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.

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Analytics and AI
SUSE launches AI platform to ensure customers’ privacy
SUSE has unveiled SUSE AI, a cloud-native platform designed to support the deployment of privacy-focused GenAI applications while ensuring security, compliance and full control for enterprises in regulated industries.
Analytics and AI
Microsoft to raise prices of Power BI licenses in 2025
Microsoft plans to increase the prices of its Power BI Pro and Premium per user licenses to $14 and $24 per month, respectively, starting April 1, 2025.
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Gen AI in manufacturing: Uncovering inefficiencies in processes
To optimize processes and enhance visibility into inefficiencies, organizations can leverage QAD’s Process Intelligence solution, which utilizes Gen AI in manufacturing processes to visualize workflows, identify root causes, and provide real-time alerts, leading to significant cost savings.
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AI in ERP: An essential focus for Epicor
Epicor's recent third quarter highlights its commitment to AI-driven digital transformation through new product launches, leadership appointments, and strategic acquisitions, aimed at enhancing ERP solutions for its manufacturing-focused clientele.
J.P. Morgan & Oracle Deepen ERP Integration for Finance
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Next-level HCM expert Nadja Andersen on Mastering AI in ERP
The inaugural Mastering ERP conference on December 12, 2024, in London will unite ERP and AI professionals to explore best practices for incorporating AI in ERP systems, featuring insights from expert Nadja Andersen on critical AI concepts, ethical considerations, and enhancing customer experiences.
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Demand for industrial AI lifts IFS’ third quarter revenue
IFS experienced a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue in Q3, fueled by a significant rise in IFS Cloud adoptions and cloud revenue growth, while adding 90 new clients and enhancing its ERP and AI solutions through strategic acquisitions.
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ServiceNow taps Google Cloud’s Amit Zavery as COO
Amit Zavery, formerly Google Cloud’s VP, has been appointed President, COO, and CPO of ServiceNow, effective October 28, where he will oversee products, engineering, and operations, with a focus on business innovation.
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UK: Microsoft brings in new CEO for the AI Age
Microsoft has appointed Darren Hardman as CEO, Microsoft UK, replacing Clare Barclay who becomes president, enterprise and industry, EMEA
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IFS Ultimo – Building AI use cases for EAMs: ERP Today x IFS Unleashed
At the IFS Unleashed event, IFS Ultimo leaders discussed leveraging AI to enhance Enterprise Asset Management by improving failure report details for both preventive and reactive maintenance, aiming to reduce costly downtime and enhance productivity through advanced data utilization.
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Pragmatic AI: What it means for manufacturers
A recent SAP Insider survey reveals that while 40% of manufacturing organizations have no plans to adopt AI, nearly 39% are considering implementation within the next two years, driven primarily by the need to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency, highlighting a cautious yet evolving approach to AI in the industry.
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Microsoft CEO: AI Agents are the New Excel, not ChatGPT
Reporting from Microsoft’s AI Tour event in London, ERP Today heard Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expand upon Redmond’s post-ChatGPT Copilot era for enterprise tech as the company unveiled a series of new AI agents for Dynamics 365.
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Microsoft CEO: AI Agents are the New Excel, not ChatGPT
Reporting from Microsoft’s AI Tour event in London, ERP Today heard Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expand upon Redmond’s post-ChatGPT Copilot era for enterprise tech as the company unveiled a series of new AI agents for Dynamics 365.
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Addressing AI bias: ERP Today TV x IFS Unleashed
Reporting from Orlando, Florida, ERP Today TV talks to AI experts at IFS Unleashed 2024, discussing the best ways to mitigate AI bias.
Analytics and AI
Epicor’s key leadership appointments to drive AI focus
Epicor is enhancing its AI-driven ERP strategy for global manufacturing and sales sectors by expanding Vaibhav Vohra's role as President, appointing Scott Morgan as Chief Revenue Officer, and promoting Arturo Buzzalino to Chief Innovation Officer, while acknowledging the contributions of retiring President Lisa Pope.
Analytics and AI
Why the Boomi Agent Registry recognizes EU AI Leadership in Legislation
CEO Steve Lucas on Boomi's Agent Registry in the context of EU AI regulation.
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Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 3: Transforming People
Addressing the critical challenges of hiring, training, and retaining talent, particularly in frontline manufacturing roles, necessitates leveraging robust ERP systems like QAD ERP O3 that blend AI-driven and human-centered solutions to enhance workforce adaptability and productivity amidst evolving business demands.
AIRSYS to implement Rootstock ERP
Analytics and AI
Oracle Fusion Cloud updates to boost service teams’ productivity
Oracle has enhanced its Fusion Cloud Service and Field Service with AI-driven features to boost service teams' efficiency, automate the customer service lifecycle, and improve issue resolution through tools like automated service agents, call and chat summarization, and advanced knowledge search for field technicians.
Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push
Analytics and AI
Into Gemini for RISE with SAP on Google Cloud
Google Cloud creates a community project in the UK designed to empower users implementing SAP RISE projects
Analytics and AI
Why the Boomi Agent Registry recognizes EU AI Leadership in Legislation
CEO Steve Lucas on Boomi's Agent Registry in the context of EU AI regulation.
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SAP unveils AI updates for users and developers at TechEd 2024
SAP unveiled powerful collaborative capabilities to its generative AI Copilot Joule during its annual TechEd 2024 event.
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QAD’s new scheduling and AI tools to lift manufacturers’ productivity
QAD has introduced new scheduling and AI enhancements to its Adaptive ERP application, including advanced scheduling solutions and a generative AI assistant named Champion, to help manufacturing and supply chain businesses improve productivity and navigate modern business complexities.
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AI “superpowers” in manufacturing ERP
An exclusive conversation with Epicor chief technologist Vaibhav Vohra.
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Even Oprah has an AI Strategy: What GenAI Means for You
Riz Ahmed offers observations on AI and its emergence, as well as what it means for ERP communities.
Analytics and AI
Realizing AI in Retail
Carrefour Belgium's CTO on the future of retail with AI and ML.
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Analytics and AI
AI ERP: The impact of artificial intelligence on ERP software
AI-powered Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems enhance business operations by providing real-time insights, automating repetitive tasks, improving data accuracy, and enabling predictive analytics, ultimately making organizations more competitive, resilient, and responsive to market changes.
Analytics and AI
NVIDIA to partner with Salesforce for AI initiatives
NVIDIA and Salesforce have partnered to enhance Salesforce's Agentforce platform with predictive and generative AI workflows, enabling the development of autonomous agents and interactive avatars to improve productivity and customer experiences.
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CloudWorld sees Oracle & IBM strengthen AI and supply chains
Oracle CloudWorld 2024 in Las Vegas highlighted the growing partnership between Oracle and IBM, focusing on AI advancements and the launch of IBM Consulting's expanded network to aid Oracle clients in leveraging generative AI and automation, alongside IBM's announcement to acquire Oracle consultancy Accelalpha to enhance its supply chain management capabilities.
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