ERP Strategy and Planning

AI Agents Shifting from Hype to Enterprise Workflow Redesign: IBM Webinar

The misconceptions about AI agents primarily stem from enterprise expectations rather than the technology itself, emphasizing the need for organizations to redesign workflows for effective adoption and integration of AI systems.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Workday’s EU Sovereign Cloud to Support Compliance, AI Adoption

Workday announced its EU Sovereign Cloud, set for 2026 release, which enables European customers to utilize AI-driven HR and finance solutions while ensuring compliance with emerging data regulations.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Higher Education Races to Modernize ERP as Cloud, AI Pressures Intensify

Higher education institutions are rapidly upgrading ERP systems to embrace cloud flexibility and AI readiness, viewing modernization as essential due to budget constraints, enrollment dynamics, and the demand for streamlined digital experiences.

Application Development and Integration

Nestlé Expanding ERP Solutions Using SAP S/4HANA

Nestlé is upgrading to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition aiming for greater agility, efficiency through AI and automation and a flexible cloud infrastructure for their global business processes.

Analytics and AI

New AI Agents Make AWS ProServe Projects Faster

AWS has launched the Professional Services Delivery Agent, an AI-powered tool that enhances AWS ProServe engagements by automating routine tasks, thereby significantly improving project turnaround times and reducing costs.

ERP Strategy and Planning

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.

Financial Management

Intuit, Rehmann Launch Joint ERP Push for Mid-Market Multi-Entity Accounting

Intuit and Rehmann are collaborating to launch an AI-driven ERP suite targeting mid-market firms with complex financial needs, aiming to streamline multi-entity finance on a unified cloud platform while enhancing automation and visibility.

Analytics and AI

SAP, Microsoft Tighten Their Data Fabric to Boost AI Value for the Enterprise

SAP and Microsoft are enhancing their partnership with SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for Microsoft Fabric to enable bi-directional data sharing without replication, facilitating immediate access to SAP data for analytics and AI within a unified platform that supports cross-cloud interoperability and improved user experience.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Dynatrace Expands AI Cloud Operations With Microsoft Azure Integration

Dynatrace has launched a direct integration with Microsoft's Azure SRE Agent, enhancing AI-driven observability and automation for cloud operations, thereby enabling proactive issue detection and remediation within complex IT infrastructures on Azure.

Analytics and AI

IFS Showcases AI Impact Through Industry-Specific Scenarios

IFS's innovations at the Industrial X Unleashed event showcased partnerships with leading AI firms to integrate industry-specific solutions that enhance predictive maintenance, improve operational efficiency and transform asset management.

Analytics and AI

Workday Boosts ERP Automation with Pipedream Buy, BigQuery Patnership

Workday has announced plans to buy Pipedream to enhance ERP-native automation with over 3,000 pre-built connectors, and partnered with Google BigQuery to improve data integration and analytics, while also expanding its Workday GO solution for global payroll and faster deployments.

Blake Moret, CEO of Rockwell Automation.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Going from Automation to Autonomy at Rockwell Automation Fair

At Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair, CEO Blake Moret emphasized the future of manufacturing through simplified automation and AI integration, while Plex's Michael Hart highlighted the importance of structured data and human-centered autonomy in evolving from automation to smarter, more autonomous operations.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Leans on OpenAI’s Custom Chip Designs to Accelerate In-House Silicon Strategy

Microsoft is deepening its collaboration with OpenAI by leveraging the startup's custom chip designs for its own semiconductor strategy, while addressing concerns about AI hardware depreciation, which may influence enterprise decisions on long-term cloud and AI investments.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Expands MCP into Dynamic, AI-Ready Foundation for Dynamics 365 ERP

Microsoft is transforming its Dynamics 365 ERP by upgrading its Model Context Protocol from a static toolset to a dynamic, real-time gateway, integrating analytics and allowing extensive access to ERP functions for improved AI-enabled operations by December 2025.

