Analytics and AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics are indispensable in propelling digital transformation efforts, particularly influencing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). With the rapid progression of technology and computing power, organizations across various sectors are generating immense amounts of data daily, impacting ERP processes. The significance of this data lies in its potential to extract actionable insights, facilitate strategic planning, and drive innovation within the ERP framework. In this context, AI and analytics emerge as pivotal tools, facilitating the extraction of value from the vast amounts of data generated and collected across the enterprise, optimizing ERP functionalities. Analytics is commonly categorized into descriptive, prescriptive, diagnostic, and predictive types, enhancing the ERP landscape. AI algorithms contribute not only to predictive and prescriptive analytics but also empower companies to develop innovative ERP capabilities, exemplified by advancements such as Industry 4.0.

Unit4 and Coda
Analytics and AI
Unit4 Appoints Tech Veteran Derek Kudsee to Lead Financials Division
Unit4 has appointed Derek Kudsee, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, as Managing Director of its Financials by Coda division, aiming to enhance the Coda platform with AI-driven capabilities and transform finance teams' roles while ensuring stability for existing clients.
Analytics and AI
Zuora + Workday: The Proven Path to Order to Cash Confidence
Workday and Zuora are partnering to provide dynamic companies with a comprehensive Order-to-Cash solution that enhances revenue visibility and growth through advanced financial systems and monetization capabilities.
Oracle AI World
Analytics and AI
Oracle CloudWorld Shifts Focus, Becomes Oracle AI World
Oracle has rebranded its annual event from Oracle CloudWorld to Oracle AI World to reflect a new focus on artificial intelligence, featuring 963 sessions including 314 dedicated to AI, while still covering its traditional cloud offerings and the importance of data in digital transformation.
IT Transformation Trends 2025
Analytics and AI
Sage Delivers Next Wave of AI-Powered Finance Tools
Sage has introduced AI-driven enhancements in Sage Intacct, including intelligent reconciliation, embedded payments, and sustainability reporting, aimed at helping finance teams improve speed, automation, and operational efficiency.
Analytics and AI
Oracle’s Big Bet: Why AI World Signals a Revolution for ERP
Oracle's rebranding of CloudWorld to Oracle AI World emphasizes the integration of artificial intelligence as a fundamental aspect of ERP systems, shifting focus towards tangible AI-driven business outcomes and evolving the roles of ERP professionals into AI strategists.
Analytics and AI
How to Scale GenAI?
Inetum's study reveals that while generative AI is gaining traction for enhancing productivity and personalizing services in businesses and public institutions, its widespread adoption faces significant challenges that require careful integration into organizational strategies.
Analytics and AI
Generative AI: The Secrets of European Companies for Boosting Productivity
European organizations are successfully leveraging generative AI to enhance productivity through well-defined applications, structured governance, and tailored training, despite initial disappointments due to high expectations and a technology-centric approach.
Analytics and AI
How to Integrate AI into the Workplace: this Innovative Model is Gaining Ground in Europe
Companies must choose between centralized, decentralized, or federated models to effectively deploy generative AI, with the federated model being favored for balancing governance and agility while addressing concerns around security, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.
Analytics and AI
How KRYS GROUP Uses its Data to Get a Better Understanding of its Customers
KRYS GROUP, France's leading optical cooperative, is partnering with Inetum to develop a robust data platform aimed at enhancing sales and customer experience through personalized AI, marking a significant step in their digital transformation strategy.
Analytics and AI
The RATP Group Relies on Artificial Intelligence to Train its Station Agents
The RATP Group is piloting 'Mon Client IA,' a virtual reality and AI training system that uses realistic avatars to prepare station agents for real-life customer interactions, aiming to enhance their communication skills and improve customer service.
Analytics and AI
De Lijn successfully integrates Copilot with Inetum
De Lijn successfully enhanced employee performance and satisfaction by implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot through a structured training program, achieving increased usage and confidence in the tool.
Analytics and AI
Artificial intelligence helps the Royal Library of Belgium quickly catalogue books
The National Scientific Library of Belgium (KBR) has implemented a Microsoft Power Platform tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to automate the digitization and cataloging of 19,000 title pages, significantly expediting the process that would normally take years.
Analytics and AI
Inetum at VivaTech 2025: Simplifying AI, Amplifying Impact
Inetum will showcase innovative digital solutions at Viva Technology from June 11th to 14th, 2025, aiming to simplify AI and enhance the digital impact of businesses through collaboration with key technology partners.
