Cross Industry

Pragmatic AI: What it means for manufacturers

A recent SAP Insider survey reveals that while 40% of manufacturing organizations have no plans to adopt AI, nearly 39% are considering implementation within the next two years, driven primarily by the need to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency, highlighting a cautious yet evolving approach to AI in the industry.

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Data and Data Management

Magicians of Migration: Two Journeys to SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA Cloud can present various challenges, but solutions like Data Migration International's JiVS platform have helped companies like Bühler AG and Hawle Armaturen AG effectively streamline their data migration processes, reduce costs and ensure compliance.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft CEO: AI Agents are the New Excel, not ChatGPT

Reporting from Microsoft’s AI Tour event in London, ERP Today heard Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expand upon Redmond’s post-ChatGPT Copilot era for enterprise tech as the company unveiled a series of new AI agents for Dynamics 365.

Aptum Appoints Jaime Konzelman as Chief Revenue Officer

Cloud Platform and Technology

Acumatica expands cloud solution to include professional services sector

Acumatica has launched its Professional Services Edition to help small and mid-sized professional services providers in sectors like architecture and IT optimize resources and manage vital processes, addressing industry demands for enhanced business management technology.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft CEO: AI Agents are the New Excel, not ChatGPT

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Elevate your ERP integration strategy

Rossera, a specialist consultancy in Oracle applications, deliver scalable integration solutions, focused on a reusable, silo-free framework approach. It aligns with business objectives, underpinned with architectural principles, and implements governance mechanisms to enforce and enable effective integration lifecycle management on...

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Quality and Testing

AI will not turn software testing upside down – but it can certainly help you

Despite the significant buzz around AI's potential to enhance software testing processes, experts caution that while AI can improve certain aspects of testing, it cannot fully replace traditional methods due to the complexity of systems and the challenges associated with generating and managing test data.

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Human Capital Management

IBM-Oracle: Skills Gap biggest hurdle for AI Adoption

Computing costs and data privacy concerns are not the only barriers for AI adoption in this so-called "Age of GenAI".

Analytics and AI

Why the Boomi Agent Registry recognizes EU AI Leadership in Legislation

CEO Steve Lucas on Boomi's Agent Registry in the context of EU AI regulation.

Analytics and AI

Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 3: Transforming People

Addressing the critical challenges of hiring, training, and retaining talent, particularly in frontline manufacturing roles, necessitates leveraging robust ERP systems like QAD ERP O3 that blend AI-driven and human-centered solutions to enhance workforce adaptability and productivity amidst evolving business demands.

Financial Management

Getting software and infrastructure do the heavy lifting amid tough market conditions

Hearing from insightsoftware, cost-reduction through its Wands and Angles solutions can streamline operations and keep costs down.

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Data and Data Management

SNP Group expands reach with Dubai office opening

SNP Group has today announced the expansion of its operations in the Middle East, opening a new office in Dubai’s Internet City neighborhood.

Analytics and AI

Why the Boomi Agent Registry recognizes EU AI Leadership in Legislation

CEO Steve Lucas on Boomi's Agent Registry in the context of EU AI regulation.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 2: Transforming Systems

The article discusses how manufacturers can optimize their systems to become adaptive organizations amid uncertainty, highlighting the role of QAD ERP O3 platform in enhancing flexibility, integration, and security while providing real-time data for intelligent decision-making.

Cloud Platform and Technology

The Ideal Cloud ERP for Mid-Market Businesses? Why SAP S/4HANA Wins

This guide aims to make that choice clear and compelling: SAP S/4HANA is a tailored, high-performance ERP system designed specifically for high-growth companies. It meets and exceeds the specialized needs and challenges that business executives and IT decision-makers encounter. From...

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Business ByDesign – the Comprehensive Cloud Business Suite

SAP Business ByDesign is a modular and scalable cloud ERP solution designed to streamline processes across all areas of an organization, catering to SMEs, public sector entities, and large corporations with integrated reporting and user-friendly interfaces for efficient adoption.

