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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.

Peter Bosley-Sharpe to lead SNP into next growth phase in UK&I

SNP has appointed Peter Bosley-Sharpe as managing director for the UK and Ireland to enhance its market presence, leveraging his 20 years of experience in SAP and digital transformation.

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.

Lumenia’s HEADtoHEAD event set for 8th to 10th March

ERP Today partners with Lumenia Consulting for a virtual event from March 8-10, showcasing live ERP product demonstrations by 14 vendors and offering insights on ERP readiness and implementation strategies.

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.

SUSE releases industry’s first open-source container security platform

SUSE has released the NeuVector codebase as the first end-to-end open-source container security platform, enhancing enterprise-grade zero trust security for containerized workloads and providing comprehensive security capabilities for Rancher users.

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.

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.

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.

Microsoft reveals hybrid working a potential dealbreaker for half of UK workers

A new Microsoft report reveals that 51% of UK workers would consider quitting if hybrid working is eliminated, highlighting its transition from a luxury to a necessity post-COVID-19, while also addressing the challenges of remote onboarding that hinder relationship building and training.

Forterro nearly doubles DACH customers with myfactory acquisition

Forterro has acquired myfactory, enhancing its market presence in the DACH region and nearly doubling its customer base, with plans to leverage myfactory's established cloud ERP solutions for continued growth.

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Unit4 study highlights digital transformation challenges in the public sector

Unit4's global study reveals that public sector organizations face significant challenges in digital transformation, with only 9% reporting successful modernization of back-office IT systems and a long journey ahead for most, particularly in terms of ambitious delivery timelines.

HCL to create 12,000 jobs in the US

HCL Technologies plans to create 12,000 new jobs in the U.S. over the next five years, focusing on recruiting over 2,000 graduates through its Rise at HCL program while establishing innovation and delivery centers in various states.

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Automation Anywhere appoints new executive vice president of sales for Europe

Automation Anywhere has appointed Raj Mistry as executive vice president of sales for Europe to enhance its cloud automation offerings, leveraging his extensive experience from Mulesoft and Salesforce to drive growth in the region.

AWS widens database fabric

AWS is expanding its database capabilities with new offerings like Amazon RDS Custom and DynamoDB Standard-IA to address the growing need for specialized, high-performance databases tailored to specific applications, emphasizing flexibility and cost optimization for customers.

OFFICE puts best foot forward with Infor

OFFICE, a leading footwear specialist, has selected Infor CloudSuite Fashion to enhance its business efficiency by streamlining operations across merchandising, warehousing, and inventory management, as part of its digital transformation strategy.

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Deloitte enhances OCI capabilities with BIAS acquisition

Deloitte will acquire BIAS, a cloud consulting firm specializing in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, to enhance its capabilities in cloud transformation services and better serve clients with Oracle cloud migration needs.