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Nestlé is upgrading to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition aiming for greater agility, efficiency through AI and automation and a flexible cloud infrastructure for their global business processes.

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.

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.

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.

Workday has announced plans to buy Pipedream to enhance ERP-native automation with over 3,000 pre-built connectors, and partnered with Google BigQuery to improve data integration and analytics, while also expanding its Workday GO solution for global payroll and faster deployments.

SAP users are increasingly incorporating AI agents into workflows, which introduce 'invisible autonomy' risks that necessitate oversight, prompting the launch of SAP Signavio's AI agent mining capability to enhance monitoring, efficiency, and performance assessment of these agents.

As companies rapidly adopt generative and autonomous AI technologies, effective governance has become essential to mitigate risks such as accuracy, bias, and compliance, necessitating executive oversight and coordinated efforts across various departments to ensure trust and accountability in AI deployments.

As the M&A market anticipates significant growth in 2026, technology decision-makers must implement robust data strategies to transition technology from a supporting role to a strategic driver, ensuring precision and agility in navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions amid ongoing volatility.

CFOs increasingly require FP&A teams to transform data into strategic insights for real-time decision-making, highlighting the need for advanced cloud-based capabilities that enhance collaboration and reduce reliance on outdated methods.

Workday's recent acquisition of Sana aims to integrate AI-powered tools into its platform, enhancing productivity and user experiences through new AI agents and a seamless learning system, marking a significant shift towards intelligent ERP solutions.

IFS Loops has introduced digital workers to address staffing challenges in industrial organizations, offering out-of-the-box solutions for 10 roles that enhance efficiency and transparency, demonstrated by Kodiak Gas's significant ROI through their recent implementation.

On November 11, SAP released 20 security patches, including three critical ones related to vulnerabilities in SQL Anywhere Monitor, SAP NetWeaver AS Java, and SAP Solution Manager, urging customers to apply them promptly.

Microsoft is leading a global partnership to transform enterprise AI and cloud adoption, positioning itself as a strategic enabler of change through integrated infrastructure, AI solutions, and workforce training.

Operations leaders are rapidly adopting AI as a critical tool for enhancing efficiency and decision-making, with many preparing their workforce to manage AI as they transition from manual processes to intelligent orchestration amid increasing workloads.

Finance leaders are redefining their organizations by integrating AI to enhance workflows and empower employees, positioning the finance sector as a model for future workplaces.

Watch Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) and IBM for an in-depth look at PCP’s transformative journey to Oracle Cloud Warehouse Management System (WMS). Discover how this agricultural cooperative, rooted in over 150 family farms, modernized its 1.5 million sq. ft. distribution center and six processing plants. Learn how strategic partnerships, custom Oracle PaaS extensions, and a disciplined project approach enabled seamless automation, enhanced security, and operational continuity. Gain insights into key success factors—from vendor selection to go-live execution—and explore how PCP’s phased implementation is driving innovation, efficiency, and resilience across its supply chain. Watch Now to explore: - Why Pacific Coast Producers selected Oracle WMS Cloud after a rigorous vendor evaluation - How IBM Accelalpha’s implementation expertise enabled a seamless transition across multiple sites - The project governance, scope control, and risk mitigation strategies that kept the project on budget and on track - Lessons learned and keys to success from the CIO leading the transformation - What’s next in PCP’s digital journey, from continuous improvement to advanced automation initiatives Discover how strong partnerships, disciplined project management, and the right technology can turn transformation into tangible results—helping an iconic food producer move products from farm to shelf faster, safer, and smarter.

Defence Holdings PLC has partnered with Oracle to provide sovereign AI solutions for global defense, integrating its technologies with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to enhance national security capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty and scalability.

