanced reasoning and personalization, thereby supporting enterprise-scale adoption and allowing organizations to test advanced AI capabilities in a controlled environment.
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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.
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IFS Loops Unveils Agentic AI-Driven Digital Workers for Industrial Operations
IFS Loops has introduced digital workers to address staffing challenges in industrial organizations, offering out-of-the-box solutions for 10 roles that enhance efficiency and transparency, demonstrated by Kodiak Gas's significant ROI through their recent implementation.
Brose Completes 6-Month SAP Cloud ERP Migration, Sets Automotive Benchmark
Brose successfully migrated its central SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private in six months without disrupting production, setting a benchmark for cloud-enabled automotive manufacturing and illustrating the importance of digital transformation.
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AI Trust Label Live for Sage Intacct Users in the US, UK
Sage launched its AI Trust Label for Sage Intacct users in the US and UK, marking the beginning of a global rollout aimed at enhancing user confidence in AI by providing transparency about data usage, ethical practices, and compliance standards.
Amey Completes Cloud ERP Overhaul with SAP S/4HANA and NTT DATA Business Solutions
Amey has successfully migrated from a 20-year-old SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Google Cloud Platform as part of its modernization initiative while partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions.
Microsoft Takes Lead in Global AI and Cloud Transformation Partnership
Microsoft is leading a global partnership to transform enterprise AI and cloud adoption, positioning itself as a strategic enabler of change through integrated infrastructure, AI solutions, and workforce training.
Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA Launch Industrial AI Cloud to Boost Germany’s Digital Sovereignty
Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA have partnered to invest €1 billion in the Industrial AI Cloud in Munich, aiming to create one of Europe's largest AI factories, enhancing Germany's AI capabilities by 50% with 0.5 exaFLOPS performance, while ensuring data sovereignty and compliance for European businesses.
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Defence Holdings and Oracle Forge New AI Framework for Global Defense
Defence Holdings PLC has partnered with Oracle to provide sovereign AI solutions for global defense, integrating its technologies with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to enhance national security capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty and scalability.
Rootstock Bolsters Innovation Engine with Engineering Hub in Bangalore
Rootstock Software established Rootstock Software India Private Limited in Bangalore, aiming to create a global Center of Excellence for product development that enhances agility, accelerates innovation, and delivers advanced ERP solutions for manufacturers amid growing industry challenges.
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Sage Launches Suite of AI-Powered ERP tools for SMBs
Sage launched a suite of AI-powered ERP tools at its event in Barcelona, enhancing capabilities for small- and medium-sized businesses with upgrades to Sage X3 and the upcoming Finance Intelligence Agent, underscoring the importance of AI in efficient tax and accounting operations.
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Sage 50 Cloud Brings Accounting into the AI Era
Sage has launched Sage 50 Cloud, a fully cloud-deployed accounting solution for SMBs that maintains its familiar interface while enabling AI features like Sage Copilot.
Infor Unveils Industry-Built AI Agents to Transform Operational Workflows
Infor has launched its Built for Industry AI Agents, generative AI tools tailored for specific sectors that automate workflows and improve operational efficiency, utilizing its cloud platform on AWS to provide contextual, industry-specific solutions without the need for custom coding.
Jordan Weitzen Joins Acumatica as Chief Financial Officer
Acumatica has appointed Jordan Weitzen as CFO to succeed Wayne Kimber, aiming to enhance strategic growth and partnerships while adapting a data-driven approach akin to consumer tech, signaling a shift towards a modern SaaS operational model.
Sage Acquires Criterion to Bolster Mid-Market HCM
Sage has acquired Criterion, a US-based human capital management platform, to enhance its AI-driven HR and payroll capabilities for mid-sized businesses facing complex workforce management challenges.
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Accenture Appoints Matt Prebble to Lead UK, Ireland & Africa Operations
Accenture has appointed Matt Prebble as the new lead for its UK, Ireland and Africa operations starting October 1, succeeding Shaheen Sayed, who has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer of Accenture's Reinvention Services.
Your ERP Is Under Attack: Are You Ready?
How enterprise leaders are protecting business applications against soaring cyber threats and why you can't afford to wait.
Acumatica’s 2025 R2 Release Takes A Human-First Leap
Acumatica has launched its 2025 R2 update, introducing a redesigned user interface, integrated AI tools, and industry-specific enhancements to empower mid-market businesses with greater efficiency and adaptability.