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Workday unveils talent investment and expansion plans

Workday Inc. plans to increase its workforce by over 20% by hiring 2,500 new employees across various global locations while also investing in recruitment and office expansions to enhance talent acquisition and promote diversity.

Snowflake reports strong Q1 financial results

Snowflake reported Q1 2021/2022 financial results with $228.9 million in revenue and $213.8 million in product revenue, both showing 110% year-on-year growth, alongside a 206% increase in remaining performance obligations to $1.4 billion and a net revenue retention rate of 168%.

Thick-client ERP less effective for remote workers?

Aternity's study highlights the challenges of remote work for users of ERP applications compared to in-office performance, emphasizing the need for businesses to focus on improving digital experiences as they implement hybrid work models.

Boomi Says Roomy Is Groovy, But Composable ERP Needs Connectivity

Boomi, a cloud-based iPaaS company, has undergone significant changes over its 21-year history, recently highlighting a trend towards Composable ERP among businesses, which involves integrating legacy and modern applications, although many companies face challenges in achieving effective integration due to fragmentation and high costs.

Advanced World 2021 – Software Powered Agility

The article reflects on the author's first experience at Advanced World 2021, highlighting Advanced's role as a significant UK software provider that has adapted quickly to challenges such as the pandemic, while emphasizing the importance of agility, sustainability, and customer engagement in their software solutions.

Making A Beeline To Honeycombed BI

Digital Hive aims to tackle the challenges of Business Intelligence software sprawl by providing a user-friendly, personalized experience that simplifies access to various analytics tools without the need for extensive training, catering to the expectations of the modern workforce.

Briggs of Burton Rises to Global Challenges with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Sapphire Systems

SAP SE has partnered with Briggs of Burton to implement RISE with SAP, utilizing the SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP system to enhance business transformation, aiming for a turnover of £100 million by 2025, with the project scheduled to go live by the end of 2021.

Z Nautic Group floats to the cloud with Infor

Z Nautic Group is implementing Infor CloudSuite Equipment, a cloud ERP system, to enhance its IT capabilities following a demerger and relocation, aiming for improved equipment management and operational efficiency.

EY announces acquisition of UK technology business, Pythagoras Communications

EY has acquired Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited, a UK technology company, to enhance its technology services and support clients in adapting to changing customer behaviors.

Oracle announced as new Premier League signing

Oracle has partnered with the Premier League to enhance fan engagement by providing real-time match statistics and insights through advanced machine learning models, making live game data more accessible and enriching the viewing experience.

Financial Management

Health check for Bupa’s finances

Bupa, a global healthcare provider, is undertaking a vital enterprise performance management project to enhance its financial management and reporting amidst pandemic-induced challenges.

Deloitte Tech Trends Report 2021

In a discussion with Deloitte's Nick Smith and Sarah Wilkinson, the 12th annual Tech Trends report emphasizes the importance of core modernization for effective digital transformation.

Oracle’s Modernised Partner Network – a platform for customer success

Oracle is modernising its partner network to enhance customer success, as discussed by Javier Torres and independent partners who explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from a product-centric to a service-oriented strategy.

ERP Today Live! AO.com and Tesco partner-up

David Little, MD of enterprise solutions at HSO, discusses retail sector challenges while highlighting AO.com's successful partnership with Tesco to launch physical stores.

Unit4 launches ERPx into general availability

Unit4 has recently been acquired by TA Associates for over $2bn and launched its next-generation ERP solution, ERPx, designed for mid-market service-based businesses, showcasing a commitment to modern architecture and customer-centric tools, with early adoption by 24 diverse organizations.

Tax Compliance

ERP Today Live! Tax – Beyond Compliance

Tax authorities worldwide are implementing significant changes that require businesses to adapt their tax strategies not just for compliance, but to enhance overall performance, as discussed by Susanne De Nooijer from Deloitte in a recent ERP Today Live! session.

Financial Management

ERP Today Live! – Touchless Finance

The evolution of ERP systems from traditional mainframe interfaces to modern touchless applications highlights significant advancements in technology and user experience.

UK Ministry of Defence – HR transformation

The UK Ministry of Defence is transforming the employee experience for its civilian workforce through an innovative HR strategy and program, as discussed in a recent ERP Today Live! session featuring insights from key industry leaders.

Vendor Review 2021

The 2021 Vendor Review offers an analysis of key players in the market, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses to assist businesses in selecting suitable vendors.

Julia White leaves Microsoft to join SAP

SAP has appointed Julia White as chief marketing and solutions officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy, leveraging her extensive experience from Microsoft, particularly in cloud product marketing.

OneStream and PwC join forces

OneStream Software has formed a strategic alliance with PwC UK to combine their expertise in cloud-based CPM software and business technology, enhancing service delivery and creating industry-specific solutions for clients in the UK and EMEA region.

Accenture boosts SAP capabilities with acquisition of Edenhouse

Accenture has acquired UK-based SAP partner Edenhouse to enhance its capabilities in providing cloud-based solutions and support for mid-sized businesses, with Edenhouse's 220 professionals joining Accenture's SAP business group.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server gets SAP seal of approval

SUSE has announced that its SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is now officially endorsed by SAP and available on the SAP Store, emphasizing enhanced customer confidence and collaboration in developing deployment tools and backend integration for on-premises solutions.

Stoddart reinforces market leading position with IFS

Stoddart Group has chosen IFS to digitise job scheduling and automate business processes, aiming to enhance service excellence and support its growth with a scalable, cloud-enabled platform.

AO.com beat retail blues

AO.com, an online retailer that has thrived during the pandemic, is boldly transitioning into physical retail by partnering with Tesco to open five stores, leveraging its e-commerce experience to enhance customer service despite the challenges of entering the brick-and-mortar space.

ERP Today Live! Rimini Street

Rimini Street has been pecking away at the support margins of the big vendors for almost 20 years. With a renewed commitment to the EMEA region, Emma Hose, the new group VP for EMEA, talks to ERP Today about the plans for the region and explains how Rimini Street has saved their customers more than $5bn in support costs.

Digital Transformation: 2021 Global CFO Survey Results and Panel Discussion

How did CFOs and CIOs leverage IT digital transformation to combat the pandemic? Finance and research experts discuss 2021 global CFO survey results and implications in the webinar, “How Modern CFOs Prioritize IT Investments and Partner with CIOs to Emerge Stronger.