Cloud Platform and Technology

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GH Power, a renewable energy leader, transformed its outdated financial management systems in just 53 days with Nextworld's no-code platform, enhancing operational efficiency, visibility, and audit processes, while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 Business Data Solutions on this webinar where we’ll unpack why “RISE to Innovation: Why now is the time” and show you why now is the perfect moment to transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA and unleash the benefits of cloud, automation, analytics and AI. What we’ll cover Why now? – the case for moving off ECC, from SAP’s rapid cloud innovations to evolving commercial models. RISE with SAP, demystified – a tour of the latest Private Cloud offerings, including our “Zero Cost Move” and Signavio-powered Fit4Future process streamling. AI meets S/4HANA – practical examples of how to weave AI into your core ERP to unleash unparalleled efficiency and business outcomes. Getting the Board on board – tips for framing the business case, securing budget and fast-tracking approval. Funding your transformation – a deep dive into how our approach uncovers hidden savings and reallocates them toward innovation. Why you should join A relaxed discussion—no hard sell or jargon, just straight talk and real stories. Practical takeaways you can share at your next steering-committee meeting. Who should attend? IT and Finance professionals responsible for SAP ERP strategy, migration planning or innovation funding—especially if you’re running ECC and wondering just how to make the move to S/4HANA work for you. Ready to turn your ERP upgrade into an innovation accelerator? Secure your spot now, and let’s chat through the 2025 RISE roadmap together!

Thomas Failer, CEO of Data Migration International highlights why the move to SAP S/4HANA is a must today.

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.

IFS gives us live data showing the progress of shop orders as they’re being made, so our planning team can see how production is working, and our logistics side can see when orders are coming in and product needs to be dispatched. IFS provides traceability with just a couple of clicks because it tracks the whole process through from end to end.

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.

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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.

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.

IFS achieved a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue and a 39% rise in cloud revenue in Q1 2025, driven by strong customer adoption of its Industrial AI initiatives, particularly through the IFS.ai platform, leading to a market valuation exceeding €15 billion.

Finance teams face numerous challenges including complex reporting, compliance standards, cybersecurity threats, and the need for accurate forecasting, which outdated systems cannot address; however, CloudPaths leverages NetSuite's cloud-native architecture and consultative approach to optimize compliance and operational efficiency while preparing for future advancements like AI integration.

Kevin Kidd from RFK Racing discusses how SYSPRO Cloud ERP enhances their digital transformation, optimizing operations and driving smarter decisions to maintain a competitive edge in NASCAR.

Acumatica's Cloud ERP solution helps small and mid-market businesses streamline operations, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making. Key features include comprehensive financial management, integrated CRM, project accounting, and real-time reporting and business intelligence. The cloud-based platform offers scalability, cost savings, and automation of routine tasks, enabling businesses to grow without additional infrastructure. Customer testimonials highlight significant improvements in cash flow, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

"When it was spun out of Hedstrom Plastics, Hedstrom Fitness, the sole distributor of BOSU kettlebell weights, balance pods, and other gear, continued to operate on Macola through its transition. But the antiquated, legacy software didn’t provide what the new company needed. Hedstrom Fitness deployed Acumatica Distribution, streamlining processes, improving inventory accuracy, and gaining insights that are helping the company thrive. KEY RESULTS • Gained a single, easy-to-use business platform with data in one system • Improved inventory management • Reduced number of accounting support people from 6 to 2 • Streamlined and reduced time to complete inventory • Improved visibility with automated accurate reporting from customizable dashboards • Brought shipping in-house, speeding order fulfillment while decreasing times out of stock • Reduced time to look up and verify orders by more than 66 percent (5 minutes to 2 or less) • Decreased fulfillment time from 4 days to same day shipping, improving customer experience • Reduced printing and paper costs"

Explore how businesses can achieve significant ROI by implementing a modern cloud ERP platform. Discover the importance of transitioning from entry-level accounting systems or legacy ERP platforms to modern solutions. Understand critical components to calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) as well as the importance of setting goals, capturing benchmarks, and evaluating results. Learn from real-world examples and testimonials from over 60 small and midsized companies across various industries, showcasing the tangible and intangible benefits of ERP systems.

As businesses face the looming end-of-maintenance deadline for SAP ECC, the Composable Enterprise model, aided by solutions like JiVS, offers a compelling alternative by enabling data independence, reducing migration costs, and facilitating the integration of best-of-breed applications, ultimately allowing organizations to build agile IT landscapes free from legacy constraints.

Earth Day 2023 emphasizes our duty to protect the planet under the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet,' showcasing how responsible technological innovations, particularly in AI and sustainable practices exemplified by companies like IFS and Start Campus, can lead the way towards a greener future.