ERP

IFS CEO and CPO Offer Candid Views on Industrial AI and Speed-to-Value as the Differentiator in Enterprise Tech

IFS is shifting towards rapid AI adoption with its Nexus Black initiative and aims to double its valuation every three years, focusing on agentic AI tailored for core industries while maintaining a commitment to practical, scalable solutions despite the challenges of industrial AI.

ERP Strategy and Planning

From Productivity to Precision: IFS Unveils Its Industrial AI Reality

At IFS Connect UKI 2025, IFS executives Christian Pedersen and James Greaves emphasized that AI has become the core foundation of enterprise software, showcasing IFS.ai's capabilities in providing embedded, real-time intelligence for industrial businesses through over 200 integrated AI services that enhance operations and decision-making without human intervention.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Why SMBs Should Prioritize ERP Systems in Their Technology Roadmaps

Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly adopting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to streamline operations, improve efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and support growth while overcoming challenges associated with managing limited resources and complex processes.

Lift-and-Shift ERP Strategies NTT DATA and Microsoft

Cloud Platform and Technology

Navigating the Manufacturing Maze with Rootstock’s Cloud ERP

Manufacturers face intensified supply chain disruptions and a labor shortage, pushing them to seek stability through adaptive technologies like Rootstock's cloud-native ERP solutions, which aim to unify data, streamline operations, and integrate AI for enhanced decision-making and efficiency.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Accelerating Digital Impact: Inetum and SAP Drive Future-Ready Transformation

Inetum, a European leader in digital services, is enhancing its strategic partnership with SAP under new leadership to drive agile, AI-integrated business outcomes, while prioritizing clean data governance, pragmatic cloud transformation, and the importance of human-centered processes.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Leanne Taylor to Drive SYSPRO’s Global Growth as Chief Revenue Officer

SYSPRO has appointed Leanne Taylor as its new Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue growth, enhance customer success, and expand international reach, aligning with the company's strategic focus on cloud solutions and innovation following its acquisition by Advent.

Cloud Platform and Technology

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

IFS has surpassed a valuation of €15 billion driven by strong financial performance and a strategic pivot towards AI; major investors including Hg and EQT are backing the company amid rising demand for its Industrial AI solutions across key sectors like Aerospace, Energy, and Manufacturing.

ServiceNow and NTT DATA Business Solutions

Service Management

Ensuring Your ServiceNow Platform is Fit4Future

To maximize the potential of their ServiceNow platform, organizations should utilize NTT DATA Business Solutions' Fit4Future assessment services, which provide comprehensive evaluations and actionable roadmaps for optimizing IT Service Operations, including incident management, change management, and request fulfillment.

Analytics and AI

Tackling the Industry’s Biggest Challenges to Drive Manufacturing Forward

Manufacturers face numerous challenges today, including rising costs and skills gaps, but QAD aims to transform these obstacles into opportunities through pragmatic AI solutions, low-code extensibility, and a deep understanding of industry-specific needs.

Financial Management

Say Goodbye to Paper Receipts: The Future of Expenses is Here

Rossera’s SmartExpenses revolutionizes expense management by providing a user-friendly app that integrates seamlessly with Oracle systems, automates manual processes, enforces compliance, and enhances usability, ultimately addressing the common pain points faced by organizations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Rootstock Unveils Modern ERP for Manufacturers with Spring ’25 Release

Rootstock Software's Spring ’25 Release enhances user experience with a comprehensive UX uplift, introduces AI-powered features for improved operational efficiency, and strengthens financial capabilities, providing faster decision-making and streamlined processes across enterprises.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Building a Global Foundation in Construction ERP

Xpedeon, a construction ERP provider founded in Mumbai in 1994, has successfully evolved from a product-centric startup into a global entity by focusing on tailored software solutions for the construction industry and recently transitioning to a cloud-native SaaS model to enhance project management and embrace emerging technologies.

Quality and Testing

Streamlining Critical Upgrades: How ViaSat Lowered Risk and Raised Quality with Intelligent Testing

ViaSat's strategic use of Original Software's user-friendly testing platform for their Oracle EBS R12 upgrade significantly reduced risks, improved audit readiness, and enhanced software quality by enabling comprehensive documentation and automation, positioning the company for future efficiency gains.

