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.

Walter Sun SAP webinar AI Ethics
SAP to host ‘AI Ethics at SAP’ online course with Walter Sun
In this course, Walter Sun will discuss the importance of AI ethics, how it's implemented at SAP and rules to follow in the AI revolution.
typewriter in black and white | ERP Today’s weekly hotlist: 23-27 October
ERP Today’s weekly hotlist: 13-17 November
We’re bringing you ERP Today’s weekly hotlist, featuring our top news picks from the week of 13-17 November.
Dataxstream Clean Data
Dataxstream Encourages SAP Users to Start AI Journey by Cleaning up their Data
DataXstream recently sponsored the NAW Webinar and discussed the importance of starting your AI journey right with clean data.
image of Bill McDermott at event | ServiceNow Now Assist
ServiceNow expands Now Assist GenAI portfolio with enhancements
ServiceNow has announced a major expansion to its Now Assist GenAI portfolio with new capabilities to transform experiences and increase productivity.
Avvale AI solution wins first runner-up at SAP Hackathon
Avvale has participated in the 2023 SAP Hackathon and won first runner-up for its Project Manager Dashboard (PM Dashboard) solution.
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Spotify jazzes up platform with Google Cloud’s AI help
Google Cloud and Spotify have announced an expanded partnership in data and analytics, as well as AI and machine learning technologies. 
image of in-house chips silicon to service to meet AI demand | Microsoft Ignite
Microsoft Ignite reveals AI Accelerator and Cobalt CPU to meet AI demand
Announced at Microsoft Ignite, the company unveiled two custom-designed chips and integrated systems that resulted from that journey.
Woman smiling and working on a supercomputer : HPE NVIDIA AI
HPE and NVIDIA debut supercomputing solution to hasten GenAI training
HPE has announced a supercomputing solution for GenAI designed for large enterprises to accelerate AI training.
Tech heart rate monitor | Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo secures $1.8bn NextGen Healthcare acquisition
Thoma Bravo has acquired NextGen Healthcare, Inc., a provider of cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, for $1.8bn.
Symbio and Celonis joint banner at the acquisition announcement
Celonis acquires Symbio to bolster its AI-portfolio
Celonis has announced the acquisition of AI-driven BPM software provider, Symbioworld, to bolster its process intelligence AI-portfolio.
Top-down view of a city skyline, showing multiple skyscrapers, a river running-through and a lovely sunset | Boomi
Preventing business boondoggles with Boomi
The already pressing need for organizations to transform their operations to stay competitive exploded into an “or else” during the pandemic. Companies suddenly had to provide digital access to anywhere, anytime services.
image of Google HQ | Google Cloud and Stagwell
Stagwell leverages Google Cloud to boost GenAI marketing capabilities
Google Cloud and SADA, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, has entered into a partnership with Stagwell to develop GenAI marketing solutions that support Stagwell agencies, client partners and product development within the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC).
image of Toronto, Canada with multi-coloured sign | GenAI studios
Accenture to launch GenAI studios to boost capabilities in NA
Accenture has announced its intentions to launch a network of GenAI studios in North America where companies can explore ways to optimize and reinvent their business through the responsible use of GenAI applications.
Salesforce automotive cloud innovations
Salesforce announces automotive cloud innovations for connected cars
Salesforce is coming out with automotive cloud innovations which will bring automakers connected vehicle visualization, actionable telematics and more.
abstract image of a brain | Oracle and Microsoft
Oracle and Microsoft collab to support growth flurry of AI services
Oracle has announced a multi-year agreement with Microsoft to support the growth of AI services.
The letters 'AI' are imprinted on a gold plaque on top of a black circle | SAP Aleph
SAP backs Aleph Alpha’s $500m series B round
SAP has joined a consortium of investors to back the series B round of GenAI developer, Aleph Alpha, totaling $500m.
Fujitsu office building | Fujitsu forms merger to enhance cloud services
Fujitsu forms merger to enhance cloud services
Japanese multinational conglomerate Fujitsu has announced its decision to form an  “absorption-type merger” of its public cloud business.
CEO Bill McDermott | ServiceNow sees “tailwind of growth” with GenAI in Q3 23 success
ServiceNow teases rivals with real GenAI “product” in Q3 23 success
ServiceNow has outperformed its guidance across most Q3 23 profitability metrics, citing GenAI impact as it increased 2023 guidance.
Infor dares to mix AI with blockchain in CloudSuite upgrade
Infor has unveiled a wealth of updates to its industry-specific CloudSuites, with new features developed for industries including food & beverage, fashion, automotive and more.
Gartner on why CFOs need inhuman accountants
Exclusive: Mark D. McDonald, senior director analyst in the Gartner Finance Practice, talks GenAI use in the financial space
one dollar notes placed next to each other | Can AI be trusted to battle money laundering and fraud
Can AI be trusted to battle money laundering and fraud?
AI has reached the scope of multiple industries, but banking might be one of the more unexpected fields to adopt the budding technology.
Mihir Shukla, CEO of Automation Anywhere | Automation Anywhere: Automation + AI
Automation Anywhere combines automation + AI in a fresh launch
Automation Anywhere announced new generative AI-powered innovations to help companies put automation and AI to work across enterprises
Would Albert Einstein approve of Salesforce AI stance?
Salesforce Dreamforce 2023 finished last week, and AI was the big theme of the company's flagship event. But what would the real Einstein make of Salesforce in this current moment?
A robotic figure captured in a mid-running motion | AI
Race for the prize: An update on the AI race as ChatGPT speeds ahead
All vendors bring distinctive value propositions to enterprises - choose wisely or find yourself obsolete in the age of AI!
A puddle of oil : DaaS
After the oil spill comes AI to fill in the gaps for enterprises
For AI to succeed it needs data and computation, so let’s look into the reasons why CxOs need to now have DaaSrolling off their tongues.
Oracle’s CEO, Safra Catz | Oracle’s Q1 2024 results reveal slower cloud sales, but AI optimistic
Oracle’s Q1 2024 results reveal slower cloud sales, Musk AI deal
Oracle’s figures for the first quarter 2024 saw slow cloud sales growth stifling enthusiasm, but further optimism for increased AI demand
Rob Enslin, UiPath
UiPath’s Q2 results beat expectations, but AI value questioned
UiPath’s second-quarter results for 2024 beat analysts’ revenue growth expectations but investors question the value of its AI bet.