Business Process Management and Automation

Software applications dedicated to Business Process Management (BPM) empower professionals in both business and IT to design executable workflows through standardized symbols and language.

These applications serve a diverse range of functions, enabling users to visualize, simulate, and automatically generate code for business processes. Moreover, BPM facilitates the creation of reports and documentation specific to these processes. For enterprises dealing with intricate or time-intensive processes, BPM proves to be an advantageous solution, aiding in the optimization and automation of these operations. Notably, within the realm of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), BPM plays a significant role in assisting businesses to conform to regulatory requirements by establishing a transparent and audit-friendly record of process execution. Consequently, BPM emerges as a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes seeking to enhance their process management within the context of ERP integration.

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Analytics and AI
Microsoft Pitches Agentic ERP, CRM as Operating System for AI-First Enterprises
Microsoft's shift to AI-first autonomous enterprises involves agents across Dynamics 365 that interpret data, collaborate, and enhance operations by automating tasks within finance, supply chain, and CRM, emphasizing the integration of systems and intelligence for adaptive, measurable outcomes.
Analytics and AI
Retail AI Hits NRF 2026: SAP, Microsoft, Workday Turn Agentic Platforms into New Operating System for Stores and Commerce
Retail tech giants SAP, Microsoft, and Workday are leveraging AI to transform commerce operations into integrated, agent-driven systems at the NRF 2026 event, showcasing a shift from isolated applications to comprehensive retail infrastructure.
Business Process Management and Automation
How Microsoft Is Rewiring ERP with Composable Dynamics 365
Microsoft's ERP strategy focuses on a composable approach using Dynamics 365 as a modular backbone for industry-specific solutions, emphasizing scenario-driven capabilities, AI integration, and partner specialization to create tailored solutions on a shared cloud platform.
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Analytics and AI
Cognizant and Microsoft Target the Last-Mile Problem in Enterprise AI
Cognizant and Microsoft have expanded their AI partnership to co-develop industry-specific solutions and integrate Microsoft's AI stack into Cognizant’s services, primarily benefiting sectors like financial services and healthcare, as they aim to enhance AI deployment and operational impacts through deeper collaboration and streamlined workflows.
The AI Responsibility Gap: A Looming Threat to Business?
Analytics and AI
Project Gecko Focused on Creating Affordable, Customizable AI Systems
Microsoft's Project Gecko aims to create affordable, customizable AI systems for the global majority by utilizing local languages and multimodal content, featuring the MMCTAgent framework that enhances AI interactions.
Analytics and AI
Microsoft Expands MCP into Dynamic, AI-Ready Foundation for Dynamics 365 ERP
Microsoft is transforming its Dynamics 365 ERP by upgrading its Model Context Protocol from a static toolset to a dynamic, real-time gateway, integrating analytics and allowing extensive access to ERP functions for improved AI-enabled operations by December 2025.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Amazon Bedrock Powers WPS AI to Enhance Office Software Productivity
Amazon Web Services has partnered with WPS, the leading office software provider, to utilize Amazon Bedrock for integrating generative AI capabilities into WPS Office, enabling features like spell check and automated slide generation while enhancing data security and privacy for its 100 million daily users.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Automation Anywhere collabs with Microsoft and AWS for more automation
Automation Anywhere has announced further collaborations with Microsoft and AWS to deliver more automation to organizations with GenAI.
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Business Process Management and Automation
How local government can use AI for more “breathing space”
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Business Process Management and Automation
Dropbox announces new features and builds on partnership with Microsoft
Dropbox's new announcement generally aims to ease the work of its customers, both in its own platform, and on Microsoft 365.
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