Analytics and AI

Having access to timely and accurate reporting is essential for making informed decisions and driving strategic outcomes. Advanced analytics are a vital part of to uncovering insights, improving operational visibility, and remaining competitive in rapidly evolving markets. This session explores this value by looking at how DHL Freight, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, transformed its reporting infrastructure to achieve operational excellence. Faced with the challenge of migrating from Oracle’s decommissioned legacy tool, DHL Freight partnered with Orbit Analytics to implement a cutting-edge reporting solution on Oracle E-Business Suite and other applications. Topics covered include how DHL Freight seamlessly transitioned over 75 reports using Orbit’s Discoverer Migration Utility, avoiding unnecessary work while achieving immediate ROI. Learn how this migration enhanced data accessibility, improved decision-making, and fortified security across their operations. This case study showcases the power of modern analytics tools in overcoming complex logistical challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into DHL Freight’s journey and learn how you can redefine your reporting capabilities. Watch this session to: Understand the challenges of legacy tool decommissioning and report migration. Explore Orbit Analytics’ innovative approach to automated report conversion. See the real-world impact: Simplified access via Single Sign-On and maximized ROI.

IBM and Oracle have enhanced their longstanding partnership to integrate IBM's watsonx AI into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, paving the way for advanced agentic AI capabilities across various enterprise applications while promoting ESG reporting for sustainability and compliance.

Unit4 has launched Ava, an Advanced Virtual Agent integrated within Unit4 ERPx and Microsoft Teams, designed to streamline enterprise automation by handling routine tasks and providing intelligent insights, with the ambition to automate 50% of ERP activities and enhance user experience.

Opkey’s AI-powered Redwood Migration Accelerator streamlines the transition from Oracle’s Responsive UI to Redwood, minimizing business disruption and maximizing ROI. The platform offers automated assessment, detailed migration planning, and comprehensive testing to ensure a smooth and efficient migration process.

IBM and Oracle are collaborating to integrate artificial intelligence into enterprise technology, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and operational performance, while providing secure and scalable solutions that drive business transformation and innovation.

AI is rewriting the rules for ERP users in the manufacturing and supply chain industries.

In the era of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation are not merely buzzwords—they are strategic imperatives. The convergence of these technologies is reshaping industries, redefining competitive advantage, and demanding a recalibration of executive decision-making. For C-level...

Lifetime Products successfully modernized its ERP system by adopting Microsoft Dynamics 365, enabling enhanced operational efficiency and employee development through automation and a collaborative workforce strategy that reallocates resources towards higher-value tasks.

Microsoft is transforming ERP systems from traditional user-initiated processes to intelligent, autonomous platforms that execute tasks independently, emphasizing continuous business value and adapting to user needs rather than the other way around.

At the AWS London Summit, AWS announced a program to upskill 100,000 individuals in AI over five years, while also launching SAP Databricks on its platform, which enhances data accessibility and AI capabilities for SAP users, marking a significant step towards integrating advanced analytics and AI in enterprise resource planning.

There is much agreement that AI will automate routine tasks, freeing up time for more strategic work. But what does this future workplace look like? How will AI impact the way we work and interact with colleagues, and what will be expected of employees in the AI-fueled office?

Empowering people & driving real results with AI-powered tools.

Generative AI – all you need to know, including our 10 steps for CIOs to prepare their ERP for effective generative AI.

AI-powered business intelligence tools help you get the data and insights needed to run your business and make better decisions.

AI adoption among small-to-midsize businesses has surged nearly threefold from 2023 to 2024, with Verizon's survey highlighting this trend alongside NetSuite's release of innovative AI enhancements in 2025, including generative AI capabilities for streamlined reporting, data visualization, and tailored insights to improve business decision-making and efficiency.

Join Evan Goldberg, Founder and Executive Vice President of NetSuite, and Laura Moss, Vice President of Finance at Cohere, as they discuss AI in finance, including innovative use cases, how finance teams should be thinking about AI today, and the next big area of opportunity.

IFS achieved a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue and a 39% rise in cloud revenue in Q1 2025, driven by strong customer adoption of its Industrial AI initiatives, particularly through the IFS.ai platform, leading to a market valuation exceeding €15 billion.

SYSPRO Embedded Analytics provides manufacturers and distributors with integrated business intelligence tools that enhance visibility, decision-making, real-time reporting, cross-functional data management, and performance tracking, leading to improved operational efficiency.

Acumatica's AI-powered cloud ERP integrates intelligent capabilities into its platform to enhance efficiency, automation, and decision-making. It offers industry-specific AI solutions that provide practical value, including real-time data extraction, anomaly detection, and predictive forecasting. The AI features are designed to be intuitive and seamlessly integrate into existing workflows, empowering businesses to leverage AI without added complexity.

At IFS Connect UKI 2025, IFS launched Nexus Black™, an innovative AI initiative aimed at rapidly transforming industrial AI aspirations into operational advantages for sectors like manufacturing and energy, addressing the fragmentation of existing tools and emphasizing co-development with clients while integrating successful solutions into the IFS Cloud.

Veolia found itself struggling with a Shared Service Center (SSC) serving 30 entities of the group, performing inefficient legacy operations.

Discover how Acumatica is revolutionizing ERP systems with practical, industry-specific AI solutions. This blog post explores how AI can transform your business operations by prioritizing security, usability, and customer success. Learn about Acumatica's strategic approach to AI, designed to solve real-world business challenges and deliver immediate value. Dive into the principles of innovation that guide Acumatica's development of transformative technologies, ensuring that AI serves a purpose beyond just technological advancement. Ready to see how AI can work for you? Read on to find out more!

SNCF Réseau's transition to the ServiceNow platform through the HARMONIS project has centralized and standardized IT service management, improved data quality in its CMDB, and introduced agile methodologies, with plans to enhance user support through AI innovations like a virtual agent.

The article discusses the transformative impact of AI on the food and beverage industry, highlighting its potential to automate processes, improve decision-making, and drive sustainability, while Aptean collaborates with Microsoft to integrate AI capabilities into its ERP systems and support companies in overcoming adoption challenges.

In a video demonstration, pre-sales engineer Rick showcases Orbit’s reporting and analytics software features, highlighting report creation, sharing, visualization, and dashboard functionality using an Excel dataset.

At Google Cloud Next '25, the company showcased how AI is transforming various industries by enhancing operations, improving customer experiences, and driving innovation, with examples from McDonald's, Intuit, and Verizon, illustrating AI's operational integration and strategic importance.

At Google Cloud Next 2025, Google emphasized that artificial intelligence is not just a future goal but is currently transforming enterprises through accessible and integrated solutions, such as the Gemini models and Vertex AI, providing businesses with the tools and infrastructure necessary to enhance productivity, decision-making, and customer experiences.