Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise Architects shoulder the responsibility of maintaining an organization’s IT networks and services, overseeing the enhancement and upgrading of enterprise services, software, and hardware. A pivotal aspect of their role involves mapping the alignment of business processes with the infrastructure and software utilized, ensuring a cohesive IT landscape. In this context, Enterprise Architects leverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to streamline and optimize business processes. This includes understanding the challenges faced by the organization, collecting relevant data, and utilizing ERP knowledge to identify effective solutions. Communication skills are crucial, as they articulate these solutions clearly across the organization, contributing not only to technical upkeep but also to strategic alignment and efficiency through ERP integration.

Application Development and Integration
Rimini Street Pushes Agentic AI into ERP Without Forcing Upgrades
Rimini Street's launch of the Rimini Agentic UX, an AI-driven layer for existing ERP systems, aims to enhance productivity and process automation without the need for costly upgrades as strategic third-party support.
IFS appoints Matt Breslin as President, North America to drive Industrial AI growth
Cloud Platform and Technology
Dixstone Deploys IFS Cloud to Unify Offshore Operations Across 10 Countries
Dixstone, an offshore energy services provider, has chosen IFS Cloud to enhance its operations in 10 countries amidst the growing trend toward cloud-based ERP solutions in the construction and engineering market.
Analytics and AI
Anthropic Set to Donate MCP to New Linux Foundation Agentic AI Foundation
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) donation to the Agentic AI Foundation, under the Linux Foundation, aims to ensure its neutral governance and collaborative development within a multi-vendor environment.
Enterprise Architecture
CGI Wins Texas DIR Cooperative Contract for Government SaaS ERP and Case Management
CGI has secured a Cooperative Contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources to provide statewide access to its government-centric SaaS solutions, CGI Advantage and CGI Transcend, enhancing procurement efficiency and adoption of modern ERP and case management systems across public-sector organizations in Texas.
Enterprise Architecture
UK Enterprises Gain New Control over AI with BT’s Sovereign Deployment Platform
BT has launched a new sovereign platform designed to enhance UK control over AI and cloud workloads, providing a secure domestic environment for data residency and compliance, in alignment with national strategies while preparing for future sovereign services.
Analytics and AI
AWS Enters the AI Factory Race, Raising Stakes for Cloud-Data Sovereignty, Enterprise Architecture
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching on-premises AI factories that integrate advanced hardware and managed service offerings into customer data centers, enabling organizations to develop and deploy AI applications while addressing data sovereignty concerns and enhancing their existing ERP systems.
Business Process Management and Automation
Lessons from a Mid-Market Manufacturer’s Move to a Cloud-Native ERP
Boca Terry's successful ERP transition from legacy systems to a cloud-native platform illustrates how aligning software capabilities with business needs, fostering strong partner relationships, and ensuring disciplined implementation are crucial for mid-market companies seeking operational efficiency and growth.
CRM and Customer Experience
Salesforce Lifts Guidance as Informatica Acquisition, AI Momentum Strengthen Growth Outlook
Salesforce reported better-than-expected financial results for Q3, driven by significant growth in AI-driven solutions like Agentforce and Data 360, entailing increased revenue guidance and demonstrating a strong shift towards AI-centric economics in its platform.
Lift-and-Shift ERP Strategies NTT DATA and Microsoft
Cloud Platform and Technology
Enterprises Turn to Cloud Security, Management Solutions for Agility, Protection, Cost Control
US enterprises are increasingly adopting managed cloud security services and cloud management solutions to enhance resilience, control costs, and address the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments amid rising cybersecurity threats and operational challenges.
Enterprise Architecture
Infor Maps Modernization Path, Updates for IBM i ERP Portfolio
Infor is modernizing its IBM i ERP portfolio by introducing OS support, expanded API integration, and a next-generation UI, with plans to deliver IBM i 7.6 across its main ERP systems by 2026.
