Unit4

Industry Report: Empowering People and Driving Impact

Unit4's report, 'Empowering People and Driving Impact', explores how nonprofits can enhance their workforce's capabilities and leverage technology for greater impact.

Mike Etting of Unit 4 interview by Paul Esherwood, Mayfair, London | Unit4 Q2

Unit4’s ‘annus mirabilis’

Unit4 was named ERP Vendor of the Year at the ERP Today Awards, alongside their client Social Work England winning ERP Project of the Year, marking a significant turnaround under CEO Mike Ettling amidst ongoing skepticism about their market recognition as a niche player.

ERP Today and partners support the NHS at unique awards event

ERP Today and its partners have raised over £100,000 to support frontline NHS staff at this year’s Awards and Fundraising event, held at Ascot Racecourse on 23rd September. More than 1,000 ERP professionals and hundreds of NHS employees, joined by NHS leadership, descended on Ascot Racecourse for a day of awards, fun and fundraising.

Social Work England creates new benchmark for ERP projects

Kindness, wellbeing and mindfulness embedded as a key tenet of the project - implemented on time, to budget and already delivering benefits.

Cloud bookings up for Unit4

Unit4 reported a 59% year-on-year increase in cloud bookings for Q2 2021, with a 25% growth in cloud subscription revenue, despite a slowdown from Q1, and announced record new customer signings and successful go-lives, reflecting strong demand for its ERP solutions.

Unit4 splits student information system business

Unit4 has launched Thesis, a dedicated student information system business, to drive innovation in higher education following its $2bn buyout by TA Associates, while continuing to be owned by Advent International.

Agilyx Group announces merger with Myriad Consulting – strengthening Unit4 expertise in the UK

Agilyx Group has announced a merger with Myriad Consulting, effective July 1, which combines their expertise in Unit4 ERP solutions to enhance service delivery and customer transformation in the UK.

Why the mid-market is now fertile ground

The ERP industry must shift its focus to the mid-market, which has been historically underserved and is now poised for growth, as these businesses seek flexible, scalable solutions that align with their evolving needs and technological expectations.

Quantum ERP: a business ‘superposition’ for the future

Quantum computing, still in its early development stages, promises to revolutionize ERP systems by enabling exponentially greater processing power through qubits and superposition, potentially leading to enhanced real-time analytics, improved security, and the transition from operational to analytical ERP, though practical applications and widespread adoption remain distant challenges.

The student [e]xperience in higher education

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in higher education, pushing institutions like the University of Greenwich and Barton Community College to adopt innovative technologies and improve student experiences, while many universities still struggle with outdated systems.

Unit4 provides people-centric solution for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Unit4 has announced that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (the council) has selected Unit4 ERPx and Talent Management solutions to deliver a flexible, next generation finance, HR and payroll system

Further growth for Unit4

Unit4 has announced a strong set of results for Q1 ending 31 March 2021, boosted by the launch of its next-generation ERPx solution and strategic growth investment by TA Associates of more than $2bn.

GBS opts for Unit4’s complete product suite to support expansion plans

Unit4’s complete product suite has been selected by higher education provider, GBS, to optimise the flow of information and enable staff to spend more time focused on delivering high quality education and student services.

Unit4 launches ERPx into general availability

Unit4 has recently been acquired by TA Associates for over $2bn and launched its next-generation ERP solution, ERPx, designed for mid-market service-based businesses, showcasing a commitment to modern architecture and customer-centric tools, with early adoption by 24 diverse organizations.

TA Associates buys Unit4 for $2bn

Unit4 has been acquired by TA associates, a global growth private equity firm with significant other interests in the enterprise software space.

Unit4 results deliver a strong outlook for 2021

Unit4 has announced solid financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending 31 December 2020...

Americares opts for Unit4 ERPx

Unit4 has announced that global non-profit Americares has selected Unit4’s next generation ERPx to help...

Unit4 appoints new North America lead

Unit4 has appointed John Gregitis as its new North America president...

Business as usual at Unit4 as sale rumour is squashed

Mike Ettling, the CEO at Unit4, has shut down rumours that the business is up for sale following...

The thin veneer of differentiation

I wrote to each of the ERP vendors and asked them to send me a few words on what set them apart from the competition - the results were depressingly vague. I hate to break it to you but ‘putting customers first’...

Unit4 announces new commitment to CSR

Unit4 has announced a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme to focus on building...

Unit4 and Embridge Consulting triumph in public sector

Continuing its ongoing success in the public sector, Unit4 has won a £30m ERP deal with Surrey County Council...

How the right ERP helps nonprofits deliver more impact

No matter what your mission is, doing more with less while keeping stakeholders happy is every...

Unit4 Introduces its new Global Partner Program to Give Partners the Resources to Transform the Way People Work

A new value-based program to reward Unit4 partners for capabilities, contributions and customer...

Unit4 and Raven Intel Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Transparency in Enterprise Software Implementation Projects

Unit4, a cloud leader in enterprise software for people-centered organizations, today announced...

Unit4 Announces Enhanced Collaboration-Based Project Planning, Rapid Extension Kits and Industry Models to Help Service-Centric Organizations Deliver a Better People Experience Quickly

New product enhancements and industry best practice deployment models address customers...

HR in Lockdown

COVID-19 lockdown stipulations rocketed employee well-being and online collaboration to priority status practically overnight. HR teams scrambled to find ways to help the workforce keep in touch, maintain morale, and enable...

The importance of leadership, purpose and wellbeing in a crisis

When I interviewed Mike Ettling back in April 2019 he had just taken the hot seat at Unit4. He inherited a mixed bag of fortunes but told me about a bold plan to transform the company into a contemporary ERP vendor...

Software firms at forefront of COVID-19 efforts

Software vendors are leveraging their expertise to help customers, employees and the community overcome COVID-19 challenges. The way in which companies conduct themselves during the COVID-19 crisis has come under intense scrutiny. As we have already seen, companies that fail to support both their customers and staff during this period are likely to be judged harshly – and publicly – and could incur financial and reputational damage from which it will be difficult to recover...

Unit4 introduces Global Partner Program

Unit4 has initiated its new value-based Global Partner Program which will reward Unit4 partners...