ERP Strategy and Planning

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.

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.

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.

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.

Analytics and AI

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.

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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Analytics and AI

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.

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.

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

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

Identifying and Resolving Friction Points in the NetSuite O2C Cycle

The Order-to-Cash (O2C) process is crucial for business revenue and customer satisfaction, but can be hindered by inefficiencies in inter-departmental handoffs and data inconsistencies, which can be mitigated through enhanced workflows, proactive monitoring, and strict data governance in NetSuite.

ERP Strategy and Planning

A Blueprint for Large-Scale SAP Transformation in Retail

Salling Group successfully modernized its extensive SAP environment by employing the SNP Bluefield approach, reducing data volume from 60 TB to 32 TB, and achieving a smooth migration to SAP S/4HANA with only 51 hours of operational disruption, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and centralized systems for large enterprises.

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.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Unlocking Digital Impact

Inetum redefines transformation through platform ecosystems and AI innovation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP’s Ticking Clock

Karthik Chakkarapani, SVP, Corporate Operations and CIO of the monetization platform Zuora warns of the perils of waiting for a complete ERP rollout.

Analytics and AI

BlackLine Launches Verity™ AI: Trusted AI Purpose-Built for the Office of the CFO

BlackLine's annual conference unveiled Verity AI, a comprehensive suite of AI tools for the Office of the CFO, built on its Studio360 platform, emphasizing data integrity, enhanced visibility, and agentic collaboration, led by an AI team lead named Vera, to provide trusted, auditable financial operations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Reimagining Finance: Derek Kudsee on Coda’s AI-Powered Future

Derek Kudsee, the new Managing Director of Unit4 Financials by Coda, aims to modernize the finance function through agentic AI and a dynamic system of intelligence while maintaining the platform's core stability that has served enterprise customers for decades.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Enabling SMB Growth Through More Agile and Speedy Transformation

ERP implementations often take 18 months to two years, which can hinder SMBs from adapting to market changes, prompting many to seek more agile, cloud-native solutions like Nextworld that allow for quicker updates and innovations, thus gaining a competitive advantage.