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DSP-Explorer acquires Oracle applications partner Claremont

DSP-Explorer has completed its acquisition of UK-based Oracle applications partner Claremont, enhancing its 'Oracle Anywhere' strategy and creating a comprehensive Oracle services portfolio while positioning itself to better address current business challenges and expand its market reach.

HCL Technologies signs global digital transformation deal with VELUX

HCL Technologies has partnered with VELUX Group to implement a cloud-first, user-centric digital transformation program that modernizes their IT infrastructure and applications, enhancing agility and scalability in their global operations.

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Workday announces modest set of Q1 2023 results

Workday reported Q1 2023 total revenue of $1.43 billion, a 22.1% year-on-year increase, with subscription revenues of $1.27 billion rising 23.2%, while the company incurred an operating loss of $72.8 million and plans to create 1,000 new jobs in Dublin.

Snowflake reports strong Q1 revenue but stock tumbles

Snowflake reported Q1 2023 revenue of $422.4 million, an 85% year-on-year increase, exceeding expectations, but shares fell after revealing no adjusted operating margin, leading to a significant drop in market cap over recent months.

NatWest teams up with Accenture and Microsoft to improve customer engagement

NatWest is collaborating with Accenture and Microsoft to develop a unified customer engagement platform that will streamline its legacy systems into a single digital interface, enhancing customer service efficiency and enabling staff to focus on delivering personalized support in light of the increasing demand for digital banking.

EY and IBM expand alliance to help businesses navigate new talent landscape

EY and IBM have expanded their alliance by establishing a new Talent Center of Excellence aimed at helping businesses tackle workforce challenges through innovative AI and hybrid cloud solutions.

Oracle enhances cloud security with integrated threat management

Oracle is enhancing its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with new built-in security features, including a cloud-native firewall service powered by Palo Alto Networks and improvements to existing security tools, to help organizations better protect their cloud applications and data from emerging threats.

IBM and Red Hat reach for the stars with EnduroSat

IBM and Red Hat's open source, hybrid cloud, and AI technologies will be utilized in EnduroSat's second mission to facilitate earth observation and edge computing in space, enabling global developers and students to process space data efficiently and democratizing access to space exploration.

Zoom Q1 2023 earnings beat expectations

Zoom reported a 12% revenue increase for Q1 2023, reaching $1.073 billion, with a GAAP operating margin of 17.4%, and significant growth in enterprise customers and high-revenue clients, while projecting continued revenue growth for Q2 and the full fiscal year.

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PwC research highlights pressure on pay in the tech sector amid great resignation

A PwC global survey reveals that nearly 18% of UK workers are likely to change jobs in the next year, with tech sector employees particularly pressing for pay increases, as fulfilling work and personal authenticity emerge as key motivators amidst ongoing concerns about development opportunities, especially among millennials and Gen Z.

Epicor and MicroStrategy to collaborate

Epicor has partnered with MicroStrategy to launch the Epicor Predictive Maintenance Assistant (PMA) using HyperIntelligence technology, enhancing decision-making with zero-click insights and introducing an AI-driven predictive inventory assistant for the automotive service market.

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Stripe launches Data Pipeline to enable users to sync payment data in Snowflake

Stripe has partnered with Snowflake to allow businesses to seamlessly integrate their payment data with other operational data in the Snowflake Data Cloud, enabling enhanced data-driven decision-making and improved customer experiences.

UiPath and airSlate team up to accelerate workflow automation

UiPath and airSlate have partnered to enhance workflow automation, enabling individuals and small businesses to digitally transform by leveraging their combined technologies to eliminate mundane tasks and improve operational efficiency.

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Capgemini bolsters financial services consulting expertise with acquisition

Capgemini Group has agreed to acquire Chappuis Halder & Cie, enhancing its consulting capabilities in the financial services sector and bolstering its expertise in transformation, finance, risk, compliance, and ESG strategies across North America, Europe, and South-East Asia.

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Skills shortage stalling UK’s AI adoption, IBM study finds

A global study by IBM indicates that UK businesses are lagging in AI adoption compared to other European nations, primarily due to a skills shortage, with only 33% accelerating their AI rollout in the past two years, while a significant portion plans to leverage AI for workforce retraining and automation.

BT aims for £25m in savings with ServiceNow partnership

BT Digital is streamlining its legacy service management systems by adopting ServiceNow across the entire BT Group, aiming for significant savings and improved efficiency as part of a broader transformation initiative.

Unit4 appoints Adobe veteran to accelerate growth

Unit4 has appointed Tania Garrett as chief people officer to enhance its people success function and drive sustainable growth, leveraging her 20 years of HR expertise from Adobe to improve talent acquisition, employee experience, and organizational culture.

TalkTalk rolls out Microsoft Viva to boost employee experience

TalkTalk is adopting Microsoft Viva Suite to enhance employee experience through personalized tools for communication, training, and productivity, marking a significant shift towards flexible working.

Optimising your SAP data strategy

Organizations are increasingly leveraging data for business intelligence, yet many face challenges in maximizing its value, particularly during major upgrades like transitioning to SAP S/4HANA, due to issues such as data blind spots, lack of skills, and data quality problems.

IBM to deliver SaaS on AWS in new agreement

IBM has entered into a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to offer its software catalog as Software-as-a-Service on AWS, enabling clients to easily access various IBM solutions while leveraging joint marketing and development efforts to enhance the consumption of these services.

Nokia dials in to Oracle for HR systems management

Nokia has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management to replace its on-premises HR systems and enhance global HR services as part of its digitalization strategy, aiming for a consistent employee experience and improved organizational agility.

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Lemongrass accelerates cloud innovation for SAP users

Lemongrass has launched four new services aimed at facilitating the migration of SAP users to SAP S/4HANA by 2027, enhancing cloud integration, and automating data services, thereby reinforcing its position as a leader in SAP cloud solutions.

Capgemini takes Airbus to multi-hybrid cloud

Capgemini has been chosen by Airbus to manage and modernize its core cloud infrastructure, enhancing flexibility and sustainability through a multi-hybrid cloud solution and a pay-per-use model, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2024.

Salesforce acquires ‘Slackbot for sales teams’

Salesforce is set to acquire Troops.ai, a revenue communications solution provider, to enhance sales operations and collaboration, with the deal expected to finalize in Q2 of fiscal year 2023.

HCL boosts digital wealth management capabilities with Confinale deal

HCL Technologies has agreed to acquire Confinale AG to enhance its expertise in the global wealth management market, particularly in Avaloq consulting and implementation, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking innovation.

The Young Professionals Network; Outreach and Celebration

The ERP Today's Young Professionals Network (YPN) connects under 30s in enterprise technology, actively engaging with future leaders at events like the Enactus fair to promote sustainability, diversity, and accessibility, while also preparing for their inaugural Young Professionals Awards ceremony in November 2022.

Oracle deepens its reach into social media, sort of

Larry Ellison has pledged $1 billion of his own funds to support Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, marking a significant investment compared to his previous, less impactful deal with TikTok.