Analytics and AI
Inetum strengthens its bidding position in generative AI, with the launch of its “Gen AI Factory”
Inetum has launched its 'GEN AI Factory' to enhance generative AI services across various sectors, consolidating expertise and partnerships to support clients through all project stages from conception to deployment.
Semantic layer
Analytics and AI
How One Steel Manufacturer Transformed Data Access Through an Independent Semantic Layer
We explore how a steel manufacturer wrangled disparate data with the help of an independent semantic layer from CData.
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Analytics and AI
Signal Chains Bring Resiliency and Predictability for Manufacturers and Distributors
We examine the concept of Signal Chains and how they provide resiliency and predictability for manufacturers.
Sage and Fyle acquisition
Analytics and AI
Sage Deepens its SMB Automation Strategy With AI Expense Firm Fyle’s Acquisition
Sage has acquired Fyle, an AI-driven expense management platform, to enhance its SMB technology stack by integrating intelligent automation into finance workflows, ultimately transforming tedious processes into seamless, data-driven functions.
Modern ERP and AI
Analytics and AI
How Modern ERP Is Finally Delivering On The Promise Of AI
Unit4's recent advancements in AI, including the launch of their Advanced Virtual Agent, Ava, and features like Invoice Data Capture, aim to streamline ERP workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce processing time, ultimately transforming financial processes into clear narratives while enhancing collaboration and decision-making in service-based organizations.
Analytics and AI
Cutting Through the Hype – Pragmatic AI for People-Centric Industries
Join us for an insightful webinar that dives beyond the buzz of artificial intelligence and focuses on delivering meaningful, actionable strategies tailored for people-centric industries. This engaging session will unravel how businesses can implement AI effectively, aligning it with operational goals to enhance both organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Analytics and AI
Cutting Through the Hype – Pragmatic AI for People-Centric Industries
Join us for an insightful webinar that dives beyond the buzz of artificial intelligence and focuses on delivering meaningful, actionable strategies tailored for people-centric industries. This engaging session will unravel how businesses can implement AI effectively, aligning it with operational goals to enhance both organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Rootstock Launches Summer ’25 Release with AI Agent, New Data Grid, and Expanded Financials
Analytics and AI
Rootstock Launches Summer ’25 Release with AI Agent, New Data Grid, and Expanded Financials
Rootstock Software's Summer ’25 Release features an AI-Powered ERP Agent to enhance operational efficiency, a high-performance data grid for better data interaction, and new financial capabilities including support for a 13-period fiscal calendar, aiming to streamline processes for manufacturers and distributors.
Analytics and AI
AI agents and the evolution of ERP
Agentic ERP brings intelligent, AI-driven agents into the solution, allowing for more autonomous operations and decision-making. These AI Agents are capable of analyzing large datasets, predicting outcomes, and automating routine tasks, freeing up workers for more strategic activities.
Analytics and AI
State of AI in Manufacturing
Improved efficiency (49%) and productivity (40%) are the top benefits manufacturers currently gain from AI, with production planning and quality control identified as key areas for added value. Manufacturers are increasingly aligning their AI strategies with supply chain optimization and big data analytics to meet demand and ensure resilience.
Analytics and AI
Global Foundries Case Study
Global Foundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, successfully migrated to Orbit Reporting & Analytics for real-time operational reporting and analytics. With seamless integration with different databases and powerful dashboard capabilities, Orbit performed beyond expectations. Global Foundries users were thrilled to utilize the advanced features of Orbit. Read the case study to know more.
Analytics and AI
Orbit Analytics and Carahsoft Partner to Enhance Data Analytics Solutions for the Public Sector
Orbit Analytics and Carahsoft have teamed up to provide advanced AI-powered analytics solutions to government agencies, enhancing data accessibility and decision-making through Carahsoft's extensive reseller network and procurement contracts.
Analytics and AI
IFS Advances Industrial AI Workforce with TheLoops Acquisition
IFS's acquisition of TheLoops marks a significant evolution in enterprise software towards the implementation of autonomous AI agents capable of actively participating in critical industrial operations, transforming workflows with context-aware decision-making, and signaling a robust demand for such innovative solutions in the market.
Analytics and AI
NTT DATA’s Strategic Agentforce Play: Accelerating Enterprise AI Agent Adoption
The enterprise AI revolution just got a major acceleration boost. NTT DATA’s newly announced industry-ready service for Salesforce’s Agentforce represents more than just another consulting partnership – it’s a strategic response to the explosive growth in agentic AI adoption that’s...
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