ERP

Nextworld Appoints Konrad Rogers as President and COO

Oracle & Microsoft expand multi-cloud capabilities for government agencies

Oracle has launched Oracle US Gov West and Azure US Gov Arizona regions for its Interconnect with Microsoft Azure, enhancing government agencies' multi-cloud capabilities through cost-effective, high-performance solutions, and seamless integration with Oracle Autonomous Database and Azure services.

Security

SMBs at critical risk, warns SonicWall as Cyberattack speed surges

SonicWall's 2025 Cyber Threat Report reveals a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, particularly targeting small and medium businesses (SMBs), with alarming increases in Business Email Compromise incidents, sophisticated attack tactics, and the urgent need for proactive security measures such as real-time patching and enhanced user training.

Security

CrowdStrike expands cloud security reach with Oracle integration

CrowdStrike is enhancing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure by integrating its Falcon Cloud Security platform to provide unified protection, streamline compliance, and empower organizations to effectively address evolving threats and vulnerabilities in their cloud environments.

Transforming Business Operations: Codestone's Strategic Approach to Digital Transformation

Analytics and AI

Enterprises waste millions on underused tech: WalkMe report

A new report from WalkMe highlights a significant disconnect between enterprise AI investment and employee readiness, revealing that while executives are optimistic about AI's potential, most employees feel unprepared, resulting in $104 million wasted annually due to underutilized technology and inefficiencies.

Analytics and AI

IFS appoints Matt Breslin as President, North America to drive Industrial AI growth

IFS has appointed Matt Breslin as President of North America to drive growth focused on Industrial AI and cloud adoption across key sectors.

Oracle Unveils AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud Applications

Analytics and AI

NTT DATA doubles down on AI-powered initiatives

NTT DATA has launched the Smart AI Agent to streamline operations and enhance productivity in manufacturing, while also partnering with Vantiq to improve disaster response capabilities through advanced AI integration.

Analytics and AI

Boomi redefines API management to power AI-driven enterprises

Boomi has launched an integrated API Management solution within its Enterprise Platform to tackle API sprawl and enhance governance and scalability, enabling organizations to maximize AI's potential while ensuring security and operational efficiency.

ERP Strategy and Planning

AIRSYS selects Rootstock ERP to fuel global growth

AIRSYS Cooling Technologies has selected Rootstock ERP to enhance its operational efficiency and support its rapid global expansion in sustainable cooling solutions for industries like telecommunications and semiconductor manufacturing, aiming for improved supply chain visibility and decision-making through integration with the Salesforce platform.

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Data and Data Management

The Quantum Leap: How Quantum Computing Will Transform Enterprise Software

Enterprise software is poised for a transformation due to quantum computing, which enables faster data analysis and optimization that outpaces traditional computing, with major companies like IBM, Google, and Microsoft spearheading research and pilot programs while addressing challenges such as hardware limitations and talent shortages.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Manufacturers face deployment hurdles for smart technologies: SYSPRO

A SYSPRO report highlights a growing demand for AI, automation, and IIoT in manufacturing, although deployment challenges such as integration issues and workforce shortages persist, with only 12% having implemented AI despite 80% planning to allocate resources for it.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Compare ERP Solutions at Lumenia’s ERP HEADtoHEAD Event

Lumenia Consulting's ERP HEADtoHEAD event returns to the U.K. on April 2-3, 2025, offering finance and IT executives insights into leading ERP solutions, hands-on demonstrations, and expert guidance to enhance their understanding and selection of ERP systems.

Diriyah Company Embraces a Smart City Future with IBM Maximo

Enterprise Asset Management

Diriyah embraces a Smart City future with IBM Maximo

Diriyah Company has selected IBM Maximo Application Suite for asset management in its $63.2 billion Diriyah Project, a smart city development near Riyadh, leveraging AI-driven capabilities for optimized performance and predictive maintenance to enhance operational reliability and sustainability.

IFS Valuation Soars Past €15 B on Major Investment & Strong Growth

Analytics and AI

IFS spreads its wings in the Middle East

IFS has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Business Machines to expand its presence in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, while also optimizing operations for TIM Aerospace with its EmpowerMX software, underscoring the company's commitment to enhancing industrial AI solutions and modernizing MRO operations.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods Enhances Efficiency with QAD Advanced Scheduling

Mary Ann's Specialty Foods is enhancing its production efficiency by implementing QAD Advanced Scheduling, building on its previous success with QAD Redzone Connected Workforce to streamline scheduling operations and improve real-time visibility, ultimately aligning with the company's vision for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Financial Management

Revenue Recognition in NetSuite: How CloudPaths Enhances Value for Users

CloudPaths leverages its expertise in NetSuite to help companies navigate complex revenue recognition challenges, ensuring compliance with IFRS and ASC 606 standards while providing tailored, efficient solutions for businesses with subscription and mixed revenue models.