Analytics and AI

QAD’s new scheduling and AI tools to lift manufacturers’ productivity

QAD has introduced new scheduling and AI enhancements to its Adaptive ERP application, including advanced scheduling solutions and a generative AI assistant named Champion, to help manufacturing and supply chain businesses improve productivity and navigate modern business complexities.

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Supply Chain Management

Sage strengthens supply chain solutions with Anvyl’s acquisition

Sage has acquired New York-based technology firm Anvyl to enhance its supply chain software capabilities, aiming to provide small and mid-sized businesses with improved operational efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Infor’s CloudSuite portfolio updates to boost business efficiency

Infor has enhanced its CloudSuite portfolio with new process mining, ESG capabilities, and a generative AI assistant, aiming to provide industry-specific solutions that streamline operations and ensure compliance, unveiled at the 2024 Infor Velocity Summit in Las Vegas.

Business Process Management and Automation

AI Zooming in: Full processes visibility for organizations’ data patterns

Celonis’ transformation evangelist on how AI might be the quickest route to bringing process intelligence to the masses.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Overcoming data migration hesitancy with streamlined data integration

insightsoftware helps businesses with a solution that breaks down silos and leverages the power of Oracle data and other cloud data sources.

Supply Chain Management

SMBs to benefit from Acumatica and Netstock’s expanded business offering

Acumatica has expanded its partnership with Netstock, enabling approximately 10,000 small- and medium-sized businesses to access the Predictor IBP solution on the Acumatica Marketplace, which enhances supply chain planning and efficiency, reduces costs, and helps optimize operations.

Cloud Platform and Technology

The 5 Steps to Easy Cloud Migrations for Financial Companies

Companies in the finance industry face challenges in updating their ERP systems, including migration from legacy systems, change management, and employee training, but solutions like SAP S/4HANA offer a structured five-step process to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to cloud-based systems.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Forterro’s Cloud ERP to support warehousing and Ecommerce

Forterro has launched Orderwise Cloud, a cloud ERP solution for retail and wholesale sectors, featuring integration with eBay and Amazon, enhanced security, scalability, and cost reduction, aimed at improving workflow automation and reducing ownership costs.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Is Bluefield the Goldilocks of S/4HANA implementation strategies? SNP says it depends

What’s the best approach to S/4HANA implementation? ERP Today talks to SNP about greenfield, brownfield, and that Bluefield in the middle.

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Business Process Management and Automation

AI-enabled mobile expenses for Oracle E-Business Suite

Enhance your Oracle EBS experience with Redwood UI/UX integration. Explore the benefits of a focused user experience design.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Salesforce introduces Data Cloud updates at San Francisco event

Salesforce introduced enhancements to its Data Cloud at Dreamforce 2024, featuring improved support for unstructured data, advanced AI capabilities, and robust security measures, aimed at optimizing customer experiences and data governance.

Data and Data Management

Salesforce unveils new Agentforce solutions at Dreamforce

Salesforce launched new Agentforce solutions at Dreamforce 2024, showcasing AI capabilities through an Agentforce Launch zone where attendees can build AI agents, utilizing a new low-code interface, with plans to empower one billion agents by the end of 2025.

Analytics and AI

CloudWorld sees Oracle & IBM strengthen AI and supply chains

Oracle CloudWorld 2024 in Las Vegas highlighted the growing partnership between Oracle and IBM, focusing on AI advancements and the launch of IBM Consulting's expanded network to aid Oracle clients in leveraging generative AI and automation, alongside IBM's announcement to acquire Oracle consultancy Accelalpha to enhance its supply chain management capabilities.

Supply Chain Management

Oracle raises the bar for smart supply chains with enhanced system

Oracle introduced an updated version of its Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) at CloudWorld, enhancing productivity and visibility through AI, real-time insights, and improved systems for maintenance and order management, while also addressing healthcare SCM needs with RFID technology for better inventory management.