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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.

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.

EY enhances Microsoft capabilities with Seaton acquisition

EY has acquired UK-based consulting firm Seaton Partners, enhancing its capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP to support digital transformations for clients across various sectors.

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Google Cloud and Workday announce global partnership

Google Cloud and Workday have formed a multi-year partnership to enhance digital transformation for businesses by allowing them to deploy Workday enterprise applications in a public cloud environment.

ServiceNow acquires Mapwize

ServiceNow has acquired Mapwize to integrate indoor mapping capabilities into its Now Platform and Workplace Service Delivery Suite, enhancing employee experiences in hybrid work environments.

Strong Q2 sees Rimini Street on track for growth

Rimini Street reported a 17% year-on-year revenue increase to $91.6 million for Q2 2021, with active clients rising by 22.5% to 2,645 and billings growing 44.4%, while maintaining a strong revenue retention rate of 94% and significant cash flow.

Be Modern ‘furnishes itself’ with Epicor ERP

UK furniture manufacturer Be Modern has upgraded from legacy IT systems to an Epicor ERP solution to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and support business growth.

XpertHR acquires Gapsquare

XpertHR, a UK HR resource provider, has acquired Gapsquare, a people analytics software company focused on tracking and addressing pay disparities, enhancing XpertHR's ability to tackle pay equity challenges and improve workplace inclusivity.

Precisely expands data management capability with Winshuttle acquisition

Precisely has reached an agreement to acquire Winshuttle, a provider of process automation and master data management software, enhancing its data integrity solutions following the recent acquisition of Infogix.

Advanced provides secure cloud for London Borough of Hackney

London Borough of Hackney council has selected Advanced to digitize its procurement, budgeting, and forecasting processes, enhancing remote work capabilities and efficiency through a secure private cloud solution.

SNP expands position in transformation market with Datavard acquisition

SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE has acquired 100% of Datavard AG, enhancing its software portfolio for SAP data management and analytics, with consolidation expected on August 1, 2021.

Cloud ‘posture visibility’ is the new observability

The article discusses the complexity of cloud environments and emphasizes the importance of Application Performance Management (APM) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) for gaining visibility and control over cloud operations, highlighting the need for effective monitoring solutions to detect anomalies and avoid unnecessary alerts in dynamic setups.

Strong cloud demand for SAP in Q2

SAP reported a 11% year-on-year growth in cloud revenue for Q2 2020, despite a 1% decline in total revenue to €6.7bn and a 23% drop in operating profit, while increasing its S/4HANA customer base to over 17,000 and raising its 2021 outlook for cloud revenue growth to 15-18%.

Perforce acquires 21 Labs, scriptless shifts-left

Perforce Software acquired 21 Labs, an AI-based mobile testing provider, to enhance its continuous testing capabilities in software development, particularly for mobile and web applications.

IFS growth trajectory continues

IFS reported a remarkable 79% increase in cloud revenue for the first half of 2021, with overall software revenue growing by 20% to SEK 2.6bn, driven by key acquisitions and the launch of IFS Cloud, highlighting the company's successful strategy and focus on technology advancements.

Cloud bookings up for Unit4

Unit4 reported a 59% year-on-year increase in cloud bookings for Q2 2021, with a 25% growth in cloud subscription revenue, despite a slowdown from Q1, and announced record new customer signings and successful go-lives, reflecting strong demand for its ERP solutions.

Cognizant acquires data specialist TQS Integration

Cognizant has acquired TQS Integration, a global industrial data and intelligence firm based in Ireland, to enhance its smart manufacturing capabilities and drive digital transformation across various industries.

SAP to invest €250m in the UK

SAP plans to invest €250m in the UK over the next five years, launching a secure UK-based data cloud, opening new offices in London and Manchester, expanding its internship and apprenticeship programs, and enhancing support for social enterprises.

IFS acquires Customerville

IFS has acquired customer experience platform Customerville to enhance customer engagement and innovation, leveraging design-driven feedback technology to improve response rates and integrate customer insights into early product development.