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.

Analytics and AI
How Agentic AI Reduces Costs in ERP Applications Deployment and Maintenance
ERP projects often exceed budgets and face post-implementation challenges due to unclear business processes, resistance to change, inadequate training, and the need for ongoing updates, but these issues can be mitigated by leveraging agentic AI solutions that automate process discovery, enhance training, streamline user acceptance testing, and improve update testing.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Business Intelligence, Reporting and Analytics
Acumatica’s Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Analytics tools provide growing businesses with real-time transparency, seamless integration with Microsoft Power BI, customizable insights, automated notifications, and powerful report customization to enhance decision-making and profitability across various industries.
Analytics and AI
NetSuite Boosts UK Business Efficiency with Expanded AI Capabilities
Oracle NetSuite has expanded its AI capabilities in the UK to enhance efficiency for businesses by introducing AI agents and generative functionalities that streamline data entry, boost productivity, and facilitate informed decision-making at no additional cost.
Tech Transformation 2025
Analytics and AI
The 2025 Tech Transformation Playbook: Lessons from Leading CIOs
In a panel discussion featuring IT leaders, key trends highlighted include business process automation as a priority for 2024, the widespread yet uneven adoption of SAP S/4HANA, the ongoing challenges of AI integration, and the critical importance of data management for successful transformations, underscoring the need for bold organizational changes and a cultural shift towards digital and data-driven methodologies.
AI
Analytics and AI
Empowering Your Business with AI: Key Features in ServiceNow’s Yokohama Release
The Yokohama release of ServiceNow introduces innovative AI features, including an AI Governance Module for secure deployment, Now Assist for ATF and eBook Generation to boost operational efficiency, and Spoke Generation along with Table Summarization to enhance integration and data insights, thereby empowering business technology decision-makers to optimize their AI initiatives.
Oracle Unveils AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud Applications
Analytics and AI
Oracle Unveils AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud Applications
Oracle has launched the AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a platform enabling customers and partners to create and manage customizable AI agents to enhance enterprise productivity and streamline processes while integrating advanced features like agent templates, orchestration, and robust security.
Analytics and AI
The Melting Pot of AI & ERP: Transforming Enterprises with Affective and Augmented Intelligence
The future of ERP systems lies in transforming them from transactional and reactive tools into intelligent, emotion-aware, and proactive decision-making partners by leveraging affective and augmented intelligence, enabling businesses to enhance operational efficiency, predict risks, and adapt seamlessly to challenges.
Inetum
Analytics and AI
The Future of Digital Transformation
Insights from Inetum UK CEO Kathy Quashie 
Analytics and AI
Engineering Trust in the Heart of AI
Insights from PWC’s UK Head of AI Public Policy and Ethics.
Boomi launches AI Studio to manage the agentic AI revolution
Analytics and AI
Boomi launches AI Studio to manage the agentic AI revolution
Boomi has launched Boomi AI Studio, a vendor-agnostic platform set to be generally available in Q2 2025. It enables organizations to design, monitor, and manage AI agents securely at scale, while ensuring compliance, particularly for ERP systems.
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Analytics and AI
EY Announces AI-powered Blockchain Analyzer Tool to Bolster Vulnerability Detection
EY has launched enhanced AI capabilities for its Blockchain Analyzer's Smart Contract and Token Review tool, automating testing processes to reduce review times by over 50% and improve vulnerability detection, addressing the increasing security needs in the blockchain environment.
Mike Gannon to head Snowflake’s revenue operations
Analytics and AI
Mike Gannon to head Snowflake’s revenue operations
Snowflake has appointed Mike Gannon as Chief Revenue Officer to succeed retiring Chris Degnan, with Gannon's extensive sales leadership experience expected to drive the company's growth and enhance its platform capabilities in enterprise data solutions.
MCP Platform
Analytics and AI
Vonage and SAP expand collaboration for AI-driven enterprise experiences
Vonage has expanded its partnership with SAP to integrate its communication APIs with SAP Business Technology Platform and Business AI, aiming to create intelligent applications that enhance enterprise automation and customer engagement, with a pilot demonstration scheduled for Mobile World Congress 2025.
Analytics and AI
How Industrial AI can Support Sustainability Goals
The webinar hosted by IFS and ERP Today will explore how Industrial AI can enhance operational efficiency and sustainability by optimizing processes, minimizing waste, and improving resource utilization, while providing best practices for integration and discussing the impact on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
Nextworld secures $65M funding to accelerate AI-driven ERP innovation
Analytics and AI
ServiceNow unveils AI agents for telecom 
ServiceNow has launched AI agents tailored for the telecom industry, leveraging NVIDIA AI software to automate labor-intensive workflows in customer service and network operations, thus optimizing efficiency and customer satisfaction while facilitating better decision-making through a centralized orchestration system.
