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ERP Today Vendor Review 2022

ERP’s role has changed – and finally the vendors are listening. This year’s vendor review takes a close look at the 10 key ERP vendors that are suited to mid-market and enterprise customers.

Success on file: Deloitte delivers digital briefcase on ServiceNow

Deloitte is transforming its digital core to enhance employee workflows and interactions through a unified 'Digital Briefcase' powered by ServiceNow, aiming for a consistent, efficient experience while retiring legacy tools and adapting to future work dynamics.

Digital transformation: The shape of things to come

The article emphasizes the necessity for organizations to adopt agile digital strategies to navigate rapid transformations affecting markets, highlighting the role of connected ERP systems as essential in overcoming legacy technology challenges and fostering effective change management.

Introduction to Embridge Consulting Organisation Development & Business Change Services

Embridge Consulting emphasizes the importance of proactive change management by supporting organizations in preparing their employees for change initiatives, ensuring effective adoption and minimizing resistance, ultimately leading to successful outcomes and a higher return on investment.

Podcast 1: Balancing People, Process, and Technology.

Successful technology implementation requires a comprehensive focus on changing employee behavior and attitudes, rather than just communication and training, as evidenced by the fact that 70% of projects fail due to neglecting business change investment.

Podcast 2: Key aspects of how to ensure effective change readiness with communication and training as change enablers.

Wendy Henry discusses the importance of communication and training in enhancing organizational change readiness in her podcast series.

Podcast 3: The importance of line managers in getting change ready

Wendy Henry discusses the crucial role of line managers in supporting team change readiness during a podcast episode focusing on effective change management strategies.

Unit4 Q&A with Emma O’Brien, Founder and CEO, Embridge Consulting

Embridge Consulting, a long-standing partner of Unit4 since 2009, has evolved from its initial role as a systems integrator to achieving Elite Partner status by 2020, focusing on delivering tailored digital transformation solutions across various sectors, particularly in the UK public sector, while fostering a collaborative and people-centric partnership that enhances client success.

Deloitte reveals intent to acquire Etain

Deloitte has agreed to acquire Etain, a leading data and digital transformation specialist in the UK and Ireland, which will double the size of its AI and data solutions practice in Belfast, making it the largest in Northern Ireland and enhancing its capacity to deliver innovative digital transformation projects across the UK.

ServiceNow and NTT to streamline 5G deployment

ServiceNow and NTT have partnered to create an AI-enabled workflow automation platform that simplifies the adoption of private 5G, enabling organizations to digitize their business processes and accelerate their deployment and integration.

Unit4 appoints Tom Ascroft as chief information security officer

Unit4 has appointed Tom Ascroft as its new chief information security officer, tasked with enhancing global cyber security measures and leveraging his extensive 24-year experience to support the company's growth and customer data integrity.

Oracle transforms business logistics for RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud Transportation Management to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across its global operations amid a changing trade landscape.

Benefits of low code app development still flying under the radar, according to ServiceNow research

A ServiceNow survey reveals that while many employees in the UK and Ireland see the potential benefits of low code app development for enhancing efficiency and collaboration at work, there remains a significant need for education on its advantages, as many are hesitant due to perceived complexity and lack of creativity.

International drilling contractor upgrades with IFS

IFS has partnered with Borr Drilling to upgrade its IT platforms to IFS Cloud, enhancing business processes like asset management and supply chain efficiency across the company's global offshore drilling operations.

Absoft’s hard-line strategy for SAP cloud migration

The article emphasizes the necessity for businesses to develop strategic cloud migration plans, highlighting the importance of not only technical skills but also functional knowledge and strategic insight to ensure a successful transition to cloud-based solutions like SAP S/4HANA, amidst the evolving operational challenges post-pandemic.

Duo of European project wins for Infor

Infor has successfully implemented its ERP software, Infor LN, for Warsaw's Metro, enhancing operational efficiency for the subway's expansion, while also providing Copenhagen Admiral Hotel with its Hospitality Management Solution and Revenue Management System to improve guest experiences and operational integration.

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Growing numbers of global businesses opt for Oracle Cloud

Oracle has seen rising adoption of its Cloud Lift Services, with over 1,000 organizations migrating critical workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, prompting enhancements to the service for easier data lakehouse and AI application migrations.

Norway’s largest hydraulic equipment manufacturer moves to IFS Cloud

IFS has strengthened its partnership with Norway's Servi Group, the largest hydraulic equipment producer in the country, by transitioning them to IFS Cloud to enhance operational efficiency and streamline data access across their multiple locations and services.

UpperEdge offers higher-sharper guidance to SAP on cloud hyperscalers

The article discusses the complexities and strategic planning required for enterprises to successfully migrate their SAP environments to the cloud, highlighting the role of third-party consulting firms like UpperEdge in navigating the evolving landscape of cloud service offerings and the implications of selecting hyperscalers.

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.

Acumatica brings agility to rapid growth businesses

During the Acumatica Summit 2022, the company emphasized the importance of business agility for overcoming challenges such as pandemics and supply chain issues, while announcing new integrations with UiPath for task automation and a Selling Partner API for seamless Amazon order management.

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.