Watch Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) and IBM for an in-depth look at PCP’s transformative journey to Oracle Cloud Warehouse Management System (WMS). Discover how this agricultural cooperative, rooted in over 150 family farms, modernized its 1.5 million sq. ft. distribution center and six processing plants. Learn how strategic partnerships, custom Oracle PaaS extensions, and a disciplined project approach enabled seamless automation, enhanced security, and operational continuity. Gain insights into key success factors—from vendor selection to go-live execution—and explore how PCP’s phased implementation is driving innovation, efficiency, and resilience across its supply chain. Watch Now to explore: - Why Pacific Coast Producers selected Oracle WMS Cloud after a rigorous vendor evaluation - How IBM Accelalpha’s implementation expertise enabled a seamless transition across multiple sites - The project governance, scope control, and risk mitigation strategies that kept the project on budget and on track - Lessons learned and keys to success from the CIO leading the transformation - What’s next in PCP’s digital journey, from continuous improvement to advanced automation initiatives Discover how strong partnerships, disciplined project management, and the right technology can turn transformation into tangible results—helping an iconic food producer move products from farm to shelf faster, safer, and smarter.

Rootstock Software established Rootstock Software India Private Limited in Bangalore, aiming to create a global Center of Excellence for product development that enhances agility, accelerates innovation, and delivers advanced ERP solutions for manufacturers amid growing industry challenges.

The 2025 Agility Index highlights the critical role of AI in supply chain management for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, urging organizations to adopt real-time data-sharing and automation to enhance agility and competitiveness amid various market challenges.

Epicor Propello is a comprehensive cloud-based retail management solution tailored for both single and multi-store retailers, aiming to enhance operations, boost sales, and facilitate growth across various channels.

TAL Building Centers, a family-owned business with over a century of history, has experienced rapid growth and operational transformation through the implementation of Epicor's BisTrack ERP solution, which has streamlined processes, enhanced pricing strategies, and improved inventory management while fostering a long-term partnership aimed at maximizing efficiency and customer value.

With ransomware attacks occurring every 11 seconds and projected to rise to every 2 seconds by 2031, ensuring robust cybersecurity for vital ERP systems is crucial for businesses, demanding constant attention to people, processes, and technology.

Tecan, a Swiss leader in laboratory automation, transformed its month-end closing process by implementing Aico's automation solutions, achieving a streamlined, efficient, and finance-managed workflow with minimal IT involvement across its global operations.

Sage has launched Sage 50 Cloud, a fully cloud-deployed accounting solution for SMBs that maintains its familiar interface while enabling AI features like Sage Copilot.

Modern organizations must shift from traditional, rigid transformation projects to ongoing, adaptable innovations supported by strategic platforms like Kyano that enhance transparency and agility in increasingly complex, multi-cloud enterprise landscapes.

Infor has launched its Built for Industry AI Agents, generative AI tools tailored for specific sectors that automate workflows and improve operational efficiency, utilizing its cloud platform on AWS to provide contextual, industry-specific solutions without the need for custom coding.

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, the Kyano Foundation's Agility Index provides organizations with a data-driven framework to assess and enhance their SAP landscapes, ensuring continuous readiness and successful transformation by replacing assumptions with facts across all phases of migration.

Salling Group successfully modernized its extensive SAP environment by employing the SNP Bluefield approach, reducing data volume from 60 TB to 32 TB, and achieving a smooth migration to SAP S/4HANA with only 51 hours of operational disruption, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and centralized systems for large enterprises.

Frequent updates are among the benefits of cloud ERP systems, but they also create an issue for companies as they are tasked with adapting to a stream of new features and functionality. Testing processes become vitally important when it comes to incorporating frequent cloud updates. If companies are already struggling with testing, they are likely to struggle with cloud updates as well. That’s where it becomes important to refine manual testing workflows and scale testing automation when possible. In this webinar, testing experts from Original Software will unpack the most effective strategies for elevating your QA capabilities. They discuss proven testing processes, real-life examples of success to provide actionable guidance on the best methods and software to improve your software testing. Watch this session to: - Identify areas of improvement in testing. - Learn how to educate your business users on testing best practices. - Hear how to apply the best testing management practices proven by real-word successes.