Industrial Manufacturing

IFS and Siemens Unite to Drive Autonomous Grid Intelligence for Utilities

IFS and Siemens are collaborating to advance autonomous grid operations by integrating industrial AI with grid planning and infrastructure expertise, aiming to address industry challenges and support a shift toward self-optimizing energy systems.

Automation

Datanomix and Fulcrum Partnering to Develop Seamless ERP, Production Integration

Datanomix has partnered with Fulcrum to integrate their technologies for modernizing manufacturing by unifying job planning, scheduling, and real-time production tracking, shifting toward a proactive environment that enhances visibility.

Analytics and AI

ServiceNow Advances Enterprise AI Through Integrations with Microsoft

ServiceNow announced integrations with Microsoft, including Microsoft Agent 365, to create seamless AI orchestration and governance for businesses, enabling autonomous workflows and visibility across Microsoft 365 and the ServiceNow AI Platform.

Analytics and AI

Five AI Trends Affecting Enterprise Scaling, Transformation

At the Gartner 2025 IT Symposium/Xpo, key discussions highlighted the necessity of modernizing ERP systems for AI integration, emphasizing data quality, workforce development and more.

Analytics and AI

IFS Partners with Anthropic to Develop Industrial AI Solutions

IFS Nexus Black and Anthropic have partnered to launch Resolve, a specialized AI solution aimed at transforming critical industries by embedding safety-aligned AI into operational workflows.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Dynatrace Expands AI Cloud Operations With Microsoft Azure Integration

Dynatrace has launched a direct integration with Microsoft's Azure SRE Agent, enhancing AI-driven observability and automation for cloud operations, thereby enabling proactive issue detection and remediation within complex IT infrastructures on Azure.

Analytics and AI

IFS Showcases AI Impact Through Industry-Specific Scenarios

IFS's innovations at the Industrial X Unleashed event showcased partnerships with leading AI firms to integrate industry-specific solutions that enhance predictive maintenance, improve operational efficiency and transform asset management.

Blake Moret, CEO of Rockwell Automation.

Analytics and AI

Going from Automation to Autonomy at Rockwell Automation Fair

At Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair, CEO Blake Moret emphasized the future of manufacturing through simplified automation and AI integration, while Plex's Michael Hart highlighted the importance of structured data and human-centered autonomy in evolving from automation to smarter, more autonomous operations.

Business Process Management and Automation

Rootstock Acquires Praxis, a Salesforce Consulting Firm

Rootstock Software's acquisition of Praxis Solutions aims to enhance its Salesforce-native ERP offering by integrating Praxis's consulting expertise, providing a unified solution that accelerates digital transformation and improves service delivery.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Amey Completes Cloud ERP Overhaul with SAP S/4HANA and NTT DATA Business Solutions

Amey has successfully migrated from a 20-year-old SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Google Cloud Platform as part of its modernization initiative while partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions.

Analytics and AI

Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA Launch Industrial AI Cloud to Boost Germany’s Digital Sovereignty

Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA have partnered to invest €1 billion in the Industrial AI Cloud in Munich, aiming to create one of Europe's largest AI factories, enhancing Germany's AI capabilities by 50% with 0.5 exaFLOPS performance, while ensuring data sovereignty and compliance for European businesses.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Modern Shipbuilding Demands the Right ERP and the Right Partner

Digital transformation is imperative for shipbuilders facing increasing complexities, and employing a capable ERP platform alongside a knowledgeable partner is crucial for achieving sustainable competitive advantages.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Calibrating Compliance

How Malvern Panalytical Streamlined Global Tax Compliance with Sovos.

Cloud Platform and Technology

The Agility Imperative

How no-code platforms are reshaping manufacturing operations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

It’s Time for Manufacturers to Unify CRM and ERP Data

Unifying CRM and ERP systems is essential for manufacturers to enhance visibility, streamline processes, and meet rising customer expectations. Yet, many still struggle with minimal integration, manual data handling, and inefficiencies that hinder responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

Analytics and AI

How One Steel Manufacturer Transformed Data Access Through an Independent Semantic Layer

We explore how a steel manufacturer wrangled disparate data with the help of an independent semantic layer from CData.

