Application Development and Integration

In order to thrive and ensure their viability, contemporary enterprises must create and implement applications with a focus on superior quality, user experience, and seamless integration. Simultaneously, it is crucial to mitigate risks associated with the swift development and deployment of applications, particularly within the context of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Customer Case Study: Major French Automotive Manufacturer
An automotive company improved its inefficient procure-to-pay processes through QAD Process Intelligence, achieving over $12 million in cash savings within three months by enabling real-time monitoring, automating validations, and enhancing responsiveness.
Confluent: Speedier systems of record are driven by data streaming
Business sped up. Organizations across every industry vertical are now compelled to operate ERP systems that are capable of running at always-on on-demand real-time speeds, far in advance of the overnight “batch build” database workloads of pre-millennial times. What all...
Image of a business person running with a suitcase in a large glass building | Nextworld JD Edwards Oracle
Rip and replace is not the only option: Nextworld steps in for JD Edwards users
Big ERP vendors often recommend a complete replacement of legacy systems with modern solutions. Nextworld says not so fast - and is stepping in for JD Edwards users.
Runners competing on a track | SAP's WalkMe Acquisition: A Sign of the Times for Enterprise Software
SAP’s WalkMe acquisition: A sign of the times for enterprise software
SAP's acquisition of WalkMe enhances its digital adoption capabilities, reflecting a shift towards user-centric software solutions that prioritize usability and accessibility, thus facilitating faster user onboarding and maximizing the value of SAP's complex ERP systems.
The Difference Between First Line and Second Line IT Support
First line support handles basic IT issues and requests at initial contact, while second line support deals with more complex and technical problems that require specialized expertise.
Image of a laptop with coding on the screen | Nextworld no-code
All code has an expiration date, is no-code the answer?
All code will eventually need to be replaced. Nextworld says this realization has prompted the creation of no-code and low-code solutions.
people's fingers pointing at a laptop in a work setting | CloudRock and AMS solutions for organizations
Getting the maximum from your Workday investment with a dedicated AMS
Effective application management is crucial for organizations using ERP systems like Workday, which is why it is important to utilize AMS from providers like CloudRock to enhance efficiency, user satisfaction and innovation while minimizing downtime.
A woman sitting at a desk holding her head in frustration while looking at her laptop screen | Spinnaker Support
ERP integration challenges that could impact a digital transformation
Integrating new enterprise technology can be a company-wide digital overhaul. It comes with several challenges that, if organizations aren't prepared for them, could result in a stunted digital transformation.
A blurry close up of a black screen showing snippets of code | Spinnaker composable
How a third-party supported composable ERP could be the answer a business needs
Don’t fall for the trap of believing ERP platform providers are the best source of expertise when creating effective enterprise solutions - more agile, customizable user experiences can be crafted with the help of composable ERP and the right expertise.
Image of a child dreaming covered in golden stars | Make-a-Wish, Microsoft Nerdio
Close your eyes and Make-A-Wish: the UK charity’s journey to cloud
Oliver Wilson, technology manager at Make-A-Wish, tells ERP Today about leading a “period of digital change" at the charity with Microsoft and Nerdio.
image of archway of Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, United Kingdom | Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher streamlines business processes with tailored HR portal
One company looking to enhance its HR department was Thermo Fisher Scientific, an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents, consumables and software.
Deel deals out SAP integration for HR & payroll 
Deel has integrated with SAP to streamline HR and payroll processes for global teams, allowing seamless data synchronization between SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Deel, thereby improving onboarding, payroll management, and overall business efficiency.
Image showing a view of America at night from space | Oracle AT&T
Oracle and AT&T: “Co-creation at its best” with 5G IoT and APIs boost for US regions
Oracle has announced a partnership with American telecommunications firm, AT&T, to help cloud customers manage IoT devices in one platform.
grey concrete stairs inside a building | Oracle Ascend 2024 conference
Connections and data integrity: Ascend 2024 takeaways for Oracle users
To help vendors meet with their customers face-to-face and share tips and advice, the Ascend 2024 conference was held in Las Vegas for all Oracle users earlier this summer. Sitting down with Dennis Elsenpeter, sales manager at More4apps, ERP Today discussed the key takeaways from the conference and what users are most excited about.
Oracle EBS Customers can’t use Web ADI after Windows Update
The article discusses the challenges faced by Oracle EBS users due to Microsoft Office upgrades breaking the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator (Web ADI), particularly for those using outdated versions, while promoting the More4apps EBS Toolbox as a reliable alternative that ensures compatibility and functionality with current Office versions.
Original Software
Original Software exists to democratize software quality. For too long, organizations large and small all over the world have been hampered by software that doesn’t live up to its potential because of poor testing. Our company was founded to right that wrong, and to help every organization be all it can be.
A view of hands working at 2 laptops, one black and one silver | Spinnaker Support ERP transformation
How mastering IT systems can help dodge ERP transformation disaster 
Ultimately, optimal and effective decision-making can be achieved when a firm’s leadership has a deeper understanding of the nuts and bolts of the business. Rather than feeling obliged to upgrade an ERP system at the first opportunity, unexpected benefits could be gained by exploring what other options might be available.  
Nextworld
Nextworld offers a modern Enterprise Applications Platform that delivers the agility, speed, and intelligence required for businesses to thrive in the digital era. The days of cementing business processes to a single point in time are gone. Nextworld fast tracks...
Tricentis: software testing is the ‘most valuable’ AI investment
A report by Tricentis reveals that testing is increasingly recognized as a critical area for AI investment in the DevOps lifecycle, with practitioners highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency and software quality while addressing challenges such as skills gaps and cost reduction.
image of an astronaut floating in space above Earth | 10X ERP
Rothkopf enters a new world of working with 10X ERP
To update its software, Rothkopf turned to 10X ERP, a cloud-based ERP software provider specifically designed with small to medium-sized distribution businesses in mind.
Image of Cognizant office | Cognizant partners with recruitment specialist, Hays
Cognizant partners with recruitment specialist, Hays
Cognizant partners with Hays to transform its technology landscape, enhancing operational efficiency, innovation and global integration through advanced IT solutions.
Using the AI Launchpad Service and Command Prompt Engineering
At the SAPinsider Vegas 2024 conference, participants in the inaugural Developers Challenge utilized the SAP AI Launchpad to showcase innovative applications of generative AI in just eight hours, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in software development alongside critical techniques like prompt engineering.
gray and white airplane in the blue sky with clouds | AI solutions for aerospace and defense industry by IFS and EmpoweredMX
Flying into AI efficiency: How IFS met EmpowerMX
IFS, an ERP vendor that caters to industrial and financial solutions, has announced its acquisition of EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specializing in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions, to offer aerospace and defense (A&D) customers an improved AI-powered maintenance management system.
The ERP Today Awards 2024: enter now!
The ERP Today Awards will be presented at our awards event, following our inaugural Mastering ERP Summit in London. Have you got your nominations ready to enter our 8 categories?
QAD
For over four decades, QAD has been the trusted partner for manufacturers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of global production. Our industry-leading Manufacturing ERP software, developed through countless customer collaborations, equips you to thrive in a dynamic world. Imagine a world...
Close up of some hands tapping away at a laptop with a high-tech orange and blue overlay | DMI architects
Build them up! Don’t forget how important enterprise architects are
The advent of enterprise architects is a response to the influx of ERP transformations. Enterprise architects make sure a client's tech environment is ready to take on the software upgrade with speed. With a good team of enterprise architects, a firm can get a rapid ROI.