AI-enabled Supply Chains
Analytics and AI
Accenture invests in Workhelix to prepare workforces for Gen AI
Accenture is strategically investing in Workhelix to enhance its LearnVantage platform for AI-driven workforce optimization and training, addressing the critical AI skills gap and preparing organizations for the future of work.
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Analytics and AI
Lineos Brings AI-Powered Efficiency to Finance Teams
Insightsoftware's new AI-driven suite, Lineos, aims to revolutionize financial planning and analysis by automating manual data tasks, allowing finance teams to focus on strategic decision-making and enhancing productivity while ensuring secure integration with existing systems.
Strategic AI
Analytics and AI
Enterprises waste millions on underused tech: WalkMe report
A new report from WalkMe highlights a significant disconnect between enterprise AI investment and employee readiness, revealing that while executives are optimistic about AI's potential, most employees feel unprepared, resulting in $104 million wasted annually due to underutilized technology and inefficiencies.
Analytics and AI
Tricentis and SAP Activate: Your pit crew for the race to S/4HANA
Tricentis and SAP Activate offer a comprehensive guide to navigating the migration journey to S/4HANA, likening it to a high-stakes race where preparation and maintenance are crucial. The white paper divides the process into five distinct phases: Discover, Prepare, Explore,...
Strategic AI
Analytics and AI
Why AI is the future of effective SAP releases
As businesses seek to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise software, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force reshaping SAP releases. Stemming from a rich history dating back to the conceptualization of AI in the 1950s,...
AI
Analytics and AI
How Accenture and Voltron Data Are Transforming Large-Scale Data Processing with GPU Acceleration
Accenture's investment in Voltron Data aims to revolutionize data processing for enterprises by leveraging GPU-powered solutions to eliminate bottlenecks, optimize costs, and accelerate AI and machine learning adoption, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
IFS appoints Matt Breslin as President, North America to drive Industrial AI growth
Analytics and AI
IFS appoints Matt Breslin as President, North America to drive Industrial AI growth
IFS has appointed Matt Breslin as President of North America to drive growth focused on Industrial AI and cloud adoption across key sectors.
Oracle Unveils AI Agent Studio for Fusion Cloud Applications
Analytics and AI
NTT DATA doubles down on AI-powered initiatives
NTT DATA has launched the Smart AI Agent to streamline operations and enhance productivity in manufacturing, while also partnering with Vantiq to improve disaster response capabilities through advanced AI integration.
API Management with Boomi
Analytics and AI
Boomi redefines API management to power AI-driven enterprises
Boomi has launched an integrated API Management solution within its Enterprise Platform to tackle API sprawl and enhance governance and scalability, enabling organizations to maximize AI's potential while ensuring security and operational efficiency.
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Analytics and AI
Capgemini and Additive Catchments partner for UK rivers with AI solutions
Capgemini and Additive Catchments have announced a partnership to help improve the state of UK rivers through advanced AI-driven solutions. 
NTT DATA
Analytics and AI
Esker Announces Strategic Investment from Bridgepoint
Private equity firm Bridgepoint has announced a significant investment in financial solutions provider Esker. Bridgepoint said the partnership “aims to accelerate Esker’s development strategy, leveraging our combined sector expertise to expand the brand globally and drive further innovation in the...
The AI Responsibility Gap: A Looming Threat to Business?
Analytics and AI
The AI responsibility gap: A looming threat to business?
A new study by NTT DATA reveals that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is outpacing the establishment of responsible governance, creating an 'AI responsibility gap' that jeopardizes trust, investment, and accountability in AI implementation among organizations.
Verisk and Oracle Fusion Cloud
Analytics and AI
Accenture, Google Cloud Partner on Sovereign Cloud and Gen AI in Saudi Arabia
Accenture and Google Cloud are collaborating to boost generative AI and cloud adoption in Saudi Arabia, enhancing local organizations' capabilities and economic growth while promoting digital sovereignty and talent development.
Analytics and AI
Elite Announces New AI Compliance and Work-to-Cash Solution
Elite has launched Elite Validate, an AI-driven billing compliance solution designed to automate and streamline the process of adhering to Outside Counsel Guidelines for law firms, significantly improving efficiency and reducing human error in billing compliance.
IFS Valuation Soars Past €15 B on Major Investment & Strong Growth
Cloud Platform and Technology
IFS spreads its wings in the Middle East
IFS has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Business Machines to expand its presence in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, while also optimizing operations for TIM Aerospace with its EmpowerMX software, underscoring the company's commitment to enhancing industrial AI solutions and modernizing MRO operations.
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