Microsoft

Analytics and AI
Is the future agentic for ERP?
The future is agentic - or is it? Microsoft and Celonis case studies may show ERP users the truth behind the AI agent hype.
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Analytics and AI
Microsoft Introduces Copilot Chat with AI Agents for 365 Customers
Microsoft has launched Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a pay-as-you-go AI chat service for commercial customers that enhances workforce efficiency and collaboration through GPT-4o-powered interactions, IT controls, and integration with Dynamics 365 to support a wide range of business processes and decision-making.
Service Management
Fielding FSM: Was Field Service Management benched in 2024?
Besides Microsoft, it seems Field Service Management was benched in 2024 for AI adventures in the ERP playing field.
Cloud Platform and Technology
South Korea: Microsoft Azure first hyperscaler to serve Korean public sector
Microsoft has become the first Big Tech company to receive certification under South Korea's Cloud Security Assurance Program, enabling its Azure services to be used by public institutions and marking a significant milestone for foreign cloud providers in the region's strict data security landscape.
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Analytics and AI
Microsoft unveils Innovation Hub to transform Australian businesses
Microsoft has unveiled a new multi-million-dollar Innovation Hub in Australia, to empower Australian organisations to leverage the power of AI and other technologies. This new facility joins Microsoft’s global network of over 40 Innovation Hubs and marks a milestone in...
a woman holding a tablet with 'Payroll' written on it and a blue credit card | EY launches Integrated Global Payroll Solution for payroll management
Human Capital Management
EY launches Integrated Global Payroll Solution for payroll management
EY has announced the launch of a next-generation Integrated Global Payroll Solution to assist payroll management.
AWS
Analytics and AI
Julia White joins Amazon Web Services as marketing chief
Amazon Web Services has appointed Julia White, a former executive at SAP and Microsoft, as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President.
Microsoft logo on a black front door | Cognizant and Microsoft expand partnership
Cloud Platform and Technology
Microsoft and Oracle expand multi-cloud partnership with new Database@Azure integrations
At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Microsoft and Oracle announced an expanded partnership featuring enhanced Oracle Database@Azure capabilities for data governance, analytics, and AI, integrating with Microsoft Purview for secure data management, introducing new networking features for enterprise security, and expanding availability across nine regions, while also planning to further enhance their collaboration with Exadata services.
image of purple brain on white and green background | Copilot
Analytics and AI
Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft drive AI innovation with Copilot practice
To address the increasing demand for AI transformation, Accenture and Avanade, in their joint venture with Microsoft, announced they are launching a Copilot business transformation practice to help organizations reinvent their business operations and integrate generative AI, agentic AI and...
Analytics and AI
Microsoft to raise prices of Power BI licenses in 2025
Microsoft plans to increase the prices of its Power BI Pro and Premium per user licenses to $14 and $24 per month, respectively, starting April 1, 2025.
Supply Chain Management
Mondra AI spurs food industry net zero as ChatGPT power endures in Microsoft
Product footprinting and supply chain decarbonization platform, Mondra, has launched Sherpa, a transformative AI-powered assistant that comes as part of the company’s imperative in bringing the food industry towards a net zero food system. The chatbot comes built using Microsoft Azure...
(From left to right) Ralph Haupter, President, EMEA, Microsoft; Clare Barclay, incoming President, Enterprise & Industry, EMEA, Microsoft; Darren Hardman, incoming CEO, Microsoft UK
Analytics and AI
UK: Microsoft brings in new CEO for the AI Age
Microsoft has appointed Darren Hardman as CEO, Microsoft UK, replacing Clare Barclay who becomes president, enterprise and industry, EMEA
ERP Strategy and Planning
UK Public Sector turns Big Red in Redmond with Microsoft and Oracle
Both Microsoft and Oracle have strengthened their reach in public sector, as news unveiled separately from the two enterprise giants on Monday revealed. For Redmond a new deal with Crown Commercial Service represents the first deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot,...
Microsoft building | SSE
ERP Strategy and Planning
Microsoft to end support for Dynamics GP in 2029
Microsoft will discontinue support for its legacy Dynamics GP ERP system by September 2029, encouraging users to transition to its cloud-based Dynamics 365 Business Central, mirroring similar moves by ERP competitors SAP and Oracle.