Security

Strengthen Your ERP Security with Smarter SoD and User Access Management

Effective Segregation of Duties (SoD) and user access management in ERP systems are crucial for reducing fraud risks and ensuring compliance, necessitating automation, continuous access reviews, and a balanced approach to user privileges.

Quality and Testing

The Critical First Step to Automation: Documenting Your Business Processes

To successfully implement automation and achieve improved efficiency, businesses must first document their existing processes to avoid automating inefficiencies and to create a solid foundation for effective automation.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Oracle Invests $5 Billion to Fuel UK’s AI-Driven Future

Oracle is set to invest $5 billion over the next five years to enhance its cloud infrastructure in the UK, aligning with the government's AI vision and enabling organizations to access advanced multi-cloud and AI solutions.

Analytics and AI

The Melting Pot of AI & ERP: Transforming Enterprises with Affective and Augmented Intelligence

The future of ERP systems lies in transforming them from transactional and reactive tools into intelligent, emotion-aware, and proactive decision-making partners by leveraging affective and augmented intelligence, enabling businesses to enhance operational efficiency, predict risks, and adapt seamlessly to challenges.

Analytics and AI

The Future of Digital Transformation

Insights from Inetum UK CEO Kathy Quashie

Analytics and AI

Engineering Trust in the Heart of AI

Insights from PWC’s UK Head of AI Public Policy and Ethics.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Infor Targets Business Velocity with ESG & AI Capabilities

Inside Infor's major updates to its cloud portfolio.

Quality and Testing

The Hidden Risks of Cloud Migration: How to Ensure a Smooth Transition with Testing

Migrating an ERP system to the cloud offers benefits such as scalability and cost savings, but poses significant risks like data integrity issues and security vulnerabilities, necessitating a structured testing strategy to ensure a smooth transition.

ERP Strategy and Planning

The unifying factor: How Asteelflash could “act globally and think locally” with QAD

Asteelflash, a European electronics manufacturing services provider, enhanced its global operations and customer experience by transitioning to QAD Cloud, utilizing a unified ERP platform to support rapid growth and efficient site rollouts amid industry disruptions.

ERP Strategy and Planning

QAD appoints Sanjay Brahmawar as CEO

Sanjay Brahmawar will become QAD's new CEO on March 17, succeeding Anton Chilton, with a focus on driving growth through product innovation and customer success, while the company continues to enhance its offerings with integrated solutions and advanced technologies like AI.

Analytics and AI

Boomi launches AI Studio to manage the agentic AI revolution

Boomi has launched Boomi AI Studio, a vendor-agnostic platform set to be generally available in Q2 2025. It enables organizations to design, monitor, and manage AI agents securely at scale, while ensuring compliance, particularly for ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

Mike Gannon to head Snowflake’s revenue operations

Snowflake has appointed Mike Gannon as Chief Revenue Officer to succeed retiring Chris Degnan, with Gannon's extensive sales leadership experience expected to drive the company's growth and enhance its platform capabilities in enterprise data solutions.

ERP Strategy and Planning

IFS Chief Product Officer Discusses Future of AI, Automation, and Quantum Computing in Enterprise Software

IFS Chief Product Officer Christian Pedersen discusses the future of enterprise software, emphasizing the imperative of AI-driven automation and quantum computing to address evolving workforce dynamics and productivity challenges, while ensuring that IFS helps customers navigate these technological advancements seamlessly.

Analytics and AI

Vonage and SAP expand collaboration for AI-driven enterprise experiences

Vonage has expanded its partnership with SAP to integrate its communication APIs with SAP Business Technology Platform and Business AI, aiming to create intelligent applications that enhance enterprise automation and customer engagement, with a pilot demonstration scheduled for Mobile World Congress 2025.

Cloud Platform and Technology

IFS appoints Hannes Liebe as President of APJMEA

IFS has appointed Hannes Liebe as President of APJMEA to drive growth and strengthen partnerships in the region, succeeding Vincent Carvalho, amid the company's significant momentum and investment in Industrial AI capabilities for enhanced ERP solutions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

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.