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Don’t forget the cloud on the road to AI digital transformation

AI and cloud solutions are transforming business operations by enhancing efficiency and agility, yet many organizations remain in the experimentation phase with AI in the cloud, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies that align these technologies for optimal growth, data security, and operational advancement.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Effective management and modernization of ERP systems are essential for business efficiency, yet many leaders face challenges with data accuracy and user support, prompting the need for solutions like More4apps to streamline data processes and enhance organizational productivity.

More4apps graphic on its project management module that states "Get mature, robust and extensive budgeting and forecasting capabilities with the More4apps project module for Oracle Fusion Cloud"

Business Process Management and Automation

How to streamline budgeting and forecasting in Oracle Project Management

Companies deploying software like Oracle's Projects Module for Fusion ERP Cloud should evaluate functionality and usability to improve project management, as high-volume data handling often leads to inefficiencies, prompting the need for enhanced desktop integration tools like those offered by More4apps.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Nutanix analysis details ‘cloud smart’ workspace embrace of multicloud

Nutanix's sixth annual Enterprise Cloud Index survey reveals a shift towards 'cloud smart' strategies among organizations, emphasizing hybrid multi-cloud adoption driven by performance, cost management, and sustainability concerns, while highlighting ransomware recovery challenges and significant migration activity.

Data and Data Management

DataStax acquires Langflow for easier gen-AI, at scale

DataStax has acquired AI startup Langflow to enhance the development of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) applications, providing developers with a user-friendly visual framework and one-click deployment to accelerate generative AI application creation.

Application Development and Integration

The FlowDown podcast

The article provides links to stream a podcast episode on YouTube and Spotify.

Application Development and Integration

Kubecon + CloudNativeCon 2024 Europe: Solidifying branding & training for cloud-native natives

At Kubecon + CloudNativeCon 2024 in Paris, participants were invited to design a 10th-anniversary logo for Kubernetes to celebrate its crucial role in container orchestration, alongside the launch of new cloud-native training courses aimed at enhancing skills for IT professionals.

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Data and Data Management

Making sense of cloud-first ERP with Britvic

Implementing a cloud-based ERP system offers significant benefits such as reduced costs and faster ROI, but organizations must carefully consider data migration strategies and potential risks, as exemplified by Britvic's successful use of an iPaaS solution for its digital transformation.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Data in the cloud drives employee onboarding for MOD Pizza

Shifting to cloud-based ERP systems can enhance operational efficiency and scalability, but organizations must also prioritize effective onboarding processes to improve employee retention and satisfaction, as demonstrated by MOD Pizza's automated onboarding transformation.

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Analytics and AI

AI-driven analytics can change the way you use your data

AI-driven data analytics automates and accelerates the analysis of vast business data, enhancing speed, accuracy, and insight, while requiring pervasive connectivity for optimal effectiveness.

Application Development and Integration

ERP Today Live! with IBM and Oracle

IBM’s Chacko Thomas, Nirmal Assudani and Oracle’s John Barcus discuss how companies can use a new Oracle-IBM solution in the aftermarket sector.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Couchbase accelerates AI-adaptive apps with vector injection

Couchbase, Inc. has launched vector search in its Couchbase Capella and Couchbase Server to enhance the development of AI-powered adaptive applications, allowing for hybrid searches that streamline data processing and improve application performance across various platforms.

Analytics and AI

NTT & Red Hat ‘edge up’ AI analytics with IOWN

The IOWN initiative, driven by photonic technology and collaboration between companies like NTT, Red Hat, and Nvidia, aims to enhance real-time AI data analysis at the edge by using an All-Photonics Network for lower latency and power consumption, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and smarter society.

Analytics and AI

Salesforce and AWS step up to bolster AI safety and drug discovery

Salesforce has announced it has been selected to join the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help facilitate AI collaboration.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Ten things great manufacturers won’t do

This briefing by Global Shop Management lists the ten things the best manufacturers try not to do and how their business has succeeded amid the challenges in keeping a modernized ERP.

Application Development and Integration

The ultimate guide to buying ERP software

Read the guide by Global Shop Solutions to help you through the entire ERP buying journey. From learning the ERP software basics, to budgeting, to building a complete checklist for evaluation potential providers, this guide covers everything you will need to make critical decisions.

Automation

Why Does ‘Composable’ Have to Be Limited to ERP? by Boomi

The concept of a composable architecture is linked to ERP — breaking apart specific components into bite-size pieces that can be more quickly and easily updated or exchanged for new functionality without having to tackle the entire massive application. Read the blog by Boomi.

Application Development and Integration

The Value of Data for a Composable ERP Architecture by Boomi

SAP and Oracle users are being forced into cloud migration, but many other businesses are jumping at the opportunity to relinquish on-premises application management for a cloud- or hybrid on-premises/cloud architecture. And that means dealing with a lot of data, and a lot of applications. Read the blog by Boomi.

Automation

CloudBolt drives ‘cloud ROI’ with augmented FinOps

CloudBolt aims to redefine FinOps by introducing Augmented FinOps capabilities in 2024, utilizing AI and ML to optimize cloud investment and shift the focus from merely cloud-first strategies to more value-driven cloud management.

Automation

Transforming the Aftermarket Supply Chain

Read the solution brief to learn how to enhance, optimize and streamline supply chains, meet your organization's KPIs with zero-latency solutions, and gain a competitive advantage in the aftermarket space.

Application Development and Integration

SAP observability widened by Dynatrace & SoftwareOne collaboration

SoftwareOne Holdings AG has partnered with Dynatrace to enhance observability in SAP systems, utilizing AI to optimize performance, security, and compliance, addressing the complexities of SAP environments.

Analytics and AI

Dynatrace acquires Runecast, a new vector in cloud-native context-rich security

Dynatrace announced its acquisition of Runecast, aiming to enhance its unified observability and security platform with AI-driven security posture management and real-time vulnerability assessments to address risks in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Whitepaper: Does your Oracle system need a health check?

Accelalpha provides a health check for organizations using legacy Oracle applications to assess cloud readiness and maximize the benefits of their existing software.

Business Process Management and Automation

Video: Oracle Projects Powerhouse – accelerating efficiency

The webinar explores strategies for enhancing efficiency in Oracle Projects through features like mass updates and data validation, while comparing More4apps and Oracle’s FBDI solutions.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Is IFS a good choice for Aerospace & Defence companies?

IFS Cloud ERP is a specialized solution designed for the aerospace and defence industries, offering tailored functionalities such as project management, supply chain optimization, and compliance management, making it a strong contender for companies in these highly regulated sectors.

Enterprise Architecture

What is the best ERP for retail?

This article discusses the essential role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in retail, highlighting key features such as inventory management, POS integration, customer relationship enhancement, and scalability, while recommending top ERP solutions like Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle Retail Cloud for optimal retail performance.

Application Development and Integration

Is Infor ERP good for manufacturing?

Infor ERP is a highly suitable choice for manufacturing businesses, offering industry-specific solutions, advanced manufacturing capabilities, real-time data insights, and scalability, all designed to optimize operations and enhance productivity.