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.

Why Cloud ERP Is Right For Your Scaleup
Founders and CEOs of scaleups face a pivotal decision between expanding their IT landscape or integrating a public cloud ERP solution, which provides a flexible, modular architecture that supports growth, enhances operational efficiency, and fosters investor confidence while overcoming skepticism about its value.
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Oracle builds on database offerings with Google Cloud, AWS and Azure
At Oracle CloudWorld 2024, Oracle announced the launch of Oracle Database services on AWS and Google Cloud, and also developments with Azure, aiming to provide a seamless multi-cloud experience with enhanced database management and support for customers wanting to utilize multiple cloud platforms simultaneously.
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All aboard IBM: Big Blue to acquire Oracle consultancy Accelalpha
IBM has announced its intention to acquire Accelalpha, a global Oracle Cloud Applications consultancy, to enhance its capabilities in supply chain, finance, and cloud application adoption, marking its fifth acquisition this year.
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Is ERP, as we know it, dying? Nextworld says yessiree
EAP vendor Nextworld's Vito Solimen and Lyle Ekdahl speak to ERP Today to discuss the future of ERP and how to give systems a second life.
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Industry-specific solutions can be key to the cloud – a speedy look at motorsports
Moving to the cloud, businesses should consider industry-specific solutions to enhance operations and drive digital transformation while navigating the complexities of cloud migration.
ERP Today Live! with Epicor
Digital transformation: what does this term mean in the age of AI? And what do those in manufacturing and distribution require from their ERP systems to join the digital revolution?
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Knowing exactly when to join the cloud can determine business success
Rimini Street's Frank Reneke and Ryan Bendana discuss the importance of timing in implementing cloud-enhanced automation technology, advocating for a tailored approach to ERP upgrades through their Smart Path strategy.
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Just ten hours downtime: SNP rapidly shifts Coop to the cloud
Coop Switzerland partnered with SNP to migrate its critical SAP systems to the cloud, seeking minimal downtime and enhanced operational continuity.
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Staying cyber secure amongst the cyber chaos
Being cyber secure is paramount for organizations across the globe and protecting client and organizational data is the key to ultimately delivering success for your business.
Under Armour and the strength in going over to cloud
Under Armour successfully migrated its SAP environments to AWS in 2021, modernizing its cloud infrastructure while minimizing disruption and ensuring security through a focused internal team and AWS Professional Services, ultimately enhancing its operational performance and innovation capabilities.
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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.
The Rise of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP: A Game-Changer in ERP Solutions
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP has become a top choice for organizations aiming to modernize their systems due to its advanced features, scalability, cost savings, accessibility, integration capabilities, robust security, and commitment to continuous innovation.
ERP migrations and the shifting dynamic between vendors and clients
The shift to cloud-based ERP systems offers enterprises benefits like reduced capital expenditure and simplified management, but also results in less control over pricing and updates, potentially leading to vendor price increases that clients may feel compelled to accept due to the complexities of migration.
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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
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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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Take charge of your digital transformation: is it time to move to Cloud?
Organizations across the globe are facing the decision of upgrading their on-premise systems or taking on the migration journey to the Cloud.
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SAP shakes up executive board with White and Russell exit
SAP has announced that Julia White and Scott Russell will be leaving the company's executive board in an epic reshuffle.
Upgrade to IFS Cloud
Upgrade to IFS Cloud with Cooper Software to leverage advanced technology, tailored industry solutions, and ongoing support, ensuring enhanced operational efficiency and competitiveness in the modern market.
Hosting IFS on Oracle Cloud – a Better Approach?
Cooper Software is hosting an informative webinar on DSP Hosting to guide organizations in enhancing their hosting strategies and optimizing technology infrastructure for improved performance, cost efficiency, scalability, and security.
Rodda’s selects Cooper Software for IFS Cloud evergreen support
Rodda’s, a renowned Cornish clotted cream producer with a 130-year history, has partnered with Cooper Software for multi-year support of its IFS Cloud ERP system to optimize operations and ensure continuous updates, enhancing their commitment to innovation and operational excellence for future global growth.
RWG goes live with IFS Cloud supported by Cooper Software
RWG Germany has successfully upgraded to IFS Cloud with support from Cooper Software, enhancing its ERP capabilities, streamlining operations, and ensuring ongoing managed support to maximize the benefits of the new system.
4 Things to Consider Before Embarking on an ERP Upgrade or Implementation
As of December 2024, Unit4 will discontinue support for its on-premise ERP products, prompting enterprises to consider alternatives like IFS Cloud, which offers simplified implementation, industry-specific capabilities, scalability, and global adaptability, potentially saving users significant costs according to a Forrester Consulting study.
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5 Things Food & Beverage Manufacturers Should Look for in their ERP
An effective ERP system tailored for the food and beverage industry enhances compliance, traceability, and operational efficiency, enabling manufacturers to navigate sector-specific challenges and optimize inventory management.
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Customer Case Study: NOBLE BIOMATERIALS
Noble Biomaterials, facing challenges from rapid growth and an outdated ERP system, implemented QAD Adaptive ERP to unify operations, enhance data accuracy, and improve efficiency, ultimately supporting their growth and operational excellence.
Top 5 Warning Signs Your Business Needs a New ERP System
Investing in a new ERP system can yield long-term benefits despite initial challenges, particularly if your company faces excessive manual processes, lacks real-time visibility, struggles to scale, has cybersecurity concerns, or experiences declining customer service.
Adding “tech” to “academic”: Oxford Uni’s story of improved reporting
Here is how SplashBI helped Oxford University transform its financial reporting systems with collaboration and teamwork.
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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.