Media Awareness Program

UK Businesses Gear Up for Significant AI Investment in 2025

NewRocket Launches Flightpath.AI at Knowledge 2025 to Accelerate Applied AI Adoption on ServiceNow

NewRocket has launched Flightpath.AI, a four-week program aimed at transforming generative and agentic AI concepts into practical solutions on the ServiceNow platform, enabling businesses to test AI applications and develop prototypes that demonstrate real-world outcomes.

Analytics and AI

IBM & Oracle Partner on AI Agents: Here Comes the Enterprise Workflow Revolution

IBM and Oracle have enhanced their longstanding partnership to integrate IBM's watsonx AI into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, paving the way for advanced agentic AI capabilities across various enterprise applications while promoting ESG reporting for sustainability and compliance.

Security

Beyond Identity: Securing Access and Enforcing Least Privilege Across Critical Applications

As increasing threats and complex IT environments render traditional identity and access management inadequate, organizations are adopting least privilege enforcement as a strategic necessity to enhance security and mitigate risks associated with privileged access across critical applications.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Finding the Right ERP Systems for Small Businesses in 2025

To thrive in the fast-paced landscape of 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need an adaptable, cloud-first ERP system that enables rapid implementation, offers intelligent insights, and provides clear pricing, with solutions like GROW with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Oracle NetSuite emerging as top contenders.

Data and Data Management

Breaking the Chains of Data Fragmentation with Microsoft Fabric and CData Sync

Mid-market organizations struggle with fragmented data across systems without dedicated IT support, but by integrating CData Sync with Microsoft Fabric, they can centralize and automate data management, significantly reducing manual effort and improving analytics for better strategic decision-making.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Beyond the Blue Button: Building Operational Resilience and Enabling Responsible AI Governance

Organizations must enhance their resilience by improving risk visibility and aligning technology initiatives with business outcomes, while also establishing a culture of accountability and responsible AI governance to navigate the complexities of cyber threats and innovation.

Cloud Platform and Technology

How CloudPaths & NetSuite Help Finance Teams Master the Cloud

Finance teams face numerous challenges including complex reporting, compliance standards, cybersecurity threats, and the need for accurate forecasting, which outdated systems cannot address; however, CloudPaths leverages NetSuite's cloud-native architecture and consultative approach to optimize compliance and operational efficiency while preparing for future advancements like AI integration.

Security

Fortifying the Factory Floor: A Cybersecurity Blueprint for Manufacturers

Cyberattacks on manufacturing operations can result in severe consequences including downtime, theft of intellectual property, and financial loss, with recent data revealing 88% of UK companies experienced breaches largely due to human error, emphasizing the need for fundamental security practices and robust measures from firms like Codestone to enhance cybersecurity resilience.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Enabling Continuous Learning for Oracle Quarterly Releases: Preparing for 25C and the Redwood Impact

Organizations using Oracle Cloud Applications must prioritize continuous learning to effectively navigate quarterly releases like the 25C update, which aims to enhance user experience through the Redwood design, while tailored training programs can address varying impacts of changes to ensure user adoption and minimize disruptions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Extend beyond traditional ERP: How the Composable Enterprise Model Empowers Businesses to Take Control

As businesses face the looming end-of-maintenance deadline for SAP ECC, the Composable Enterprise model, aided by solutions like JiVS, offers a compelling alternative by enabling data independence, reducing migration costs, and facilitating the integration of best-of-breed applications, ultimately allowing organizations to build agile IT landscapes free from legacy constraints.

Quality and Testing

Why ERP Cloud Migrations Demand a New Approach to Testing

Migrating ERP systems to the cloud promises greater agility and innovation but introduces complexities that necessitate a continuous, business-driven testing strategy, which can be effectively managed with tools like Original Software that empower non-technical users and facilitate ongoing process validation.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Implementing Cloud ERP: Codestone’s Six-Phase Approach

Effective cloud ERP implementation is vital for businesses to overcome inefficiencies and achieve seamless operations, yet success relies on proper planning, team training, and selecting the right provider like Codestone, which employs a structured six-phase methodology to ensure alignment with standard functionalities and facilitate long-term improvements.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Beyond the Desk: Powering Businesses with Real-Time Mobile Data

In a fast-paced business environment, mobile tools are essential for remote employees to capture and access real-time data directly from their locations, enhancing workforce empowerment, accuracy, visibility, and agility, as demonstrated by Nextworld's mobile-first solutions.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Redwood: Change Management and User Adoption Working Hand in Hand

Oracle's Redwood UX revolutionizes enterprise applications by emphasizing intuitive design and automation, but its success depends on effective collaboration between change management and user adoption teams to empower employees through tailored training and support.

