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.

AI can simplify the document review process and speed up SAP processes
Last year we saw SAP’s AI co-pilot Joule make its debut along with new generative AI capabilities dedicated to its SAP CX portfolio.
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SAP ushers in a new EMEA era with Manos at the helm
New EMEA president to further champion the growth and innovation of SAP customers as the age of AI takes over the ERP space.
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Accenture to spread GenAI across Asia Pacific and Latin America
The studios will span across nine countries, cater to a wide range of industry and functional needs, but each will also specialize in one or more industries such as banking, insurance and telecommunications.
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Unleashing the Power of AI for SAP Business One
Introducing AI functionality tailored specifically for SAP Business One users, this development aims to streamline data interrogation.
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Cambridge Uni Press and Assessment joins the AI train with Cognizant
Cambridge University Press and Assessment (Cambridge) has signed a multi-year contract with Cognizant to improve operational effectiveness, maintain exam results integrity and stay competitive in the evolving education sector.
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The takeaway from NetHope Global Summit: ERPs must evolve to accommodate nonprofits
Large organizations have built up diverse application environments and an ERP system could become a force multiplier to create a more dynamic and responsive IT environment in the nonprofit sector.
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Will LLMs stop healthcare worker burnout? Checking up on future Healthcare ERPs
The stressors piled on by administrative tasks are only adding to healthcare worker burnout. Are LLMs for healthcare ERPs a healer?
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Accenture helps Riyadh Air take-off
The use of cloud data and AI through Accenture will aid Riyadh Air's customer service and place them the forefront of innovation and technology in the aviation industry.
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IBM to acquire StreamSets and webMethods platforms from Software AG
IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG’s Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) ERP platforms for €2.13bn.
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Editor’s Words: AI tipping point marks a seminal moment for enterprise software
The last 12 months have witnessed a tipping point; technology vendors now have a compelling case that aligns with the cloud proposition.
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An AI on the Future
With all this attention, you could be forgiven for thinking that AI is a new technology. Phil Lewis says, "let's see how far we can go," as the results of decades of developments come to mainstream fruition.
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Accenture and Google Cloud partner to help businesses adopt GenAI
Accenture and Google Cloud will combine Accenture’s model customization services and full-stack engineering services with Google Cloud’s generative AI technology
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Salesforce UE+ unlocks growth opportunities for businesses
Salesforce has announced the general availability of Unlimited Edition+ (UE+), a simplified technology package for businesses looking to accelerate growth with AI, data and CRM.
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Certinia unveils advanced AI capabilities and updates to its platform
Certinia's platform will gain forecasting capabilities and more, while Certinia AI is being enhanced with cash flow forecasting.
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Insurance firm Miller leverages Salesforce AI to boost productivity
Miller, an independent speciality insurance broker, is one of the first UK financial services organizations to combine Salesforce Einstein and Financial Services Cloud to drive productivity and efficiency across its business.
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Accenture banks collaborations with CBD and Vocatus
Accenture has entered into a strategic agreement with the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to drive its technology transformation program and enhance its banking services to personal and business customers.
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Microsoft and AFL-CIO collab to liberate workers with AI
Microsoft and the AFL-CIO have entered into a partnership to create an open dialogue to discuss how AI will educate workers, incorporate labor’s voice in tech development and help shape policy that supports workers.
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ERP Today’s weekly hotlist: 4-8 December
We’re bringing you ERP Today’s weekly hotlist, featuring our top news picks from 4-8 December.
ERP Today Live! with Infor
Brianna Zink and Marcus Mossberger both senior directors of industry and solutions strategies at Infor, to explore the role of technology and address global labor shortages moving beyond the traditional ERP.
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Accenture and Bricorama paint the town red with shopping assistant
Accenture and French home improvement retailer, Bricorama, have collaborated to develop ‘pAInt,’ a generative AI-powered shopping assistant.
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Accenture joins forces with Unilever to unleash the power of AI
Accenture has entered into a collaboration with Unilever to leverage Unilever’s AI research and implementation of technologies that drive productivity, efficiencies and accelerate disruptive and AI-powered innovations at scale.
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IBM and Meta launch AI Alliance with over 50 collaborators
IBM and Meta have announced the launch of an AI Alliance aimed at creating opportunities to shape the evolution of AI.
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IBM expands on quantum network with launch of IBM Quantum Heron and more
Announced at its annual IBM Quantum Summit in New York, IBM has unveiled its ‘IBM Quantum Heron’, the first in a new series of quantum processors engineered to deliver high performance metrics.
Vendors set out their AI stalls in 2023. Where were all the skills?
Vendor conferences are over for the year, with all their wins news and GenAI hype. Not so much on the checklist? Skills.
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IBM to address climate issues with geospatial AI tech
IBM has announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM’s geospatial foundation model created in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including the analysis of urban heat islands in the UAE; reforestation across Kenya and climate resiliency in the UK.
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ServiceNow and AWS team up for AI business applications
ServiceNow has announced a five-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including business applications.
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Sapphire and MyWave.AI give AI Copilot the wheel for SAP Business One
Sapphire and MyWave.AI announced the integration of SAP’s AI Copilot for Business One users, with the ultimate goal of enhancing and improving the user experience.