Americas

Demand for industrial AI lifts IFS’ third quarter revenue

IFS experienced a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue in Q3, fueled by a significant rise in IFS Cloud adoptions and cloud revenue growth, while adding 90 new clients and enhancing its ERP and AI solutions through strategic acquisitions.

Enterprise Asset Management

Future of asset lifecycle management: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed

At the IFS Unleashed event, Kevin Price discussed how IFS's acquisition of Copperleaf Technologies enhances asset lifecycle management by providing comprehensive investment planning solutions that enable organizations to make informed decisions in their ALM journey.

Enterprise Asset Management

Exelon’s valuable EAM partnership: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed

The ERP Today news team, Stephanie Ball and Mark Vigoroso talk with energy company Exelon's Robert Biagotti on why the company chose IFS for its EAM implementation.

Analytics and AI

ServiceNow taps Google Cloud’s Amit Zavery as COO

Amit Zavery, formerly Google Cloud’s VP, has been appointed President, COO, and CPO of ServiceNow, effective October 28, where he will oversee products, engineering, and operations, with a focus on business innovation.

Analytics and AI

IFS Ultimo – Building AI use cases for EAMs: ERP Today x IFS Unleashed

At the IFS Unleashed event, IFS Ultimo leaders discussed leveraging AI to enhance Enterprise Asset Management by improving failure report details for both preventive and reactive maintenance, aiming to reduce costly downtime and enhance productivity through advanced data utilization.

Business Process Management and Automation

Epicor enhances frontline worker solutions with Acadia acquisition

Epicor has acquired Acadia Software to enhance its industry-specific ERP solutions with the latter's Connected Worker solutions, enabling real-time insights and guidance for frontline workers to boost productivity and efficiency in the supply chain and manufacturing sectors.

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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.

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Data and Data Management

SQL Connect assisting Chewy’s journey to data management

Discover how Chewy transformed its data handling processes to enhance query speeds and reporting capabilities with SQL Connect.

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.

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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...

Analytics and AI

SAP unveils new updates to Spend Management and Business Network

SAP has enhanced its spend management solutions, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass, by integrating the generative AI copilot Joule to automate and optimize spending processes, improve collaboration, and provide actionable insights, with availability planned for Q4 2024 and additional features aimed at streamlining procurement and supplier engagement set to launch in 2025.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

SYSPRO strengthens supply chain with Adobe & warehouse mobility

SYSPRO has announced the integration of its ERP system with Adobe Commerce, alongside unveiling a Mobile Warehouse solution.

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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.

Analytics and AI

Epicor’s key leadership appointments to drive AI focus

Epicor is enhancing its AI-driven ERP strategy for global manufacturing and sales sectors by expanding Vaibhav Vohra's role as President, appointing Scott Morgan as Chief Revenue Officer, and promoting Arturo Buzzalino to Chief Innovation Officer, while acknowledging the contributions of retiring President Lisa Pope.

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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".

Enterprise Asset Management

Rolls-Royce Power Systems Chooses IFS to Drive Service Delivery, Sustainability

IFS, enterprise cloud and industrial AI software provider, today announced at its IFS Unleashed event in Orlando, Florida that the Rolls-Royce Power Systems division, with its mtu brand, has chosen to implement IFS Cloud to optimize its global service operations...

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

Oracle Fusion Cloud updates to boost service teams’ productivity

Oracle has enhanced its Fusion Cloud Service and Field Service with AI-driven features to boost service teams' efficiency, automate the customer service lifecycle, and improve issue resolution through tools like automated service agents, call and chat summarization, and advanced knowledge search for field technicians.

Business Process Management and Automation

Webinar – The Clean ERP Method: how modern platforms help you unlock ROI without ERP replacement

The upcoming webinar discusses the 'Clean ERP Method' as an alternative to ERP customization for modernizing systems and capturing unique business processes without the high costs and difficulties associated with traditional ERP upgrades.

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

SAP unveils AI updates for users and developers at TechEd 2024

SAP unveiled powerful collaborative capabilities to its generative AI Copilot Joule during its annual TechEd 2024 event.

Human Capital Management

Creating learning paths as part of ERP training

The demand for ERP training is soaring, but one of the biggest obstacles while creating such training is the classification of system roles.

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.

Business Process Management and Automation

Epicor expands automotive aftermarket reach with Solenium acquisition

Epicor has acquired Solenium Group and Visual SKUs, enhancing its automotive aftermarket portfolio with tailored Product Information Management and Digital Asset Management solutions to accelerate compliant parts content delivery and streamline data integration for industry participants.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

A Digital Makeover for Manufacturing in the Age of AI

Digital transformation in manufacturing, distribution, and retail is increasingly driven by cloud-based ERP solutions that incorporate AI, enhancing automation, data security, and operational efficiency, as exemplified by Epicor's efforts to adapt its offerings to meet evolving customer needs.

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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.