Analytics and AI

Sage has acquired Criterion, a US-based human capital management platform, to enhance its AI-driven HR and payroll capabilities for mid-sized businesses facing complex workforce management challenges.

BlackLine has achieved the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, validating the governance framework of its Studio360 platform and new Verity AI capabilities, thereby setting a global standard for trusted AI in finance.

Accenture has appointed Matt Prebble as the new lead for its UK, Ireland and Africa operations starting October 1, succeeding Shaheen Sayed, who has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer of Accenture's Reinvention Services.

Why the dream of self-driving ERP is finally shifting from a buzzword to a boardroom reality.

BlackLine's annual conference unveiled Verity AI, a comprehensive suite of AI tools for the Office of the CFO, built on its Studio360 platform, emphasizing data integrity, enhanced visibility, and agentic collaboration, led by an AI team lead named Vera, to provide trusted, auditable financial operations.

Unit4 has appointed Derek Kudsee, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, as Managing Director of its Financials by Coda division, aiming to enhance the Coda platform with AI-driven capabilities and transform finance teams' roles while ensuring stability for existing clients.

Workday and Zuora are partnering to provide dynamic companies with a comprehensive Order-to-Cash solution that enhances revenue visibility and growth through advanced financial systems and monetization capabilities.

Oracle has rebranded its annual event from Oracle CloudWorld to Oracle AI World to reflect a new focus on artificial intelligence, featuring 963 sessions including 314 dedicated to AI, while still covering its traditional cloud offerings and the importance of data in digital transformation.

Sage has introduced AI-driven enhancements in Sage Intacct, including intelligent reconciliation, embedded payments, and sustainability reporting, aimed at helping finance teams improve speed, automation, and operational efficiency.

UK businesses face a significant AI skills gap that undermines their investment in technology, as many struggle with the challenge of effectively adopting and utilizing advanced AI systems like SAP, highlighting the need for dual expertise in both technical proficiency and organizational change management to achieve successful AI implementations.

Inetum's study reveals that while generative AI is gaining traction for enhancing productivity and personalizing services in businesses and public institutions, its widespread adoption faces significant challenges that require careful integration into organizational strategies.

European organizations are successfully leveraging generative AI to enhance productivity through well-defined applications, structured governance, and tailored training, despite initial disappointments due to high expectations and a technology-centric approach.

Companies must choose between centralized, decentralized, or federated models to effectively deploy generative AI, with the federated model being favored for balancing governance and agility while addressing concerns around security, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.

The RATP Group is piloting 'Mon Client IA,' a virtual reality and AI training system that uses realistic avatars to prepare station agents for real-life customer interactions, aiming to enhance their communication skills and improve customer service.

Care4Growing and Inetum have created Henk, a specialized AI for farmers using Salesforce's Agentforce, which provides tailored agricultural solutions and fosters collaboration among users to enhance agricultural research.

De Lijn successfully enhanced employee performance and satisfaction by implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot through a structured training program, achieving increased usage and confidence in the tool.

The National Scientific Library of Belgium (KBR) has implemented a Microsoft Power Platform tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to automate the digitization and cataloging of 19,000 title pages, significantly expediting the process that would normally take years.

Inetum will showcase innovative digital solutions at Viva Technology from June 11th to 14th, 2025, aiming to simplify AI and enhance the digital impact of businesses through collaboration with key technology partners.

Inetum has launched an AI-driven management tool that reduces public tender processes by up to 30 percent, enhancing efficiency for civil servants through features like completeness checks, objective scoring, and side-by-side comparisons.

Inetum has launched its 'GEN AI Factory' to enhance generative AI services across various sectors, consolidating expertise and partnerships to support clients through all project stages from conception to deployment.

We explore how a steel manufacturer wrangled disparate data with the help of an independent semantic layer from CData.

We examine the concept of Signal Chains and how they provide resiliency and predictability for manufacturers.

Sage has acquired Fyle, an AI-driven expense management platform, to enhance its SMB technology stack by integrating intelligent automation into finance workflows, ultimately transforming tedious processes into seamless, data-driven functions.

Unit4's recent advancements in AI, including the launch of their Advanced Virtual Agent, Ava, and features like Invoice Data Capture, aim to streamline ERP workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce processing time, ultimately transforming financial processes into clear narratives while enhancing collaboration and decision-making in service-based organizations.

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Rootstock Software's Summer ’25 Release features an AI-Powered ERP Agent to enhance operational efficiency, a high-performance data grid for better data interaction, and new financial capabilities including support for a 13-period fiscal calendar, aiming to streamline processes for manufacturers and distributors.