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Hyperscaler no brainer, Nutanix puts Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure

Nutanix has launched Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure, enabling seamless hybrid cloud integration and management, allowing organizations to run workloads across private and public clouds without re-architecting their applications, thus simplifying IT operations and accelerating hybrid cloud adoption.

Moment of (Joint) Service: IFS details partner of the year

At the IFS Unleashed event in Miami, IFS highlighted the importance of its partner community by awarding the 2022 Partner of the Year honors across twelve categories, recognizing partners' contributions to growth and customer service excellence within the global IFS ecosystem.

The future of automation: a hindrance or an enabler?

As businesses increasingly prioritize efficiency in a competitive landscape, they are investing in automation and intelligent technologies to enhance customer experiences and streamline processes, while also navigating challenges associated with implementation and sustainability.

Tibco analytics research lead: Data ‘storytelling’ needs a narrative

Lori Witzel emphasizes the importance of immersive visual data storytelling over traditional literary methods, illustrating how Aeroporti di Roma transformed its operations and customer experience through real-time data visualizations and collaboration.

Workday EMEA president: people-centricity promotes product & platform

Angelique de Vries, newly appointed president of Workday for the EMEA region, emphasizes the importance of people-centricity for innovation and success in the enterprise software sector, aiming to leverage her extensive experience to further enhance the company's growth and cultural values in the region.

Is the ERP approach stuck in a ‘Stranger Things’ nightmare?

The Netflix series Stranger Things has awakened memories of the 1980s. Are companies also approaching ERP as if they were still in the last century? Escaping the nightmare, let's separate the facts and fiction and get with the program.

Yes Chef! Progress serves up 2022 partner plaudits

Progress celebrated its partners by awarding the 2022 Chef Partner Awards at the Progress360 event, recognizing outstanding contributions in DevOps and DevSecOps, highlighting the importance of collaboration in delivering exceptional client outcomes.

AutoRABIT hops higher on code scanning health for Salesforce

AutoRABIT, founded in 2015 to enhance development cycles for organizations, recently launched CodeScan Shield, a static code analysis tool for Salesforce that enforces compliance and security, helping developers mitigate risks associated with data breaches.

Forget the hype: think about ERP integration before AI

The article critiques the hype surrounding AI in enterprise resource planning (ERP), arguing that while AI offers promise, the integration of relevant data and a focus on actual business challenges are far more critical for success than chasing the latest technological trends.

It’s time to get serious about servitization

The shift to an as-a-service model, known as servitization, enables manufacturers to create ongoing relationships with customers by offering equipment access based on usage metrics, while leveraging IoT and machine learning to enhance service delivery, improve performance, and reduce costs.

Datanomix & ProShop ERP get tactical on ‘takt’ time targets

Datanomix has partnered with ProShop ERP to enhance automated job costing analytics, allowing manufacturers to compare target 'takt times' for part production with actual machine performance to identify opportunities for margin improvement and optimize operational efficiency.

Does ESG + ERP Make for a Better Planet?

The article emphasizes the urgent need for organizations to adopt genuine Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies that go beyond superficial compliance and greenwashing, advocating for a shift towards long-term planning and accountability in decision-making processes.

Rimini Street tracks first moves to seconded third-party ERP support

Rimini Street, a third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, highlights in its 2022 report that many SAP customers are opting for alternative support to better manage their ERP strategies and mitigate the costs and risks associated with migrating to S/4HANA.

Icon Water to digitize finance function with Unit4 ERP

Icon Water is modernizing its financial operations by implementing Unit4's ERP solutions to enhance efficiency and decision-making in its water and wastewater services across the Australian Capital Territory.

Alation cloud service for Snowflake is a data catalog leapfrog

Alation Inc has launched Alation Cloud Service for Snowflake, aimed at simplifying data governance and empowering organizations to efficiently catalog and manage data on Snowflake's platform.

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Workday reports healthy Q2 growth

Workday reported strong Q2 fiscal 2023 results with adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share on $1.54 billion in revenue, driven by a 22.8% increase in subscription revenues to $1.37 billion, as organizations prioritize digital transformation in finance and HR, while maintaining its fiscal guidance for continued growth.

Salesforce trims earnings and revenue expectations for 2023

Salesforce reported Q2 2023 revenue of $7.72bn, a 22% year-on-year increase, surpassing expectations but lowering its guidance for the current quarter and full year, while also announcing a $10bn share repurchase program.

Sales boom for Snowflake in Q2

Snowflake reported Q2 2023 financial results with an 83% year-over-year revenue increase to $497.2 million, driven by product revenue growth of $466.3 million, and anticipates continued growth with a forecasted Q3 product revenue of $500-505 million and full-year expectations of $1.905-1.915 billion.

Infor dishes up cloud solution for Paulig

Paulig has chosen Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage to enhance its global operations and streamline business processes, aiming for increased efficiency and improved customer service.

Mike Etting of Unit 4 interview by Paul Esherwood, Mayfair, London | Unit4 Q2

Unit4 continues strong growth trajectory in Q2

Unit4 reported strong Q2 2022 results with 91 go-lives, 18 new customers, the launch of its Success4U support service for cloud clients, and the acquisition of Scanmarket, enhancing its ERP solutions and customer support capabilities.

Incorta turns up heat on raw business data analytics

Incorta is transforming business analytics through real-time capabilities and a new marketplace for customizable data applications, aiming to enhance agility and data-driven decision-making for companies hindered by outdated tools.

IBM and USTA renew partnership ahead of US Open

IBM and the USTA have extended their 30-year partnership for five more years, enhancing the US Open's digital experience with AI technologies and new features like 'Win Factors' and 'Have Your Say' for fan engagement.

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Alibaba adds more autonomous autos to its Cloud

Deloitte China and Alibaba Cloud have launched the Deloitte-Alibaba Cloud Auto Industry Center in Hangzhou to provide end-to-end solutions for the automobile industry, focusing on autonomous driving, intelligent manufacturing, and digital marketing, while facilitating the digital transformation of China's automotive sector.

FinancialForce: Get savvy to SaaS with SaaB

FinancialForce has unveiled its new Services-as-a-Business platform, enhancing its Professional Services Automation capabilities to provide comprehensive operational insights and improve service delivery efficiency amidst ongoing market disruptions.

Eureka Solutions provides drive for change at home of golf

Eureka Solutions has successfully implemented a customized Oracle NetSuite solution for St Andrews Links Trust, enhancing their operational efficiency and data management as part of a broader digital transformation strategy.

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PwC Ireland and Alteryx announce new partnership

PwC Ireland and Alteryx have established a joint partnership to enhance digital transformation for businesses by integrating advanced analytics and data science, leveraging their combined expertise to meet growing demand across Ireland and EMEA.

Moveworks: Building (and running) teams with circular model theory

IT teams can enhance employee productivity by adopting a circular model that utilizes data and feedback to continuously identify and address the most impactful issues, rather than relying on a traditional linear approach that often fails to deliver significant results.