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New Relic goes native on SAP agentless observability

New Relic has launched its Monitoring for SAP Solutions, an agentless observability platform that allows enterprises to monitor critical SAP processes efficiently, facilitating faster issue detection and resolution to minimize revenue impact.

Talent Tech Strategies – with Unit4

The article discusses the critical challenge of attracting talent in today's competitive market, emphasizing the importance of company culture and HR technology in meeting the evolving expectations of a demanding workforce.

OutSystems joins SAP PartnerEdge program

OutSystems, now a member of the SAP PartnerEdge program, enhances its integration capabilities with SAP solutions, allowing businesses to develop high-performance low-code applications that improve operations and customer experiences while facilitating migrations to SAP S/4HANA.

SAP acquires search-driven analytics capabilities

SAP has acquired Askdata to enhance its analytics capabilities by incorporating AI-driven natural language processing, enabling users to easily interact with data and make informed decisions without extensive training.

SAP up in the clouds for Q2, but profits fall

SAP reported a 34% year-on-year increase in Q2 2022 cloud revenue to €3.06bn, with a current cloud backlog exceeding €10bn, despite a 32% drop in IFRS operating profit due to the Ukraine war; however, the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook and emphasized its strong market position and growth in cloud profitability.

Strong Q2 for IBM but cash forecast sees stocks slide

IBM reported a 9% year-on-year revenue increase to $15.5bn in Q2 2022, driven by growth in hybrid cloud and consulting, but its shares fell after the company cut its 2022 cash forecast to around $10bn due to economic uncertainties and the impact of winding down operations in Russia.

Capgemini research reveals growing interest in sovereign cloud

Global organizations are increasingly prioritizing cloud sovereignty to ensure data control and compliance with regulations, driven by concerns over data privacy and transparency in public cloud environments, while also recognizing its potential to foster collaboration and technological advancement.

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Over 90 percent of businesses report surge in automation demand

A recent Salesforce and Vanson Bourne study highlights a surge in automation demand across various business departments, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty, with 91% of CIOs noting increased requests, particularly from research and development, administrative operations, customer service, and marketing, while also emphasizing the challenges posed by existing technology stacks in meeting these demands.

Inoapps fuels delivery of health services across LA

Inoapps has created a guest registration app for TeleHealth Network, enhancing access to health services for underserved populations in Los Angeles through a fleet of TeleHealth vans, while utilizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for improved service tracking and data management.

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Insufficient tech investment hinders NHS staff wellbeing

A new research by SAP reveals that 61% of NHS frontline staff feel their managers lack adequate tools to support their performance and wellbeing, leading to a perception of being overworked and neglected, while highlighting a desire for improved career development resources and better management capabilities.

The Quest to uncover unknown & unused ERP data

Quest Software's 2022 State of Data Governance and Empowerment Report highlights that while data quality has become the primary focus of data governance initiatives, many organizations struggle with dark data and poor data visibility, which hinders their ability to leverage data effectively for business decision-making.

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Nordic Paper upgrades to IFS Cloud

Nordic Paper has selected IFS to upgrade its enterprise asset management software to the IFS Cloud solution, enhancing operational efficiencies and supporting digitalization across its Scandinavian paper mills, while preparing for future growth.

Oracle to launch new sovereign cloud regions across EU

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure plans to launch sovereign cloud regions in Germany and Spain in 2023 to better serve EU customers, ensuring compliance with local regulations while hosting sensitive data and applications operated by EU residents.

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Google Cloud and Vodafone launch AI booster platform

Google Cloud and Vodafone have launched the 'AI Booster' platform, a cloud-native AI and ML solution that significantly accelerates the development of AI applications aimed at enhancing customer experiences and optimizing operations.

The rise of the custom extension

Inoapps highlights a growing customer desire for high-quality, customizable enterprise software solutions, likening it to enjoying premium vanilla ice cream with unique toppings that cater to specific business needs.

HPE unites disparate data sources for Catharina Hospital

Catharina Hospital in the Netherlands is implementing HPE's Ezmeral software portfolio to create a cloud-native analytics and data lakehouse, aiming to enhance patient care through more accurate diagnoses, early detection, and injury prevention by efficiently utilizing existing data.

IFS acquires ULTIMO

IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Ulitmo Software Solutions, enhancing its cloud Enterprise Asset Management offerings with ULTIMO's rapid deployment and ease of use, positioning IFS as a leading provider in the EAM market.

Inside Confluent’s Microsoft commercial partner of the year success

Technology vendors, such as Confluent, leverage partner ecosystems for collaboration and insights, exemplified by Confluent's recognition as Microsoft’s Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year for its innovative data streaming solutions that enhance real-time application development on Azure.

Fortifying the Factory Floor: A Cybersecurity Blueprint for Manufacturers

Smart factories a prominent target for cyber criminals

A Capgemini report reveals that while 51% of industrial organizations anticipate an increase in cyberattacks on smart factories, nearly half do not prioritize cybersecurity at the C-suite level, highlighting a significant gap in preparedness despite awareness of the risks.

Advanced adds Pellcomp to edtech portfolio

Advanced has expanded its learning solutions by acquiring Pellcomp, whose PICS platform enhances onboarding and management of educational programs, further bolstering Advanced's offerings in the rapidly growing UK edtech market.

Does your ERP stack need an integration boost?

The complexity of modern ERP systems necessitates specialized integration tools like MuleSoft to effectively manage interconnectivity and automation across multiple applications, highlighting the limitations of traditional ERP vendors in this area.

Salesforce expands MuleSoft automation integration

Salesforce has launched the next generation of MuleSoft, featuring no-code automation and integration solutions that empower both technical and non-technical teams to enhance productivity, adapt to business changes, and tackle integration challenges amid increasing demand for time-saving automation.

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Research reveals hyperautomation focus for EMEA businesses

Research by Jitterbit indicates that 64% of senior systems integrators in EMEA prioritize hyperautomation for their customers in 2022, with many recognizing the importance of automation over integration and viewing partnerships with iPaaS companies as crucial for leveraging this trend.

Workday drives HR transformation for Stagecoach

Stagecoach has successfully implemented Workday Human Capital Management with Payroll as part of its digital transformation, providing real-time HR data access, streamlining recruitment, and reducing paper-based processes to enhance decision-making and employee confidence.

Databricks unveils evolution of its data lakehouse platform

Databricks has enhanced its Lakehouse Platform at the Data + AI Summit, introducing features like improved data warehousing, a new analytics marketplace for data sharing, secure data collaboration through data cleanrooms, and automatic cost optimization for ETL operations, aimed at facilitating business intelligence, AI, and ML on a unified platform.

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SUSE enhances HPE GreenLake capabilities

SUSE has strengthened its collaboration with HPE to integrate its software stack into HPE GreenLake, enhancing edge-to-cloud services and enabling customers to efficiently manage edge-driven container workloads with global support.

Prioritizing emotions key to transformation success

Research from EY and Oxford University's Saïd Business School indicates that leaders who focus on workforce emotions during transformations are 2.6 times more likely to succeed, with effective emotional support correlating with higher performance and lower workforce strain.