Analytics and AI

Sage has launched Sage 50 Cloud, a fully cloud-deployed accounting solution for SMBs that maintains its familiar interface while enabling AI features like Sage Copilot.

Inetum, a long-time Microsoft partner, sponsors the Microsoft SME&C Summit EMEA from October 13-15, 2025, in Dublin, emphasizing their commitment to midmarket growth through cloud and AI solutions while showcasing initiatives from their recently inaugurated AI Center of Excellence.

“We’re moving beyond the hype cycle into a period where AI’s real value is emerging. Yet, many manufacturers are struggling to bridge the gap between its potential and its practical implementation.” — TVN Reddy, CEO, Aptean

The AI boom is prompting organizations to revamp their pricing strategies, with Zuora's new monetization platform offering tools to manage dynamic service value, enhance customer visibility, and support scalability amidst unpredictable consumption patterns.

Inetum, a European leader in digital services, will unveil its breakthrough AI framework Coborg™ at the Big Data & AI exhibition.

AI adoption has reached a tipping point—but stand-alone models can only take you so far. True transformation requires Agentic AI, where intelligent agents orchestrate tasks across business processes, freeing up teams to focus on strategy and innovation. In this webinar on-demand, IBM and Oracle experts showcase how Agentic AI delivers scalable, accurate, and business-tailored outcomes across finance, supply chain, procurement and human resources. Drawing from insights and collaboration with clients at our Innovation Studio and client value accelerators, we explore: - Why point solutions and isolated models fall short of enterprise needs - How Agentic automation can significantly reduce manual work and accelerate time-to-value - What are the core factors that make or break an Agentic success story - Real-world examples of Agentic AI in action across Oracle Cloud solutions Watch now to see how IBM and Oracle’s collaborative approach helps organizations embed AI into their transformation journey—driving measurable ROI, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Unit4's pragmatic AI integration in ERP systems aims to transform software from mere transaction recorders to proactive partners that assist, advise, and act, while emphasizing trust through explainability, auditability, and human oversight.

AI adoption has reached a tipping point—but stand-alone models can only take you so far. True transformation requires Agentic AI, where intelligent agents orchestrate tasks across business processes, freeing up teams to focus on strategy and innovation. In this webinar on-demand, IBM and Oracle experts showcase how Agentic AI delivers scalable, accurate, and business-tailored outcomes across finance, supply chain, procurement and human resources. Drawing from insights and collaboration with clients at our Innovation Studio and client value accelerators, we explore: - Why point solutions and isolated models fall short of enterprise needs - How Agentic automation can significantly reduce manual work and accelerate time-to-value - What are the core factors that make or break an Agentic success story - Real-world examples of Agentic AI in action across Oracle Cloud solutions Watch now to see how IBM and Oracle’s collaborative approach helps organizations embed AI into their transformation journey—driving measurable ROI, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Sage has acquired Criterion, a US-based human capital management platform, to enhance its AI-driven HR and payroll capabilities for mid-sized businesses facing complex workforce management challenges.

BlackLine has achieved the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, validating the governance framework of its Studio360 platform and new Verity AI capabilities, thereby setting a global standard for trusted AI in finance.

Why the dream of self-driving ERP is finally shifting from a buzzword to a boardroom reality.

Sage CPO Walid Abu Hadba on navigating the agentic AI revolution, empowering SMBs to outmaneuver the giants, and why the real quantum threat isn’t what you think.

BlackLine's annual conference unveiled Verity AI, a comprehensive suite of AI tools for the Office of the CFO, built on its Studio360 platform, emphasizing data integrity, enhanced visibility, and agentic collaboration, led by an AI team lead named Vera, to provide trusted, auditable financial operations.

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 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.

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.

UK businesses face a significant AI skills gap that undermines their investment in technology, as many struggle with the challenge of effectively adopting and utilizing advanced AI systems like SAP, highlighting the need for dual expertise in both technical proficiency and organizational change management to achieve successful AI implementations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Care4Growing and Inetum have created Henk, a specialized AI for farmers using Salesforce's Agentforce, which provides tailored agricultural solutions and fosters collaboration among users to enhance agricultural research.

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.

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.

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.