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How to minimise (the next) supply chain disruption

As global supply chains gain broader business attention post-pandemic, TIBCO's Alessandro Chimera emphasizes the need for digitally intelligent, flexible, and sustainable supply chain networks to enhance resilience and minimize disruption impacts.

BlackLine acquires financial management software provider FourQ Systems

BlackLine has acquired FourQ Systems for $165 million, plus potential earnouts, enhancing its intercompany accounting automation capabilities and addressing the complexities of global finance operations.

Unit4 appoints Matthew Bagley as chief financial officer

Unit4 has appointed Matthew Bagley as CFO, replacing Gordon Stuart, who stepped down after successfully transitioning the company under new ownership, with Bagley bringing valuable experience from RIMES Technologies to support Unit4's growth ambitions.

Accenture and Celonis join forces

Accenture and Celonis have formed a strategic alliance to integrate Celonis' data-driven execution management capabilities into Accenture's tools, enhancing business process transparency and efficiency for clients.

Infor scores partner hat-trick

Infor announced new and extended partnerships at its Inforum Digital event, highlighting how its AI solutions are enhancing customer service and safety for Kal Tire, while Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Valley View Casino are migrating to cloud-based systems to improve operational efficiencies and staffing management.

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IBM study reveals tech challenges of the most regulated UK industries

A recent IBM study reveals that 45% of UK IT professionals in regulated industries cite regulation and compliance as the main hurdle to digital transformation, yet they also view compliance and security as key motivators, leading 87% to adopt hybrid multi-cloud IT architectures and 46% in financial services planning to enhance AI use for modernization within five years.

HR technology platform Darwinbox closes $72m funding round

Darwinbox, Asia's leading HR tech platform, has raised $72 million in funding led by Technology Crossover Ventures, boosting its valuation to over $1 billion, as it aims for global expansion following a 200% revenue growth and a significant increase in user adoption over the past year.

ServiceNow strikes new retail tech transformation deal with Asda

ServiceNow has partnered with Asda to implement the Now Platform, enhancing employee productivity and customer experiences while driving innovation and business value across Asda's 633 stores.

IFS delivers another market-beating year and closes-in on $1bn in group revenues

IFS reported a fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth with total sales of $984m for 2021, driven by a 22% increase in software revenue and a 105% rise in cloud revenue, despite COVID-19 challenges.

IBM announces strong(ish) Q4 results

IBM exceeded Q4 expectations with earnings of $3.35 per share on $16.7 billion in revenue, boosted by strong performances in consulting, hybrid cloud, and Red Hat, while facing declines in infrastructure and financing, and the results follow the company's recent divestiture of non-core units.

BigTime Software receives $100m investment to drive growth

BigTime Software has secured a $100 million strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners to enhance product development, drive recruitment, and boost customer support as it expands its presence in the professional services automation market.

SUSE reports strong FY2021 with Q4 ahead of expectations

SUSE announced strong Q4 2021 results with a 28% increase in annual contract value, significant product launches including SUSE Rancher 2.6, and plans for continued growth in FY2022 following the acquisition of NeuVector.

SAP announces share repurchase program

SAP has introduced a €1bn share repurchase program to support its 'Move SAP' employee compensation plan, transitioning from cash to share settlements for future awards to enhance employee ownership and align their interests with shareholders.

ServiceNow unveils new updates to its Workplace Service Delivery

ServiceNow has enhanced its Workplace Service Delivery solution with features that allow employees to easily book cross-office events, reserve desks based on proximity to colleagues, navigate office layouts via mobile wayfinding, and streamline calendar integration, reflecting the evolving role of the office in a hybrid work environment.

Pentland Brands opts for Infor

Pentland Brands Limited has implemented the Infor Nexus supply chain platform to enhance inventory visibility, supplier collaboration, and accelerate the onboarding of new partners, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the sports and lifestyle markets.

Ex-Oracle SVP joins de Novo as NED

Clive Swan, a former Oracle SVP with over 30 years of experience, has joined de Novo Solutions as a non-executive director, enhancing the firm's governance and credibility as it aims to leverage Oracle and ServiceNow technologies to offer industry-specific services in the competitive $330 billion professional services market.

Accenture accelerates digital transformation for international insurer

Accenture has partnered with Tokio Marine Kiln to digitize and consolidate its finance and HR functions in the UK and Singapore using Workday, enhancing operational efficiency and empowering employees through faster and more accurate processes.

Jitterbit: After the disruption starting pistol, what next?

Steve Sichtman reflects on the rapid digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic, highlighting the critical role of integration and ERP systems in enabling businesses to innovate and adapt, while predicting a future where ERP evolves into the anchor of hyper-automation, emphasizing the need for companies to quickly enhance their operational and employee experiences.

Cornerstone names software industry veteran as CEO

Cornerstone OnDemand has appointed Himanshu Palsule as CEO, succeeding Phil Saunders, who will serve as a senior advisor, with Palsule bringing over 35 years of industry experience to lead the company in advancing human capital management technology and innovation.

Automation Anywhere acquires FortressIQ

Automation Anywhere plans to acquire FortressIQ to enhance its AI-powered Automation 360 platform with advanced process discovery and intelligence, aiming to revolutionize intelligent automation and support digital transformation for organizations.

Infor accelerates automotive business with AWS

Infor has partnered with AWS to support the AWS for Automotive initiative, enabling automotive industry customers to tackle challenges, embrace digital transformation, and leverage cloud solutions for enhanced productivity and growth.

Sage to acquire Brightpearl in £225m deal

Sage has acquired Brightpearl for £225m to enhance its cloud business management solutions, integrating their capabilities to better serve mid-sized retailers and wholesalers while aiming for accelerated growth.

Nationwide moves website to Microsoft Azure

Nationwide Building Society has migrated its member website to Microsoft Azure to enhance security, reliability, and accessibility while modernizing the user experience and preparing for future innovation.

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Strong set of Q1 results for Accenture

Accenture's Q1 2022 financial results showed a 27% revenue increase to $15bn, a 20% rise in diluted earnings per share to $2.78, and record new bookings of $16.8bn, alongside a workforce expansion of 50,000 employees, while the company anticipates continued growth in the upcoming quarters and announced the acquisition of Zestgroup.

Xerox announces multi-year cloud deal with Oracle

Xerox has partnered with Oracle in a multi-year deal to leverage cloud computing solutions for rapidly developing high-impact businesses in its incubator, focusing on areas like 3D printing and sustainable technology.

EY acquires financial planning solutions specialist PeakEPM

EY has acquired PeakEPM, enhancing its financial planning and analysis capabilities by integrating PeakEPM’s expertise in financial consulting with EY's global scale, aiming to improve services for clients in the post-pandemic landscape.

MuleSoft partners with IBM

MuleSoft and IBM have partnered to enhance flexibility across public and private clouds by integrating MuleSoft's Anypoint Runtime Fabric with Red Hat OpenShift, aiming to deliver better integration solutions for financial services while facilitating digital transformation and virtualisation of business processes.