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.

Avvale AI solution wins first runner-up at SAP Hackathon
Avvale has participated in the 2023 SAP Hackathon and won first runner-up for its Project Manager Dashboard (PM Dashboard) solution.
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Spotify jazzes up platform with Google Cloud’s AI help
Google Cloud and Spotify have announced an expanded partnership in data and analytics, as well as AI and machine learning technologies. 
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Microsoft Ignite reveals AI Accelerator and Cobalt CPU to meet AI demand
Announced at Microsoft Ignite, the company unveiled two custom-designed chips and integrated systems that resulted from that journey.
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HPE and NVIDIA debut supercomputing solution to hasten GenAI training
HPE has announced a supercomputing solution for GenAI designed for large enterprises to accelerate AI training.
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Preventing business boondoggles with Boomi
The already pressing need for organizations to transform their operations to stay competitive exploded into an “or else” during the pandemic. Companies suddenly had to provide digital access to anywhere, anytime services.
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Stagwell leverages Google Cloud to boost GenAI marketing capabilities
Google Cloud and SADA, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, has entered into a partnership with Stagwell to develop GenAI marketing solutions that support Stagwell agencies, client partners and product development within the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC).
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Accenture to launch GenAI studios to boost capabilities in NA
Accenture has announced its intentions to launch a network of GenAI studios in North America where companies can explore ways to optimize and reinvent their business through the responsible use of GenAI applications.
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Anthropic leverages Google’s Cloud TPU v5e chips for AI inference
Google has expanded its partnership with Anthropic, committing to the highest standards of AI security and safety, and will allow Anthropic to leverage the latest generation Cloud TPU v5e chips for AI inference.
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Salesforce announces automotive cloud innovations for connected cars
Salesforce is coming out with automotive cloud innovations which will bring automakers connected vehicle visualization, actionable telematics and more.
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Oracle and Microsoft collab to support growth flurry of AI services
Oracle has announced a multi-year agreement with Microsoft to support the growth of AI services.
Fujitsu office building | Fujitsu forms merger to enhance cloud services
Fujitsu forms merger to enhance cloud services
Japanese multinational conglomerate Fujitsu has announced its decision to form an  “absorption-type merger” of its public cloud business.
CEO Bill McDermott | ServiceNow sees “tailwind of growth” with GenAI in Q3 23 success
ServiceNow teases rivals with real GenAI “product” in Q3 23 success
ServiceNow has outperformed its guidance across most Q3 23 profitability metrics, citing GenAI impact as it increased 2023 guidance.
Infor dares to mix AI with blockchain in CloudSuite upgrade
Infor has unveiled a wealth of updates to its industry-specific CloudSuites, with new features developed for industries including food & beverage, fashion, automotive and more.
one dollar notes placed next to each other | Can AI be trusted to battle money laundering and fraud
Can AI be trusted to battle money laundering and fraud?
AI has reached the scope of multiple industries, but banking might be one of the more unexpected fields to adopt the budding technology.
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Automation Anywhere combines automation + AI in a fresh launch
Automation Anywhere announced new generative AI-powered innovations to help companies put automation and AI to work across enterprises
Would Albert Einstein approve of Salesforce AI stance?
Salesforce Dreamforce 2023 finished last week, and AI was the big theme of the company's flagship event. But what would the real Einstein make of Salesforce in this current moment?
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Race for the prize: An update on the AI race as ChatGPT speeds ahead
All vendors bring distinctive value propositions to enterprises - choose wisely or find yourself obsolete in the age of AI!
A puddle of oil : DaaS
After the oil spill comes AI to fill in the gaps for enterprises
For AI to succeed it needs data and computation, so let’s look into the reasons why CxOs need to now have DaaSrolling off their tongues.
Oracle’s CEO, Safra Catz | Oracle’s Q1 2024 results reveal slower cloud sales, but AI optimistic
Oracle’s Q1 2024 results reveal slower cloud sales, Musk AI deal
Oracle’s figures for the first quarter 2024 saw slow cloud sales growth stifling enthusiasm, but further optimism for increased AI demand
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UiPath’s Q2 results beat expectations, but AI value questioned
UiPath’s second-quarter results for 2024 beat analysts’ revenue growth expectations but investors question the value of its AI bet.
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IFS signs key AI acquisition and flurry of partnerships
IFS has had a busy end of the month, recently taking the spotlight with new acquisitions and a strategic acquisition of Falkonry AI.
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PwC joins the AI trend with its own ChatPwC
PwC is slowly releasing its new generative AI tool named ChatPwC, which has already been released to approx. 1,000 employees.
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Meet Maxi, Earth CEO – and savior of humanity
Welcome to 2033. On the anniversary of its ascendancy, we interview the benevolent AGI which runs our planet and drove CxOs to extinction, MAX1-GPT.
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US Trade Commission investigates OpenAI over deceptive practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI in relation to unfair or deceptive privacy data practices.
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Robo trade wars as US to bar Chinese companies from buying AI cloud services
The U.S. administration is set to restrict Chinese firms’ access to U.S. AI cloud services to “close loophole in chip-export controls".