Business Process Management and Automation

Rootstock Acquires Praxis, a Salesforce Consulting Firm

Rootstock Software's acquisition of Praxis Solutions aims to enhance its Salesforce-native ERP offering by integrating Praxis's consulting expertise, providing a unified solution that accelerates digital transformation and improves service delivery.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

New Basis Technologies Index Reveals Speed as Top Concern for SAP Change Managers

A Basis Technologies study revealed that while 84% of organizations hesitate to make SAP changes, the adoption of AI-assisted intelligent change management tools is empowering change managers to execute strategic initiatives more efficiently and effectively.

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Analytics and AI

Sana Acquisition Promises New AI Tools for Workday Users

Workday's recent acquisition of Sana aims to integrate AI-powered tools into its platform, enhancing productivity and user experiences through new AI agents and a seamless learning system, marking a significant shift towards intelligent ERP solutions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Brose Completes 6-Month SAP Cloud ERP Migration, Sets Automotive Benchmark

Brose successfully migrated its central SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private in six months without disrupting production, setting a benchmark for cloud-enabled automotive manufacturing and illustrating the importance of digital transformation.

Analytics and AI

AI Trust Label Live for Sage Intacct Users in the US, UK

Sage launched its AI Trust Label for Sage Intacct users in the US and UK, marking the beginning of a global rollout aimed at enhancing user confidence in AI by providing transparency about data usage, ethical practices, and compliance standards.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Amey Completes Cloud ERP Overhaul with SAP S/4HANA and NTT DATA Business Solutions

Amey has successfully migrated from a 20-year-old SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Google Cloud Platform as part of its modernization initiative while partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Modern Shipbuilding Demands the Right ERP and the Right Partner

Digital transformation is imperative for shipbuilders facing increasing complexities, and employing a capable ERP platform alongside a knowledgeable partner is crucial for achieving sustainable competitive advantages.

Analytics and AI

A New Approach to Banking with EY Digital Marketplace

Edward Sander and Jon Stevenson discuss how traditional banks can modernize operations and compete in the digital age by leveraging the EY Nexus Digital Marketplace and the EY-MoneyLion Alliance to overcome legacy systems and enhance customer engagement.

ERP Strategy and Planning

E-book: Business transformation with RISE with SAP

RISE with SAP empowers organizations to become more agile, scalable, and innovative by transitioning to cloud-based ERP systems. With T-Systems as a trusted partner, businesses can navigate this transformation securely and efficiently, leveraging AI, compliance, and customized cloud strategies.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Why Deutsche Telekom moved to RISE with SAP | Insights | Deutsche Telekom IT and T-Systems

In an interview, Joop Jansen and Frank Scharpenberg discuss Deutsche Telekom's strategic migration of over 500 ERP systems to the cloud via RISE with SAP, detailing the transformation roadmap and offering insights for other companies embarking on similar journeys.

ERP Strategy and Planning

RISE with SAP, Thrive with T-Systems

As a premium supplier of RISE with SAP, T-Systems offers a bundle of end-to-end SAP transformation services that includes consulting, migration, implementation and operation of RISE with SAP.

ERP Strategy and Planning

End-to-end SAP Solutions

Transform into an intelligent and sustainable enterprise with our complete gamut of SAP solutions and services.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Aptean AppCentral

Future proof with Aptean AppCentral.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Jordan Weitzen Joins Acumatica as Chief Financial Officer

Acumatica has appointed Jordan Weitzen as CFO to succeed Wayne Kimber, aiming to enhance strategic growth and partnerships while adapting a data-driven approach akin to consumer tech, signaling a shift towards a modern SaaS operational model.

ERP Strategy and Planning

From Trophy to Transformation

How a key industry award fueled SAP’s momentum in the race for AI and cloud dominance.

ERP Strategy and Planning

The Trust Dividend

Nine months after winning the 2024 ERP Today Award, Kyriba is cracking the enterprise code.