Analytics and AI

Nextworld secures $65M funding to accelerate AI-driven ERP innovation

Nextworld has raised $65 million in Series F funding to enhance its enterprise platform's growth and innovation by expanding strategic partnerships, advancing AI capabilities, scaling market efforts, and ensuring customer success, positioning itself as a flexible alternative to traditional ERP solutions.

ERP Strategy and Planning

How Deloitte and ServiceNow’s 2025 Workflow Automation Outlook Guides ERP Users

Deloitte and ServiceNow's fourth annual 'Workflow Automation Outlook' emphasizes the necessity for organizations to adopt tailored, industry-specific automation and AI solutions across all functions to enhance competitiveness, streamline operations, and foster a culture of continuous innovation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

NTT DATA appoints Sudhir Chaturvedi as Chief Growth Officer and NA CEO

NTT DATA has appointed Sudhir Chaturvedi as Global Chief Growth Officer and CEO of North America, focusing on global growth strategies, collaboration in market execution, and enhancing ERP services through his extensive experience in consulting and digital transformation.

Analytics and AI

DMI’s JiVS Hackathon at WEF Demonstrates AI’s Potential for Streamlining ERP Migrations

Data Migration International Group's inaugural JiVS Hackathon during the 2025 World Economic Forum highlighted innovative AI solutions for real-world challenges, with the winning team creating an image recognition system to assess avalanche risks, while demonstrating the potential for AI to streamline data migration, enhance productivity, and address practical business issues.

Supply Chain Management

Kinaxis and 4flow launch advanced network design application for Maestro

Kinaxis and 4flow have introduced Kinaxis Network Design by 4flow, an integrated application within Kinaxis Maestro, that provides real-time supply chain insights, enhances transparency and optimization, supports proactive management of changes in demand and transportation routes, and includes sustainability features to help organizations reduce costs and improve operational performance.

Last month, Codestone received the prestigious ERP Today Award for “Transformation Project of the Year.”

ERP Strategy and Planning

Bespoke approach fuels Codestone’s “Transformation Project of the Year” Win

Codestone won the ERP Today Award for 'Transformation Project of the Year' for delivering a custom ERP solution using SAP Business One to an e-liquid company, resulting in significant operational improvements, enhanced efficiency through automation, and the ability to better meet market demands.

Analytics and AI

Security for innovation: Mimecast Incydr’s defense against DeepSeek and other Gen AI data risks

The rapid growth of generative AI tools like DeepSeek presents significant data security risks for organizations, necessitating enhanced protective measures such as Mimecast's Incydr platform to safeguard intellectual property while promoting safe and effective AI adoption.

On Day 2 of the Acumatica Summit 2025, Vendors discussed SMBs and Cloud ERP

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Partners Chart SMB Cloud ERP Success

At the Acumatica Summit 2025, partners discussed the shift to cloud ERP for SMBs, modern solutions tailored for smaller businesses, and the importance of demonstrating AI-driven benefits.

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Data and Data Management

Refreshing the Oracle reporting landscape with new data-sharing solution

Senior product manager of insightsoftware presented a webinar about a new solution designed to transform Oracle reporting landscapes.

Old capitol iowa city iowa building. A large building with a flag on top of it | Tyler Technologies partners with state of Iowa to modernize public safety systems

Cloud Platform and Technology

Tyler Technologies partners with state of Iowa to modernize public safety systems

The Iowa Department of Public Safety has selected Tyler Technologies to improve information sharing among public safety agencies.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica unveils AI-first strategy for mid-market ERP users

Acumatica unveiled its AI-first product strategy at the Acumatica Summit 2025, highlighting innovations to empower small and mid-sized businesses with secure AI tools, a new AI Studio for workflow automation, and industry-specific enhancements for improved operational efficiency.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP appoints Sebastian Steinhaeuser COO alongside leadership changes and strong 2024

SAP's FY2024 earnings call not only showcased strong financial performance with significant increases in cloud revenue and profitability but also revealed a new leadership structure including the appointment of Sebastian Steinhaeuser as Chief Operating Officer and the introduction of an Extended Board.

The AI Responsibility Gap: A Looming Threat to Business?

Analytics and AI

Innovation in focus: How AI is shaping the future for ERP users

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business operations by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, and improving user experiences, though its efficacy is challenged by data dependencies, integration complexities, and ethical concerns, necessitating a balanced approach.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Our focus on the SMB segment is extremely intentional: John Case

During the Acumatica Summit 2025, CEO John Case showcased how strategic partnerships, notably with ADP and Shopify, along with AI innovations in Acumatica’s Cloud ERP, empower SMBs to enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainability.

Clinical Applications

Multiview Financial Software and Great Plains Health Alliance partner for hospitals’ productivity

Great Plains Health Alliance has joined forces with Multiview Software in a strategic partnership to enhance hospitals’ productivity.