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NTT and Microsoft support shift to hybrid working in next phase of alliance

NTT has been announced as a launch partner for Microsoft Teams' Operator Connect, enhancing business communications with integrated PSTN calling and support services across 39 countries, while continuing to strengthen its strategic alliance with Microsoft to support digital transformation in hybrid working environments.

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Deloitte acquires ServiceNow specialist Odysseus

Deloitte has acquired Dutch consultancy Odysseus to enhance its ServiceNow offerings and strengthen its consulting capabilities in IT business management and project portfolio management.

ERP Live! An alternative look at building a business case for modernisation with London City Airport, Microsoft and HSO

London City Airport faced challenges in quantifying the ROI of modernizing its outdated finance systems, which hindered financial reporting and analysis, prompting the need to balance the urgency of transformation against the difficulty of creating a data-driven business case.

ServiceNow expands partnership with Microsoft

ServiceNow has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to enhance employee experiences in hybrid work environments by introducing a new collaborative app for its Employee Centre that integrates directly with Microsoft Teams, streamlining access to information and services across various departments.

Lemongrass mixes strategic multi-cloud combo cocktail

Lemongrass has launched a multi-cloud strategy partnering with Microsoft Cloud and Google Cloud Platform to enhance its automated SAP cloud migration and managed services, catering to the diverse needs of enterprise clients across various industries while maintaining its commitment to AWS.

Embridge Consulting and Social Work England win Transformation Project of the Year at ERP Today Awards 2021

Embridge Consulting, a UK ERP consultancy, won 'Transformation Project of the Year' at the ERP Today Awards for its successful agile implementation of Unit4 ERP for Social Work England, significantly improving operational efficiency while prioritizing team wellbeing.

The ERP Today Awards & Fundraiser

The ERP Today Awards 2021 highlights industry excellence and innovation in enterprise resource planning through a special supplement and fundraiser.

ERP needs smarter (than the average bear) code testing

SmartBear's TestComplete enhances ERP application testing by enabling codeless mobile tests across multiple devices and browsers, streamlining automation for both technical and non-technical users to minimize downtime during updates.

Syniti acquires 360Science

Syniti has acquired 360Science, enhancing its data quality capabilities to better address complex data challenges for businesses by leveraging advanced matching technology and retaining skilled talent.

Copado raises $140m to expand DevOps platform

Copado, a DevOps platform for Salesforce and other clouds, has secured $140 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners, bringing its total investment to $257 million and valuing the company at approximately $1.2 billion, which will be used to enhance its DevOps and AI-enabled testing solutions and expand into the Asia-Pacific market.

SAP Ariba ‘buys’ into speedier route to Amazon Business

SAP has announced a partnership with Amazon Business to integrate its purchasing capabilities into SAP Ariba, enabling employees to access millions of items while ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies.

ServiceNow tech guru appointed Sapphire Systems CIO

Former SAP CEO Bill McDermott has joined ServiceNow, while Chris Pope has transitioned to chief innovation officer at Sapphire Systems, where he will focus on enhancing the ITOM Managed Service portfolio and developing the digital operating platform vision.

Workday to acquire CPQ vendor Zimit

Workday intends to acquire Zimit, a CPQ solution for services industries, to enhance its quote-to-cash process automation and drive finance transformation.

IFS fuels growth for Ortec Group

IFS Cloud has been selected by Ortec Group to enhance its operational efficiency and user experience across its construction and engineering services, supporting its growth and diverse market needs.

Why ERP needs an enterprise data fabric

InterSystems is enhancing its IRIS data platform with Adaptive Analytics and SQL extensions to support self-service analytics and enterprise data fabric architecture, enabling easier integration and actionable insights from diverse data sources for ERP systems.

Open Future World selects Smarter Contracts’ data platform

Smarter Contracts is collaborating with Open Future World to implement Pulse, a blockchain-based consent management platform that enhances data privacy and compliance, marking the start of a multi-year partnership aimed at improving trust in data sharing.

Equipment hire company chooses Infor

GAP Group, the UK's leading independent equipment hire company, is implementing Infor CloudSuite Equipment, a cloud ERP solution designed for the equipment rental sector, to enhance operational efficiency and support its growth across its 146 depots.

QAD cloud revenue continues to grow

QAD reported a revenue increase from $74.1 million in Q2 2021 to $84.8 million in Q2 2022, driven by a 24% rise in subscription revenue, while announcing its acquisition by Thoma Bravo for $2 billion and withdrawing guidance for the rest of the year.

Strong Q2 for Salesforce following Slack acquisition

Salesforce has reported a 23% year-on-year revenue increase to $6.34 billion in Q2 2022, following its acquisition of Slack, with strong performance in subscription services and professional services.

Workday Vs. ServiceNow: The Big Shift

The enterprise software landscape is rapidly shifting from traditional ERP systems to a focus on employee and customer experience, driven by digital transformation efforts accelerated by the pandemic, with companies like ServiceNow and Workday competing in this evolving market.

Fruitful ERP relies on successful automation

SAP users face the challenge of balancing routine operational demands with the urgent need for innovation, as they often rely on labor-intensive processes that hinder strategic development, but by adopting automation, organizations can improve efficiency, manage complexity, and better respond to business needs.

Workday Q2 results exceed expectations

Workday reported Q2 2022 revenues of $1.26 billion, an 18.7% increase year-over-year, surpassing Wall Street expectations, with strong subscription growth and optimistic future guidance.

Imperva: Serverless shouldn’t mean security-less

Serverless computing offers developers backend freedom by automating resource management, but security vulnerabilities due to misconfigurations necessitate tools like Imperva's Serverless Protection, which enhances AWS Lambda security without altering code.

AWS drives pandemic growth for Waitrose & Partners

AWS has significantly improved Waitrose's online shopping conversion rates and overall ecommerce performance, enabling the grocery chain to manage a surge in demand during the pandemic and potentially increase annual sales by millions.

ERP Today Live! Zahra Bahrololoumi

After 22 years at Accenture, where she led notable initiatives and championed diversity, Zahra Bahrololoumi transitioned to become the UK&I CEO of Salesforce in March, prompting questions about her motivations for leaving consulting for a vendor role.

Tradeshift: Legacy digital e-business has been ‘lousy’

Tradeshift emphasizes the crucial role of e-invoicing in ERP systems, showcasing its growth and leadership in digitizing invoice processing and automating accounts payable workflows, while expanding its partner ecosystem to support businesses in the post-Covid digitalization era.

SAP acquires SwoopTalent to advance HXM strategy

SAP has acquired the intellectual property of SwoopTalent to integrate its AI-driven talent data technology into SAP SuccessFactors, enhancing individualised employee experiences and advancing SAP's vision for human experience management (HXM).