Cloud Platform and Technology

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrates smoothly with cloud platforms, representing a pragmatic evolution in technology. The collaboration between ERP and cloud technology offers practical advantages, including scalability, accessibility, and agility for businesses. This combination enables real-time collaboration, data analytics, and improved security. Embracing the cloud allows ERP systems to adapt dynamically to changing business needs. Cloud-based ERP solutions offer efficient resource utilization, cost-effectiveness, and swift deployment, contributing to operational efficiency. In the current landscape of digital transformation, the integration of ERP with cloud technology serves as a practical strategy, ensuring businesses remain adaptable, competitive, and technologically proficient.

NTT DATA Business Solutions Gets SAP Certification for Finance Accelerated Package
Cloud Platform and Technology
NTT DATA Business Solutions gets SAP certification for Finance Accelerated package
NTT DATA Business Solutions has achieved SAP-qualified partner packaged solution certification for its Finance Accelerated for GROW with SAP, a scalable financial solution designed to aid high-growth businesses by leveraging SAP S/4HANA Cloud and industry best practices, promising rapid implementation and enhanced operational efficiency through advanced analytics and automation.
SAP
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP appoints Sebastian Steinhaeuser COO alongside leadership changes and strong 2024
SAP's FY2024 earnings call not only showcased strong financial performance with significant increases in cloud revenue and profitability but also revealed a new leadership structure including the appointment of Sebastian Steinhaeuser as Chief Operating Officer and the introduction of an Extended Board.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Digital transformation: Why it matters for the food and beverage industry
The food and beverage industry faces pressing challenges from outdated legacy systems that hinder compliance and efficiency, significantly pushing the need for digital transformation and the adoption of modern ERP solutions to meet new regulations and improve operations through enhanced data accuracy, automation, and sustainability initiatives.
Analytics and AI
Google Cloud announces new retail solutions ahead of NRF 2025
Google Cloud has unveiled AI advancements for retailers through Google Agentspace, enhancing workforce productivity, improving product discovery with Vertex AI Search, and enabling connected store solutions ahead of NRF 2025 to tackle industry challenges.
Outside of BBC HQ showing lovely stone buildings directly crafted from taxpayer money | BBC SAP AWS
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP and AWS help BBC save money and reduce complexity by moving to the cloud
SAP continues its partnership with the BBC by moving its IT systems for finance, HR, and procurement to the cloud using RISE with SAP on Amazon Web Services, aiming to streamline operations and enhance digital transformation.
A skyline view of the city of London, with the tower of London and the river Thames taking focus in the centre | UK SAP
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP and Deloitte – the latest contributors to UK government’s Shared Services Strategy
SAP SE has launched the Unity Cluster program with the UK government to improve shared services across various departments using cloud technology and collaboration with Deloitte, aiming to enhance efficiency and streamline HR, finance and procurement processes.
photo of Westminster during sunset | SAP Sovereign Cloud launch for public sector
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SAP launches Sovereign Cloud to empower the UK public sector
SAP has launched its Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the UK to provide secure and compliant localized cloud solutions for public sector organizations and regulated industries, ensuring high standards of data residency and security.
Analytics and AI
SAP unveils new updates to Spend Management and Business Network
SAP has enhanced its spend management solutions, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass, by integrating the generative AI copilot Joule to automate and optimize spending processes, improve collaboration, and provide actionable insights, with availability planned for Q4 2024 and additional features aimed at streamlining procurement and supplier engagement set to launch in 2025.
IT Transformation Trends 2025
Cloud Platform and Technology
The 5 Steps to Easy Cloud Migrations for Financial Companies
Companies in the finance industry face challenges in updating their ERP systems, including migration from legacy systems, change management, and employee training, but solutions like SAP S/4HANA offer a structured five-step process to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to cloud-based systems.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Jürgen Müller’s departure marks yet another major SAP leadership shift
Jürgen Müller, SAP's CTO, is stepping down following the recent departures of other key executives.
Image of an elderflower plant | Bionorica S/4HANA SNP
Cloud Platform and Technology
Herbal medicine manufacturer makes S/4HANA shift with SNP
Global herbal medicine manufacturer, Bionorica, sought to convert its existing ERP ECC 6.0 system to SAP S/4HANA, and the project was made more complex by including new process changes in accounting.