Analytics and AI

Signal Chains Bring Resiliency and Predictability for Manufacturers and Distributors

We examine the concept of Signal Chains and how they provide resiliency and predictability for manufacturers.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

The Agility Imperative: How No-Code Platforms Are Reshaping Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting no-code platforms to enhance operational agility and responsiveness amid constant disruptions, allowing business users to create and implement solutions independently, thereby transforming technology development from a lengthy IT process into a strategic advantage that fosters innovation and real-time adaptability.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Manufacturing’s AI-First ERP Evolution: Rootstock’s Strategic Bet on Salesforce

Rootstock Software, leveraging its all-in strategy on the Salesforce platform, is transforming mid-market manufacturing ERP expectations by embedding AI solutions that enhance efficiency and user interaction, while positioning itself uniquely to serve a lucrative market amid a significant shift towards technological adoption in the industry.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SYSPRO Taps Seasoned Tech Finance Leader Mathias Høyer as New CFO

SYSPRO has appointed Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion strategy, bringing extensive financial and transformative experience from previous leadership roles in high-growth tech firms.

ERP Strategy and Planning

The $2 Billion Cloud ERP Shake-Up: Why Vista’s Acumatica Bet Changes Everything

Vista Equity Partners' $2 billion acquisition of Acumatica signals a transformative shift in the mid-market ERP landscape toward innovative, cloud-native solutions and AI integration, challenging legacy giants while enhancing Acumatica's potential to dominate the underserved market of mid-sized businesses.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Beyond Go-Live: Why IFS Success is an ERP Co-Pilot for the Long Haul

IFS Success is a comprehensive service offering designed to help organizations maximize the long-term value of their IFS ERP solutions through expert guidance, operational excellence, proactive optimization, and strategic alignment with business goals.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Chase Christensen on Why Jabil’s Relationship with SAP is More Than a Legacy

Chase Christensen, Vice President and CIO at Jabil, emphasizes that resilience is essential for global operations, showcasing how the company's streamlined use of just two SAP instances across 135 locations enables them to swiftly respond to challenges like tariffs and supply chain disruptions through real-time data analytics.

Analytics and AI

AI, IoT and Smart Factories: The Game-Changers for Complex Manufacturing

A recent Frost & Sullivan study indicates that complex manufacturing ERP systems are rapidly evolving with the integration of AI and IoT technologies, alongside innovations like real-time data analytics and cloud solutions, to enhance efficiency and tackle obstacles like high costs and resistance to change.

Application Development and Integration

Accelerating Smart Manufacturing: QAD and Boomi’s Strategic Alliance Redefines ERP Integration

QAD Inc. and Boomi have formed a strategic alliance to revolutionize manufacturing ERP by offering pre-built integrations, AI-driven insights, and plug-and-play connectivity, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating digital transformation for manufacturers.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Structural Technologies Reinforces Vision with Rootstock ERP

Structural Technologies has upgraded to Rootstock's cloud-based ERP system to address the limitations of its outdated legacy system and enhance operational efficiency, real-time visibility, and scalability across its manufacturing processes.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Case Study: Scot JCB

The implementation of a new ERP system was an opportunity to rethink our operations and how we could leverage data to power-up faster, better decision-making. Cooper Software’s design team helped us navigate these changes – and more – initiating new capabilities and functionality along the way.

Rootstock Launches Summer ’25 Release with AI Agent, New Data Grid, and Expanded Financials

Analytics and AI

Epicor Pushes the Boundaries of Industrial Intelligence with New AI and Sustainability Tools

At the Epicor Insights 2025 conference, Epicor announced its commitment to the manufacturing and supply chain sectors with the introduction of AI-driven tools, including Epicor Prism and Grow AI for enhanced operational efficiency and data quality, alongside the Carbon Cost Rollup for managing carbon footprints in production, highlighting the increasing importance of sustainability in ERP systems.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Rootstock Grabs Gold—Again: Cloud ERP With Staying Power

Rootstock Software has won the Gold Stevie® Award for Best Cloud ERP for the third consecutive year, highlighting its AI-driven and cloud-native manufacturing ERP platform that allows manufacturers to rapidly adapt to market changes and optimize decision-making.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SYSPRO’s Next Chapter: Fueled by Investment, Focused on Manufacturing’s Future

A look at how SYSPRO is rapidly advancing its growth, innovation, and transformation efforts.

Analytics and AI

The Rise of Intelligent Business

AI is rewriting the rules for ERP users in the manufacturing and supply chain industries.