Analytics and AI

Tackling the Industry’s Biggest Challenges to Drive Manufacturing Forward

Manufacturers face numerous challenges today, including rising costs and skills gaps, but QAD aims to transform these obstacles into opportunities through pragmatic AI solutions, low-code extensibility, and a deep understanding of industry-specific needs.

Financial Management

Say Goodbye to Paper Receipts: The Future of Expenses is Here

Rossera’s SmartExpenses revolutionizes expense management by providing a user-friendly app that integrates seamlessly with Oracle systems, automates manual processes, enforces compliance, and enhances usability, ultimately addressing the common pain points faced by organizations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Why Oracle E-Business Suite Still Matters—And How to Support Today’s Users

Despite the shift towards cloud-native ERP solutions, Oracle E-Business Suite remains crucial for many organizations, highlighting the need for ongoing user training to mitigate productivity losses and the impact of knowledge gaps as experienced employees retire.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Fudgelearn Bridges the ERP Training Gap with People-First Innovation

Fudgelearn, a UK-based training consultancy founded in 2017, aims to improve ERP implementation success by prioritizing end-user training with tailored, direct-to-user strategies, modern technology integrations, and a focus on continuous learning, thereby ensuring better adoption and return on investment for organizations.

Data and Data Management

Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Danger of Migrating to SAP S/4HANA Without Clean Data

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA promises numerous advantages, but achieving a 'Clean Core' and effective digital transformation hinges on maintaining clean data, as unaddressed data quality issues can complicate the migration process and undermine potential benefits.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Streamlining Critical Upgrades: How ViaSat Lowered Risk and Raised Quality with Intelligent Testing

ViaSat's strategic use of Original Software's user-friendly testing platform for their Oracle EBS R12 upgrade significantly reduced risks, improved audit readiness, and enhanced software quality by enabling comprehensive documentation and automation, positioning the company for future efficiency gains.

Security

Strengthen Your ERP Security with Smarter SoD and User Access Management

Effective Segregation of Duties (SoD) and user access management in ERP systems are crucial for reducing fraud risks and ensuring compliance, necessitating automation, continuous access reviews, and a balanced approach to user privileges.

Analytics and AI

A Streamlined Approach to Custom Gen AI Models with NTT DATA Business Solutions

NTT DATA Business Solutions' GenAI Connector simplifies the development of custom generative AI models for businesses, enabling faster and more effective integration of AI into operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth.

Data and Data Management

From a 300-Day Marathon to a 20-Day Sprint: How NJM Unlocked ERP Value with CData

Data-driven organizations like NJM Insurance Group significantly enhance their decision-making and profitability by overcoming data silos through efficient integration solutions like CData Sync.

Data and Data Management

Speed, Savings, & S/4HANA Success with JiVS Data Migration for SAP ECC

As the end-of-support deadline for SAP ECC approaches, organizations are urgently migrating to SAP S/4HANA, utilizing innovative tools like JiVS IMP to streamline the transition, reduce costs, and ensure compliance while safeguarding data accessibility.

Tax Compliance

Maximizing Oracle Tax Functions with Vertex

As the tax landscape rapidly evolves, Oracle users are increasingly relying on Vertex's longstanding partnership with Oracle to automate tax processes and enhance compliance through innovative solutions that streamline operations and reduce audit risks.

Analytics and AI

The Autonomous Advantage: Driving Business Value with AI-Enabled Supply Chains

The modern supply chain is being revolutionized by the integration of agentic AI, which enhances operational efficiency and revenue growth through proactive and autonomous decision-making, though organizations face challenges such as data accuracy and geopolitical risks.

Data and Data Management

How accurate people data elevates your compensation review processes

Workday's Advanced Compensation tool transforms compensation management into a strategic advantage by leveraging accurate people data, which is essential for executing efficient workflows and making informed, equitable compensation decisions, ultimately enhancing HR roles and driving organizational success.