Monzo GROW
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GROW for streamlining: Monzo partners with SAP and NTT DATA
Monzo partners with SAP and NTT DATA Business Solutions, opting for the GROW with SAP solution to streamline its finance IT systems
image of a cloud over a body of water | SAP S/4HANA
Cloud Platform and Technology
Xerox embarks on the journey to cloud with SAP S/4HANA
One company who has recently taken the cloud leap is Xerox, a print and digital document products and services company, to take its business to new heights and benefit from streamlined business processes with SAP innovations.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Simplifying workload diversity across hybrid cloud with latest Red Hat updates 
Red Hat has just released Red Hat OpenShift 4.16, the latest version of its popular hybrid cloud platform powered by Kubernetes.
SAP Concur
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Concur Fusion Exchange highlights innovations for European travel management
At Fusion Exchange, Concur aimed to showcase how its AI is enhancing its business travel management solutions for EMEA users.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP S/4HANA: To wait or not to wait, that is the question
On December 31 2027, SAP maintenance for previous ERP systems will expire, leaving those who have not yet migrated to S/4HANA – as the saying goes – "in the dust". So, what options are out there for those still on the verge about what steps to take?
SNP’s CEO Jens Amail
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SNP expands support for digital transformations at Heidelberg conference
At the Transformation World conference, SNP announced the launch of its Kyano platform to boost digital transformations and business agility.
abstract images of car lights | Atos and Microsoft
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Atos and Microsoft team up to help clients achieve seamless integration
Atos Group, via Eviden, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch a strategic initiative which aims to combine both company’s expertise to accelerate adoption of RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure.
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SAP Sapphire debuts new GenAI to “ignite ingenuity”
SAP has announced GenAI innovations and partnerships to infuse Business AI across its enterprise cloud portfolio and “bring out customers’ best” at the SAP Sapphire conference in Orlando, Florida. 
a street sign pointing left and right | Stick or twist? As SAP lays its cards on the table, the time is coming for customers to decide
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Stick or twist? As SAP lays its cards on the table, the time is coming for customers to decide
SAP’s cloud shift via RISE with SAP creates division: customers must choose between costly cloud migration or seeking alternatives.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SPAR Austria moves with RISE with SAP to SAP S/4HANA Finance and the cloud – in just one step
Read the full story on how SPAR Austria was able to migrate more than 1.1 billion data records to a new cloud-based SAP S/4HANA finance system with the help of SNP's flexible approach and software.
CGI image of a red cloud connected to desktop computer, surrounded by abstract tech panels | Cloud ERP SAP
Cloud Platform and Technology
From a single scoop to a punnet: Cloud ERP is designed to scale as business appetite grows
Cloud ERP gives you the powerful technology, flexibility and access to cutting-edge innovations you need to navigate your growth journey, no matter where it takes you.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
When RISE leaves you exposed: Gaps that can trip up SAP leaders
RISE with SAP presents one option for migrating critical SAP workloads to the cloud. However, before signing on the dotted line, enterprises must navigate the less publicized realities that can turn a RISE migration into a frustrating quagmire.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
AI with a little help from my friends: The role of cloud and partnerships for innovation
ERP Today interviews SAP’s CMSO and its S/4HANA VP at the 2024 SAP Partner Summit to discuss cloud, partnerships and the future of AI.
two hands using a laptop and one pointing at the screen | KPMG UK joins SAP PartnerEdge to help advance business transformation
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KPMG UK joins SAP PartnerEdge to advance business transformation
KPMG UK has announced that it has joined the SAP PartnerEdge program to help users fast-track their digital transformation journeys.
Strange abstract coloured shapes in orange and red colour swatches | tax Vertex
Cloud Platform and Technology
An interesting view into SAP’s ERP cloud migration methods
Tax teams must do their due diligence, ensuring that any move to ERP cloud migration is a smooth one. Once you make decisions backed up with the correct knowledge, your business will continue making strides with your growth goals.
graphic of a person looking through a telescope | A look to the future Technology 2024
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A look to the future: Technology predictions in 2024
What will 2024 bring? After the year of the GenAI boom, here are the experts’ enterprise technology predictions for 2024 and beyond.
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