Supply Chain Management
How a digital ledger helped one plastics company champion circularity
Building trust and transparency with customers starts with an irrefutable sustainability certificate.
Image of a child dreaming covered in golden stars | Make-a-Wish, Microsoft Nerdio
Application Development and Integration
Close your eyes and Make-A-Wish: the UK charity’s journey to cloud
Oliver Wilson, technology manager at Make-A-Wish, tells ERP Today about leading a “period of digital change" at the charity with Microsoft and Nerdio.
CloudCare
Security
The road to CloudCare in the wake of the CrowdStrike outage
Codestone, an IT solutions provider, is an example of a company offering a solution, with its managed service called CloudCare.
hybrid cloud
Cloud Platform and Technology
Simplifying workload diversity across hybrid cloud with latest Red Hat updates 
Red Hat has just released Red Hat OpenShift 4.16, the latest version of its popular hybrid cloud platform powered by Kubernetes.
Data and Data Management
Infor’s recent acquisitions place importance on data-driven decision-making
Infor has announced the acquisition of Albanero and Acumen to keep its data-driven decision-making up to par.
CX AI MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
Human Capital Management
Dynamics 365 new ‘Contact Center’ launches to enhance CX with AI Copilot
Officially launched on July 1st, Microsoft Dynamics 365 debuts its new Contact Center solution to use AI capabilities for CX efforts.
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Automation
Vitesco: Driving a 4.0 sky-high, sustainable world
CIO Thomas Buck talks cloud and sustainable transformation for electric powertrain engine technology firm, Vitesco Technologies, plus the possibilities of Industry 4.0, across its AWS, SAP and Microsoft stack.
photo of a field with a tree during sunset in Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire and Microsoft to roll out Copilot
Analytics and AI
Microsoft and England’s Buckinghamshire to transform public services with AI
Microsoft has announced today that Buckinghamshire Council has adopted Copilot for Microsoft 365 to transform the delivery of public services in the county.
sapphire barcelona
Analytics and AI
SAP Sapphire Barcelona: Bring out your Best
Following on from its Orlando event, at SAP Sapphire Barcelona the theme was clear: "bring out your best."
Adi Kuruganti, Automation Anywhere
Business Process Management and Automation
Automation Anywhere collabs with Microsoft and AWS for more automation
Automation Anywhere has announced further collaborations with Microsoft and AWS to deliver more automation to organizations with GenAI.
abstract images of car lights | Atos and Microsoft
Cloud Platform and Technology
Atos and Microsoft team up to help clients achieve seamless integration
Atos Group, via Eviden, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch a strategic initiative which aims to combine both company’s expertise to accelerate adoption of RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure.
Image of a stethoscope | Microsoft and The White House improve cybersecurity in hospitals
Security
Microsoft and The White House work to improve cybersecurity in hospitals
Microsoft is working alongside The White House, the American Hospital Association and the National Rural Health Association to tackle the cybersecurity issues in the healthcare industry.
image of paperwork surrounded by financial charts | Eviden and Athumi
Financial Management
Eviden implements clearing house solution for Athumi
Eviden has been selected by data utility company, Athumi, to integrate Eviden’s ‘clearing house as-a-service’ solution.
Construction site Enerfab SAP RISE Smarter Projects AI
Analytics and AI
The Potential of Smarter Projects with Enerfab’s Rajesh Kapoor
Enerfab's Rajesh Kapoor speaks with ERP Today to shed light on how his company is leveraging SAP and Microsoft tech for smarter projects.
a row of orange Sainsbury's delivery trucks parked next to each other on a sunny day | Microsoft and Sainsbury's AI partnership
Automation
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft to power up customer experience with AI
Sainsbury plc and Microsoft today announced a new five-year strategic partnership to help deliver the retailer’s Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy.
Image of Currys shop / Currys selects Accenture and Microsoft to deliver its core technology infrastructure
CRM and Customer Experience
Currys selects Accenture and Microsoft to deliver technology infrastructure
Currys partners with Accenture and Microsoft to modernize technology, leverage AI for operations and accelerate net-zero emissions by 2040.
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