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.

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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.
a software one logo on a background of tall urban buildings | SoftwareOne admits “disappointing” Q3 24 results amid strategy change
Cloud Platform and Technology
SoftwareOne admits “disappointing” Q3 24 results amid strategy change
SoftwareOne has announced “disappointing” Q3 2024 results which the company attributed to “a loss of sales momentum”.
photo of Westminster during sunset | SAP Sovereign Cloud launch for public sector
Cloud Platform and Technology
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.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Sage acquires ForceManager to increase sales efficiency for SMBs
Sage has acquired ForceManager, enhancing its mobile management solutions for SMBs to improve sales efficiency and productivity, while also expanding its capabilities with the acquisition of supply chain technology firm Anvyl.
Cloud Platform and Technology
How Cloud BMP Improves Business Sustainability for Food & Beverage Companies
Business Sustainability We’ve all heard the term “business sustainability” being thrown around in business articles these past few years. But what does it mean actually? Business sustainability means having to do business operations that increases positive impact on both the...
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Cloud Platform and Technology
CrossCountry and Cooper Parry announce NetSuite additions
NetSuite-focused accountancies have strengthened their operations with strategic acquisitions to improve implementation and consulting.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
“No implementation is the same” says Accelalpha partner, shares three Oracle stories
Accelalpha partner Joe Spear shares three different Oracle Cloud implementations across various industries, highlighting unique transformation challenges faced by a consumer packaged goods company, a global shipbuilding firm, and a billion-dollar advertising agency.
Analytics and AI
Demand for industrial AI lifts IFS’ third quarter revenue
IFS experienced a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue in Q3, fueled by a significant rise in IFS Cloud adoptions and cloud revenue growth, while adding 90 new clients and enhancing its ERP and AI solutions through strategic acquisitions.
NTT DATA
Cloud Platform and Technology
Grow Your Business With Confidence: Eliminating Cloud ERP Adoption Uncertainty
NTT DATA Business Solutions offers a structured approach with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to alleviate fears surrounding Cloud ERP adoption, streamline processes, and enhance business operations through automation, AI, and real-time data visibility.
Analytics and AI
ServiceNow taps Google Cloud’s Amit Zavery as COO
Amit Zavery, formerly Google Cloud’s VP, has been appointed President, COO, and CPO of ServiceNow, effective October 28, where he will oversee products, engineering, and operations, with a focus on business innovation.
Aptum Appoints Jaime Konzelman as Chief Revenue Officer
Cloud Platform and Technology
Acumatica expands cloud solution to include professional services sector
Acumatica has launched its Professional Services Edition to help small and mid-sized professional services providers in sectors like architecture and IT optimize resources and manage vital processes, addressing industry demands for enhanced business management technology.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Elevate your ERP integration strategy
Rossera, a specialist consultancy in Oracle applications, deliver scalable integration solutions, focused on a reusable, silo-free framework approach. It aligns with business objectives, underpinned with architectural principles, and implements governance mechanisms to enforce and enable effective integration lifecycle management on...
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.
Cloud Platform and Technology
The Ideal Cloud ERP for Mid-Market Businesses? Why SAP S/4HANA Wins
This guide aims to make that choice clear and compelling: SAP S/4HANA is a tailored, high-performance ERP system designed specifically for high-growth companies. It meets and exceeds the specialized needs and challenges that business executives and IT decision-makers encounter. From...
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Business ByDesign – the Comprehensive Cloud Business Suite
SAP Business ByDesign is a modular and scalable cloud ERP solution designed to streamline processes across all areas of an organization, catering to SMEs, public sector entities, and large corporations with integrated reporting and user-friendly interfaces for efficient adoption.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Infor’s CloudSuite portfolio updates to boost business efficiency
Infor has enhanced its CloudSuite portfolio with new process mining, ESG capabilities, and a generative AI assistant, aiming to provide industry-specific solutions that streamline operations and ensure compliance, unveiled at the 2024 Infor Velocity Summit in Las Vegas.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Cloud Today
When looking at cloud adoption, it’s often the financial products and older ERP systems that are slow to move off-prem.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Overcoming data migration hesitancy with streamlined data integration
insightsoftware helps businesses with a solution that breaks down silos and leverages the power of Oracle data and other cloud data sources.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Intacct for Construction
Sage Intacct for Construction offers a comprehensive, cloud-based solution for managing pre-construction, finance, and operations, featuring extensive partner integrations and real-time insights.
Accelerating Oracle modernization with Tricentis solutions
Cloud Platform and Technology
Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 1: Transforming Processes
The U.S. manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges due to geopolitical changes and a productivity plateau, necessitating an annual investment of $15 to $25 billion for recovery. However, AI-driven ERP solutions like the QAD O³ ERP can optimize processes for increased efficiency, agility, and resilience to help streamline manufacturing processes and raise productivity.
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.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Forterro’s Cloud ERP to support warehousing and Ecommerce
Forterro has launched Orderwise Cloud, a cloud ERP solution for retail and wholesale sectors, featuring integration with eBay and Amazon, enhanced security, scalability, and cost reduction, aimed at improving workflow automation and reducing ownership costs.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Helping local government transformation with targeted training
The Vale of Glamorgan Council, local government office in Wales, required help with its systems change, which Fudgelearn was able to support.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Is Bluefield the Goldilocks of S/4HANA implementation strategies? SNP says it depends
What’s the best approach to S/4HANA implementation? ERP Today talks to SNP about greenfield, brownfield, and that Bluefield in the middle.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
NTT and IBM’s SimpliZCloud to support data for financial services
NTT Data and IBM launched SimpliZCloud ,a hybrid cloud service designed to enhance cloud transformation for financial institutions by optimizing costs and supporting critical workloads with a secure and scalable infrastructure on IBM’s LinuxONE.
Analytics and AI
NVIDIA to partner with Salesforce for AI initiatives
NVIDIA and Salesforce have partnered to enhance Salesforce's Agentforce platform with predictive and generative AI workflows, enabling the development of autonomous agents and interactive avatars to improve productivity and customer experiences.
IT Transformation Trends 2025
Cloud Platform and Technology
Restoring Supply Chains: How Cloud ERP Helped Autokiniton when Disaster Struck
Following the EF3 tornado in March 2020 that damaged Autokiniton's Eastgate facility in Tennessee, the company quickly implemented its disaster recovery plan, leveraging QAD Cloud ERP to restore operations and ensure continuity in fulfilling customer commitments within 36 hours.
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