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ERP Today appoints Andy Bird and Paul Cooper to editorial committee

ERP Today is launching two new vendor channels in November for Oracle and SAP content, featuring monthly blogs by independent industry leaders Andy Bird and Paul Cooper, who join the editorial committee to provide expert insights on the evolving ERP landscape.

Infor launches dedicated cloud for UK public sector

Infor has introduced a dedicated multi-tenant cloud solution for the UK public sector that integrates various services including financial and supply chain management on AWS, ensuring compliance with data residency regulations while enhancing security and management for government organizations.

Data start-up for SAP customers launches

Xmateria, a UK-based data company founded by former SNP managing director Ben McGrail, aims to assist SAP customers in navigating data transformation and modernization challenges, emphasizing the importance of data as a strategic asset amidst rising priorities like business resilience and digital transformation.

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.

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London City Airport faced challenges in quantifying the ROI of modernizing its outdated finance systems, which hindered financial reporting and analysis, prompting the need to balance the urgency of transformation against the difficulty of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

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Google deepens investment in Workday

Google has expanded its partnership with Workday by investing in multiple Workday products to enhance employee experience and optimize talent management for its global workforce.

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.

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.

Inoapps strengthens leadership team

Inoapps, an Oracle partner, has expanded its leadership team with four new hires as part of its strategy to double its workforce to 1,000 employees through organic growth and acquisitions, while focusing on enhancing customer value from Oracle software.

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.

Advanced appoints Narinder Sahota as CTO

Advanced has appointed Narinder Sahota as CTO to lead its technology strategy and R&D efforts after a successful period of acquisitions and cloud product launches, with a vision to enhance its services for 25,000 customers.

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.