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Application Development and Integration
Infor, AWS research points to uneven ERP modernization and widening governance gaps
Organizations are modernizing ERP superficially, with cloud adoption outpacing essential governance and strategy, leading to inconsistent deployment, limited returns, and an urgent need for structured integration and support for achieving measurable value.
Enterprise Architecture
The U.S. Cash Exodus: Why Your Mission-Critical Systems Aren’t Ready for Tomorrow’s Digital Economy
As cash usage declines in the U.S., the digital payment market is set to grow significantly, highlighting that many companies remain ill-prepared for this transition due to outdated infrastructures and regulatory complexities, underscoring the urgent need for strategic modernization in order to remain competitive.
Enterprise Architecture
SUSE gives retail the Edge with new suite
SUSE has unveiled updates to its SUSE Edge solutions, including SUSE Edge 3.2 and SUSE Edge Suite, designed to enhance operational efficiency, security, and innovation for retailers, showcased at NRF 2025 with features like real-time fraud detection and zero touch deployment.
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Enterprise Architecture
Pharma firm Novartis carves out SAP BW with SNP
Pharmaceuticals firm Novartis has announced a successful SAP Business Warehouse carve out, with SNP Group as its partner of choice.
Enterprise Architecture
The ERP Today Awards 2024: Shortlist out!
The ERP Today Awards 2024 has revealed its shortlist of nominees across eight categories, celebrating innovations in enterprise resource planning, with the winners to be announced on December 12 at the Mastering ERP Summit in London.
Enterprise Architecture
What’s the True Cost of a Critical Business System Outage?
The article emphasizes the critical importance of managing risks associated with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to prevent disruptions, detailing a three-step approach for proactive system management that encourages manufacturers to move beyond mere maintenance towards strategic IT investments for enhanced resilience and alignment with business goals.
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Enterprise Architecture
The coming of the composable age
Even before Gartner coined the term ‘composable enterprise’, back in 2014, the idea had been implemented throughout technology.
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Enterprise Architecture
Reach for the stars: Nextworld joins Constellation Shortlist for composable approach
Nextworld hopes to use its inclusion in the Constellation Shortlist to further demonstrate its commitment to providing businesses with an optimal path forward in their technology stacks.
SAP Transformation and SNP
Enterprise Architecture
What is the best ERP for retail?
This article discusses the essential role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in retail, highlighting key features such as inventory management, POS integration, customer relationship enhancement, and scalability, while recommending top ERP solutions like Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle Retail Cloud for optimal retail performance.
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Enterprise Architecture
Composable ERP: Some assembly required
Matt McLarty discusses the what and why of composable ERP, so you're not left looking with frustration at an ordeal of scattered parts.
Image of Brian Duffy, CEO at SoftwareOne leaning against a window with greenery reflected | Photos by Kurt Rebry
Enterprise Architecture
99 problems? The fix is One
Paul Esherwood speaks to Brian Duffy, former SAP cloud president turned CEO of SoftwareOne, on why its time for technology customers to stop buying and start utilizing.
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Enterprise Architecture
Cloud vendors can’t ditch on-prem: It’s a love/hate relationship
Is it a good match? The history and happenings of cloud vendors' difficult relationship with on-premise solutions.
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Enterprise Architecture
Accenture to acquire New Zealand-based IT services firm, Solnet
Accenture has agreed to acquire Solnet, an IT services provider with technology experience for New Zealand government and private organizations across multiple industries.
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Enterprise Architecture
Maintain first place with enterprise automation
New technology and the widespread adoption of digital solutions have revolutionized how businesses operate, connect with customers and optimize their processes. It has become increasingly clear that leveraging technology is a necessity for sustained success.
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Enterprise Architecture
Elevating Workday ERP with Boomi and Huron
Having proper data governance and preparation can prevent errors, duplicate data and inefficiencies, but this can be difficult to achieve without the right tools and partners in place to elevate your ERP implementations.
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