Professional Services

Cognizant AI
Cognizant and Microsoft Target the Last-Mile Problem in Enterprise AI
Cognizant and Microsoft have expanded their AI partnership to co-develop industry-specific solutions and integrate Microsoft's AI stack into Cognizant’s services, primarily benefiting sectors like financial services and healthcare, as they aim to enhance AI deployment and operational impacts through deeper collaboration and streamlined workflows.
Cybersecurity
Impersonation Attacks Are Reshaping Workplace Cyber Risk
Accenture's research reveals that 24% of employees under 35 are likely to respond to suspicious work messages impersonating colleagues, highlighting a shift in cybersecurity risk from technical vulnerabilities to social engineering, driven by AI advancements that exploit everyday communication practices.
Oracle Database@Google Cloud
Oracle Database@Google Cloud Expands to Canada and India in Digital Sovereignty Push
Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Canada and India, using a standardized multicloud model that integrates directly with Google Cloud data centers, highlighting a strategic approach focused on data sovereignty and operational flexibility for enterprises across diverse regulatory environments.
SAP, Oracle Lead the Charge as AI-Driven Performance Management Market Targets USD 6.33B by 2030
The employee performance management market is expected to grow from $3.52 billion in 2025 to $6.33 billion by 2030, driven by a shift towards continuous, analytics-enabled performance cycles embraced by major firms like Adobe and Microsoft, with AI-centric platforms at the core, as organizations increasingly link performance to skills-based talent strategies and digital transformation efforts.
Oracle NetSuite Recognized as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant Reports, as Demand for AI-Driven ERP Accelerates
Oracle NetSuite has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP and Financial Planning Software, highlighting its AI-enhanced capabilities, expanded customer base, and integrated architecture that addresses the evolving demands of service-centric organizations.
NGO AI ERP
Nonprofits Want AI, but They Need Modern ERP Platforms First—Unit4 Study
Nonprofits are facing operational challenges due to increased demand from crises and economic uncertainties, prompting 83% to invest in generative AI and modernized ERP systems for better data integration, mission impact, and donor transparency.
Salesforce Agentforce Playbook: Five Steps to Fund and Scale Enterprise AI
In a competitive AI market, the key to success lies not in the technology itself but in crafting a solid business case that emphasizes clear problem definition, coalition-building, scalable solutions, and pre-deployment governance to ensure measurable ROI and executive buy-in.
Microsoft’s Canada Investment Puts Digital Sovereignty to Work
On December 9, 2025, Microsoft announced a C$7.5 billion investment to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure in Canada, building on a broader C$19 billion program, aiming to support digital sovereignty and local AI development while contributing to sustainability.
IBM and Pearson Forge Global AI Learning Alliance for Workforce Upskilling
IBM and Pearson are collaborating to create AI-powered learning tools aimed at enhancing workforce skills and addressing inefficiencies in career transitions, leveraging IBM's technology and Pearson's content to support personalized learning for businesses and educational institutions globally.
CGI Wins Texas DIR Cooperative Contract for Government SaaS ERP and Case Management
CGI has secured a Cooperative Contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources to provide statewide access to its government-centric SaaS solutions, CGI Advantage and CGI Transcend, enhancing procurement efficiency and adoption of modern ERP and case management systems across public-sector organizations in Texas.
Inside the AI Shift Transforming Customer, Field Service and What it Means for ERP
The Salesforce 7th annual State of Service report reveals a rapid transformation in customer service driven by AI agents, predicting that by 2027 AI will resolve half of service cases, prompting organizations to enhance data integration and redefine service roles, ultimately positioning service as a blueprint for broader enterprise architecture change.
SAP SuccessFactors
Global HR Agent Delivers Real-Time Advisory for SAP SuccessFactors
Globalization Partners' G-P Gia is now available on SAP Store, providing real-time, compliant global HR guidance through an integration with SAP SuccessFactors and Joule, enhancing efficiency for multinational companies.
ERP AI
Appficiency Backs AskCipher for Faster ERP Deployments
Appficiency's strategic investment in AskCipher, an AI-powered platform for enterprise software, aims to streamline ERP implementations by providing a universal AI interface that adapts to various business contexts, thereby reducing costs and accelerating deployments.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
SAP Is Building a Sovereign AI Stack for Europe
Regulatory trends in the EU are fostering a shift towards sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, highlighted by companies like SAP, which has invested in local partnerships with firms like Mistral AI to enhance digital autonomy and develop industry-specific applications.
