Analytics and AI

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing is transforming decision-making, predictive maintenance, and quality control, with 80% of manufacturers investing in AI to enhance efficiency and innovation, despite facing integration challenges that require clear strategies and investment in workforce upskilling.

HCL Software is redefining the enterprise software landscape with an outcome-based, empathy-driven approach to AI and automation, focusing on customer needs and integrating advanced technologies into existing platforms without discarding legacy systems.

At the Epicor Insights 2025 conference, Epicor announced its commitment to the manufacturing and supply chain sectors with the introduction of AI-driven tools, including Epicor Prism and Grow AI for enhanced operational efficiency and data quality, alongside the Carbon Cost Rollup for managing carbon footprints in production, highlighting the increasing importance of sustainability in ERP systems.

At Oracle CloudWorld 2025, Executive VP Steve Miranda highlighted AI's transformative role in business operations, stressing Oracle's commitment to embedding AI across its cloud technology stack while showcasing real-world applications with major clients like TD Bank, ultimately positioning Oracle as a partner in navigating technological change.

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.

Opkey helps businesses maximize the value of their enterprise resource applications with intelligent, agentic AI-powered automation that assures every stage of the ERP lifecycle—from deployment, to operation, to ongoing evolution and business transformation. With Opkey’s platform, businesses can seamlessly deploy cloud applications, adopt critical updates with confidence, eliminate human error in system testing, and minimize business disruptions.

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.

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.

This powerful Large Language Model (LLM) set the record for the fastest-growing user base in history by soaring to more than 100 million active monthly users in only two months.

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?

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IBM is strengthening its partnership with Microsoft by establishing a Microsoft Practice within IBM Consulting aimed at leveraging AI, cloud, and security solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes across various industries undergoing digital transformation.

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!