Automation

IBM Pushes Toyota South Africa’s SAP Modernization Forward with On-Time S/4HANA Upgrades

IBM is modernizing Toyota South Africa Motors' core systems through two SAP S/4HANA upgrades that enhance data visibility and streamline operations, marking a critical step in Toyota's transition from legacy systems ahead of the 2027 support deadline.

IFS and Siemens Unite to Drive Autonomous Grid Intelligence for Utilities

IFS and Siemens are collaborating to advance autonomous grid operations by integrating industrial AI with grid planning and infrastructure expertise, aiming to address industry challenges and support a shift toward self-optimizing energy systems.

Datanomix and Fulcrum Partnering to Develop Seamless ERP, Production Integration

Datanomix has partnered with Fulcrum to integrate their technologies for modernizing manufacturing by unifying job planning, scheduling, and real-time production tracking, shifting toward a proactive environment that enhances visibility.

Amazon AWS

Analytics and AI

New AI Agents Make AWS ProServe Projects Faster

AWS has launched the Professional Services Delivery Agent, an AI-powered tool that enhances AWS ProServe engagements by automating routine tasks, thereby significantly improving project turnaround times and reducing costs.

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Analytics and AI

Workday Boosts ERP Automation with Pipedream Buy, BigQuery Patnership

Workday has announced plans to buy Pipedream to enhance ERP-native automation with over 3,000 pre-built connectors, and partnered with Google BigQuery to improve data integration and analytics, while also expanding its Workday GO solution for global payroll and faster deployments.

Analytics and AI

GPT-5.1 Lands in Copilot Studio as OpenAI Pushes Speed, Reasoning, Personalization Forward

Microsoft and OpenAI have released GPT-5.1 in Copilot Studio for US customers, offering two versions—Instant and Thinking—for enhanced reasoning and personalization, thereby supporting enterprise-scale adoption and allowing organizations to test advanced AI capabilities in a controlled environment.

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Analytics and AI

Sana Acquisition Promises New AI Tools for Workday Users

Workday's recent acquisition of Sana aims to integrate AI-powered tools into its platform, enhancing productivity and user experiences through new AI agents and a seamless learning system, marking a significant shift towards intelligent ERP solutions.

Brose Completes 6-Month SAP Cloud ERP Migration, Sets Automotive Benchmark

Brose successfully migrated its central SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private in six months without disrupting production, setting a benchmark for cloud-enabled automotive manufacturing and illustrating the importance of digital transformation.

Analytics and AI

Sage Acquires Criterion to Bolster Mid-Market HCM

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.

Trusted AI in Finance

Analytics and AI

Setting the Standard for Trust: BlackLine Gets ISO 42001 Certification

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.

UK Public sector

From Strategy to Scale: How Inetum and ServiceNow Are Powering Public Sector Transformation Across the UK

Inetum is driving digital transformation in UK public sector organizations, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency through partnerships with ServiceNow, evidenced by successful implementations at local councils and central government departments that improve responsiveness and citizen satisfaction.

Industry Expert eBook: How Automation Powers Growth in the Food and Beverage Industry

To dive deep on this subject, the impetuses for automation, what it looks like in practice today and what it might look like in the future with the technology of tomorrow, we turned to some our internal subject matter experts.

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A Transformative Leap: The Emerging Role of Automation and Hyperautomation in Elevating Finance Processes

The article discusses the limitations of manual finance processes, highlighting the need for automation and hyperautomation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and strategic focus in finance departments by leveraging advanced technologies like AI and machine learning.

Unit4 Launches Smart Automation Services to Support Vision for Intelligent Light Touch ERP

Unit4 has launched Smart Automation Services to enhance user efficiency and productivity in ERP systems by leveraging AI and context awareness, aiming to automate mundane tasks and create more intuitive user experiences.

Automating the SAP Financial Close

This webinar discusses how enterprises can enhance the efficiency and quality of their financial closing processes through automation and standardization, focusing on integrating with SAP systems to streamline various closing activities. Watch this webinar on-demand to Watch this webinar to: *Learn how to identify areas of weakness in current financial close processes. *Understand how Aico’s live integration to SAP and other data sources improves efficiency. *Explore options for monitoring and optimising performance during period-end close. *Ensure closing activities align with corporate governance requirements and internal controls.

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Governance, risk and security: Opportunities of advanced technologies for auditors

The world of auditing is facing a transformation spurred by developing technologies, evolving business environments and new expectations.

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Creatio and Arribatec partner to revamp CRM and workflow automation

Creatio has partnered with Arribatec to deliver innovative no-code tools that enhance efficiency and boost business growth.

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Automation Anywhere and PwC India partner for AI-powered solutions

Automation Anywhere has announced a new partnership with PwC India to provide advanced Generative AI solutions to various industries.

¡AI, caramba! Banco Azteca cashes in with UiPath AI

As we know today, every vendor wants to sell their Artificial Intelligence message. Going further, every vendor in the AI space now wants to proffer forth its agentic AI agentic message, now that we have understood the benefits of agent-based...

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UiPath and SAP to accelerate enterprise automation for SAP users

UiPath has partnered with SAP to integrate its platform with SAP Build Process Automation, allowing customers to enhance enterprise-wide automation, streamline processes and accelerate migration to the cloud.

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How can users achieve streamlined UAT with automation?

Automated testing solutions, such as those offered by Original Software, can significantly streamline user acceptance testing (UAT) processes for organizations facing challenges in digital transformation, ultimately enhancing software quality and user satisfaction.

Quickly and Decisively – How to Become an Adaptive Enterprise

Simon Ellis of IDC emphasizes that achieving digital maturity through a holistic approach enables adaptive enterprises to react quickly and decisively to disruptions, ultimately leading to improved financial performance.

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How connectivity goes hand in hand with business growth

Carrier Corporation reinvented the way it works and designed new ways to connect with its customers to drive better value for all.

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UiPath announces features to streamline automation with Autopilot and GenAI

UiPath, a global provider of RPA software, has announced new features, including the release of UiPath Autopilot which infuses GenAI into the UiPath Business Automation Platform to help businesses achieve better automation outcomes.

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Using automation to improve the user experience

A cloud automation solution can change the entire user experience. In doing so, tedious activities can now be automated while users can focus on how best to innovate and stand out in their respective industries.

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Vitesco: Driving a 4.0 sky-high, sustainable world

CIO Thomas Buck talks cloud and sustainable transformation for electric powertrain engine technology firm, Vitesco Technologies, plus the possibilities of Industry 4.0, across its AWS, SAP and Microsoft stack.

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Automation and the chocolate factory

Chocolatier Barry Callebaut gives a taste of how the manufacturing industry can create smooth quality assessment, predictive maintenance and information management with the right solution mindset to reduce the heat on workforces.

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ERP systems will transform LPG distribution – five reasons why

The LPG sector is projected to grow 7.3 percent by 2028. Integrating ERP systems boosts compliance, visibility, customer satisfaction and more.