Amazon AWS
New AI Agents Make AWS ProServe Projects Faster
AWS has launched the Professional Services Delivery Agent, an AI-powered tool that enhances AWS ProServe engagements by automating routine tasks, thereby significantly improving project turnaround times and reducing costs.
IBM office building | IBM announces expansion to its software portfolio in AWS marketplace
IBM Embeds AI Consulting Tools Inside Microsoft Copilot, Cites 250,000 Hours Saved
IBM integrates its Consulting Advantage with Microsoft Copilot to enhance efficiency for consultants, saving over 250,000 hours annually, by optimizing access to proprietary information within familiar Microsoft 365 applications while maintaining governance and oversight.
Unit4 and Coda
Self-Driving Finance: Why Autonomous ERP isn’t a Buzzword Anymore
The shift towards autonomous ERP systems, driven by generative AI and automation, is transforming finance operations from transactional to strategic, urging CFOs to invest in intelligent platforms for enhanced agility, resilience, and proactive decision-making.
The Great Finance Time Drain: Professional Services Firms Are Burning 44 Hours a Week on Financial Fire-Fighting
Unit4's research reveals that finance teams in professional services are inefficiently spending significant time resolving financial discrepancies and consolidating year-end reports due to a lack of automated processes and unified data sources, leading to burnout and strategic disadvantages for organizations.
The CFO’s New Caddie: How LPGA is Teeing Up a Future-Ready Finance Team
The LPGA's CFO, Mary Salter, highlights the transformation of the organization's finance system from outdated processes to modern technology with Sage Intacct, significantly reducing consolidation time and empowering the finance team to focus on strategic roles, while emphasizing the importance of trust in adopting new technology.
IBM building | IBM and Databand.ai
IBM Launches Dedicated Microsoft Practice to Accelerate AI and Cloud-driven Business Transformation
IBM is strengthening its partnership with Microsoft by establishing a Microsoft Practice within IBM Consulting aimed at leveraging AI, cloud, and security solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes across various industries undergoing digital transformation.
Veolia’s Invoice Processing Rehaul
Veolia found itself struggling with a Shared Service Center (SSC) serving 30 entities of the group, performing inefficient legacy operations.
abstract image | PwC and Darwinbox Inetum
Enabling Continuous Learning for Oracle Quarterly Releases: Preparing for 25C and the Redwood Impact
Organizations using Oracle Cloud Applications must prioritize continuous learning to effectively navigate quarterly releases like the 25C update, which aims to enhance user experience through the Redwood design, while tailored training programs can address varying impacts of changes to ensure user adoption and minimize disruptions.
a danger sign displayed on a sandy beach
Governance, risk and security: Opportunities of advanced technologies for auditors
The world of auditing is facing a transformation spurred by developing technologies, evolving business environments and new expectations.
Verisk and Oracle Fusion Cloud
Accenture, Google Cloud Partner on Sovereign Cloud and Gen AI in Saudi Arabia
Accenture and Google Cloud are collaborating to boost generative AI and cloud adoption in Saudi Arabia, enhancing local organizations' capabilities and economic growth while promoting digital sovereignty and talent development.
two people dressed in office attire sitting at a table with scales and justice in front of them | How Oracle Cloud ERP and Accelalpha Extend meet law firms’ needs
How Oracle Cloud ERP and Accelalpha Extend meet law firms’ needs
With law firms operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment, tracking time and expenses are some of the most common challenges they face.
a diverse team of office workers having a discussion | Certinia and PwC team up to help professional service organizations
Certinia and PwC team up to help professional service organizations
Certinia has announced a new partnership with PwC, bringing the capabilities of its Professional Services Automation (PSA) solutions.
Enterpryze ERP integrates all your core business functions into a single cloud platform, eliminating the need for separate accounting, CRM, inventory management, and other systems.
Enterpryze is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, and our cloud native architecture allows for continuous deployment of new code, ensuring a smooth update process. Enterpryze is significantly more affordable than traditional ERP systems, and can offer tailored solutions for various industries, including distribution, manufacturing, retail, and service as well as mobile apps for sales, service, expenses, purchasing, delivery, and more, enabling on-the-go access and task completion. We are committed to constant innovation, releasing updates with new features and enhancements every month and our development roadmap is heavily influenced by customer feedback and requests for enhancements. We listen! We aim to take the complexity out of running a business, with a simple user interface and a logical approach to business management and our goal is to give you everything you need to run your business simply and efficiently.
PwC building | PwC UK launches tax AI assistant with Harvey and OpenAI
PwC UK launches AI tax assistant with Harvey and OpenAI
PwC UK, together with alliance partners Harvey and OpenAI, has announced the launch of its UK tax-trained AI model.