Cloud Platform and Technology

Unit4's ERPx solution is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, allowing organizations in people-centric industries to efficiently deploy a modular, AI-powered ERP platform that enhances operational agility and streamlines procurement.

As pressure mounts from boardrooms and regulators, SAP leaders must navigate the complexities of data sovereignty and vendor lock-in while utilizing DMI’s Data Replication Service to enable real-time, application-independent data access, ensuring compliance and agility during SAP S/4HANA migrations.

Google Cloud is transforming the enterprise software landscape by introducing three innovative AI-powered tools that streamline partner processes, including the SOW Analyzer for efficient document analysis, the Bot-Assisted Live Chat for improved support, and an enhanced Earnings Hub for predictive insights, ultimately redefining cloud partnerships and boosting implementation speed and effectiveness.

Sage is launching an AI-powered Copilot for Sage X3, designed to enhance operational intelligence and customer management in manufacturing and distribution, while also unveiling an AI-infused roadmap for Sage Intacct.

The UK's civil service faces a digital skills gap with only 4.5% of its workforce in tech roles, presenting a significant opportunity for private sector innovation, exemplified by Inetum's strategic entry into the BOS2 procurement framework, which allows access to robust SaaS solutions that could transform public sector services amid rising demand for digital transformation.

Despite the widespread adoption of cloud ERP, enterprises continue to struggle with missed deadlines, budget overruns, and unmet stakeholder expectations. These persistent challenges are largely driven by manual testing practices and inefficient support models, signaling a need for systemic change across the ERP lifecycle.

Chase Christensen, Vice President and CIO at Jabil, emphasizes that resilience is essential for global operations, showcasing how the company's streamlined use of just two SAP instances across 135 locations enables them to swiftly respond to challenges like tariffs and supply chain disruptions through real-time data analytics.

Red Hat and Oracle have expanded their collaboration to enhance hybrid cloud adoption by offering certified support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift across various Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments, enabling enterprises to leverage AI capabilities and modernize applications effectively.

GH Power, a renewable energy leader, transformed its outdated financial management systems in just 53 days with Nextworld's no-code platform, enhancing operational efficiency, visibility, and audit processes, while preparing for future innovations to combat climate change.

Join ERP Today and NTT DATA Business Solutions for an exclusive live webinar on how to unlock the full power of SAP as you RISE to AI and learn how to take advantage of the ZERO Cost Move programme from NTT DATA to modernise and transform without financial barriers. The shift from ECC to S/4HANA isn’t just an upgrade—it’s your gateway to embedded AI, automation, real-time analytics, and next-generation business agility. This is your fast track to future-ready ERP. Why Attend? SAP’s latest innovations are built into SAP Cloud ERP.  In this webinar, we’ll show how for those existing SAP customers, the RISE with SAP journey delivers direct access to the AI-powered digital core and how taking advantage of the ZERO Cost Move initiative makes that transition as seamless as possible What You’ll Learn: Understand latest AI capabilities from SAP in your Cloud ERP Explore the latest AI capabilities arising from SAP Cloud ERP, Private - from Joule (SAP’s AI copilot) to business transformation management, and AI-powered automation, right inside your core ERP. ZERO Cost Move – What is it? Learn how NTT DATA Business Solutions enables you to move from ECC to Cloud ERP, Private, eliminating consulting fees for your technical migration, allowing you to redirect resources toward innovation. Whether it is streamlining processes, adopting AI, or leveraging data analytics, your IT budget goes further.  Drive real transformation using our Fit4Future methodology and transformation accelerators. Real AI in Action Discover how leading companies are embedding AI in finance, supply chain, and operations to eliminate manual activities, accelerate decision-making, and unlock new value powered by SAP Cloud ERP, Private. Securing Executive Buy-In We will share proven strategies to align your transformation with business goals, win budget approval, and build a compelling case around AI-driven ROI. Fund Innovation with Smart Savings Discover how we identify hidden savings in your ECC environment and redirect them toward innovation—making the move to SAP Cloud ERP, Private a strategic investment, not a cost. Who Should Attend? This webinar is for CIOs, CFOs, SAP decision-makers, and transformation leaders who want to gain insights and knowledge on how to access to SAP’s AI platform and modernise their ERP platform quickly without disruption. Why Now is the Time? SAP ECC is reaching end of support. SAP’s AI innovation is happening in the cloud; and with ZERO Cost Move, your transformation barriers are reduced. This is your moment to RISE into the AI era.  Register now and take the first step.

EY and SAP have introduced an Integrated Finance Managed Service solution utilizing SAP S/4HANA Cloud to enhance enterprise transformation by streamlining critical functions and leveraging AI capabilities, enabling organizations to focus on strategic growth.

Inetum has restructured into three geographical hubs—EUROMED, Growing Markets, and Iberia-LATAM—to enhance client relationships and streamline operations, with leadership appointments aimed at driving growth and innovation in these regions.

In 1890, Eliza Jane Rodda started making clotted cream in a farmhouse in Cornwall. Fast forward over 130 years, and Rodda’s family business is now a global exporter, transforming quality Cornish milk from local dairy farms into Cornish clotted cream, churned butter, shortbread, fudge, and bottling and supplying fresh and Barista Cornish milk nationwide.

ACQUIRE is a success story,” claims Andreotti. “We don’t measure the responsiveness of the scanners, we measure the level of satisfaction of our operators.

Rootstock Software has won the Gold Stevie® Award for Best Cloud ERP for the third consecutive year, highlighting its AI-driven and cloud-native manufacturing ERP platform that allows manufacturers to rapidly adapt to market changes and optimize decision-making.

SYSPRO, a longstanding player in ERP for nearly 50 years, has entered a transformative phase following a significant investment from Advent in 2025, driving its shift towards becoming a cloud-focused business with AI integration, industry specialization, and strategic growth initiatives.

Unit4 reported robust growth in cloud migrations and service expansion amid soaring demand for SaaS-based ERP solutions, highlighted by customer wins, the launch of a new service tier, and leadership changes aimed at enhancing its market position while reaffirming its commitment to diversity and skills development.

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A look at how SYSPRO is rapidly advancing its growth, innovation, and transformation efforts.

Van Oord, a leader in marine contracting, is transforming its operations by implementing IFS Cloud to unify its complex project management processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and retain knowledge amid workforce changes, as part of its Founding the Future initiative.

Acumatica ERP users share their real-world experience of implementing and using a cloud-ERP system.

Infor's new Velocity Suite aims to simplify digital transformation for businesses by providing industry-specific solutions that integrate advanced technologies like AI and automation, enabling efficient operations and measurable outcomes despite challenges posed by legacy systems.

As businesses race to adopt Generative AI to stay competitive, significant challenges around data trust, quality, and governance persist, prompting experts to propose a comprehensive framework and highlight the role of advanced technology, such as Oracle Database 23ai, in preparing organizations for successful AI integration.

CapMan Real Estate builds smart finance management with Unit4 in the cloud.

Unit4 expands its services offering to support high demand for Cloud migrations.

Unit4 has launched Success4U, a flexible model aimed at accelerating the deployment and benefits of its ERP solutions through a 'Land, Adopt, Expand' strategy that focuses on clear success outcomes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve user experiences for both new and existing customers.

The article debunks five misconceptions about cloud data warehouses, highlighting their ability to centralize data for real-time access, enhance analytics through better performance and security, and offer significant ROI for organizations of all sizes.