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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.

Application Development and Integration

NTT Low-Latency Network connects urban & suburban datacenters in US & UK

At the Upgrade 2024 conference, NTT Corporation showcased its All-Photonics Network (APN) technology, achieving under 1 millisecond latency for connections between datacenters in the U.S. and U.K., paving the way for enhanced AI analysis and financial services.

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.

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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.

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Analytics and AI

Simply put, your ERP system can’t do AI analytics

Leveraging analytics and AI through effective data integration can enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in organizations by enabling quick access to in situ data for automation and strategic analysis.

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.

Application Development and Integration

eBook – Making your workload setup a breeze with modernized management apps

Unifii has launched a Workload Management App designed to streamline business operations by replacing inefficient manual processes and legacy systems like spreadsheets and shared mailboxes with a tailored digital solution that enhances productivity, communication, and governance.

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.

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.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Oracle or SAP, which is best?

Choosing between Oracle and SAP depends on specific organizational needs, as Oracle excels in user-friendliness and integration, while SAP offers superior scalability and industry-specific solutions; both require careful consideration of budget and business requirements.

Digital Commerce

Everlane dresses sharper with Algolia AI search

Everlane has implemented Algolia's NeuralSearch technology to enhance its search capabilities, resulting in a 45% reduction in 'no results' responses, a 5% increase in conversions, and improved operational efficiency for their merchandising team, all while aligning with their commitment to sustainability and a better customer experience.

Product Lifecycle Management

The open source energy infrastructure stack strengthens

LF Energy, a division of the Linux Foundation, is advancing digital energy technologies through the announcement of five new open source projects aimed at tackling climate change and decarbonizing energy systems, while calling for collaboration among energy stakeholders to enhance these efforts.