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Cloud Platform and Technology
‘Sovereignty Washing’: Why Cloud Sovereignty Claims Don’t Always Match Reality
As concerns about data sovereignty grow across Europe, many cloud providers now promote “sovereign cloud” solutions. But legal jurisdiction, technology dependencies, and supply-chain relationships can complicate these claims. This article explores the emerging phenomenon of sovereignty washing and explains how organizations can evaluate whether cloud services truly meet sovereignty requirements.
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Analytics and AI
Optimizing MCP for Production: 10 Proven Performance Techniques
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is becoming production infrastructure for AI agents. This article outlines 10 proven performance optimization techniques to improve latency, throughput, and scalability while positioning managed MCP platforms as a foundation for reliable enterprise AI.
Data and Data Management
SAP Positions Itself as the Digital Backbone of New York Fashion Week
SAP is evolving its role at New York Fashion Week from event sponsor to infrastructure provider, collaborating with N4XT Experiences to create a connected, data-driven platform that enables real-time integration of enterprise systems and analytics for designers.
Application Development and Integration
New Relic’s Innovations Simplify OpenTelemetry Enterprise Adoption
New Relic is transforming OpenTelemetry from a challenging migration into a gradual operational shift, enabling organizations to standardize on OTel without replacing existing systems, thereby alleviating vendor lock-in, enhancing observability management and controlling operational costs.
Analytics and AI
SAP Expands AI Skills Initiative as Workforce Readiness Becomes a Constraint on ERP Transformation
SAP is enhancing its global learning ecosystem to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, focusing on expanding instructor-led training, implementing performance-based certifications, and targeting strategic markets like India, to meet the increasing demand for trained professionals in AI and ERP environments.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Infor Appoints Geoff Thomas to Lead Asia Pacific and Japan Operations
Infor has appointed Geoff Thomas as SVP and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan to enhance regional strategy and operations, signaling a commitment to growth in the APJ market through increased customer engagement, local expertise, and a robust partner ecosystem.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Redefining ERP as System of Intelligence, Enabling Proactive Decision-Making
Acumatica is transitioning ERP platforms from traditional transactional automation to autonomous systems that support proactive decision-making, emphasizing the need for high-quality data governance and industry-specific functionality.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Australian Government Weighs ERP Vendor Consolidation Ahead of TechnologyOne Renewal
The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources is initiating a strategic review of its multi-vendor ERP systems, led by TechnologyOne, to promote vendor consolidation and tighter integration in preparation for a mid-2026 contract renewal.
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Security
Microsoft Warns of Rising PhaaS Attacks in 365 Environments
Microsoft warns of rising internal-looking phishing in Microsoft 365, which exploit misconfigured routing and weak authentication. PhaaS platforms like Tycoon2FA automate these attacks, and hybrid email environments from cloud migrations increase risk, making enterprise inboxes more vulnerable.
Analytics and AI
The Enterprise AI Revolution Is Boring, and That Is What Makes It Work
The article advocates for 'boring AI,' which emphasizes embedding AI into back-end processes and workflows to deliver real operational value, as opposed to flashy, superficial applications that often fail to provide measurable returns.
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Analytics and AI
Oracle NetSuite Expands SuiteCloud Platform with New AI Tools for Developers, Partners
Oracle NetSuite has enhanced its SuiteCloud platform with new AI capabilities that enable developers to create intelligent applications through standardized connectors and automated tools, aiming for a more integrated and efficient ERP experience.
Data and Data Management
Ellucian Completes Anthology SIS and ERP Acquisition, Adding 260 Higher Education Customers
Ellucian's acquisition of Anthology's Student Information Systems and ERP business, following Anthology's bankruptcy, expands its customer base to more than 260 institutions.
SAP security
Cloud Platform and Technology
How SAP Customers Responded to Rising Cybersecurity Threats in 2025
In 2025, SAP customers expressed increasing concern over cyberattacks, particularly regarding data exfiltration and integration risks, while patch management remained a significant challenge, highlighting the necessity for enhanced security strategies and investments in SAP-specific protections.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
ERP Strategy and Planning
Five Risks SAP Leaders Can No Longer Ignore in 2026
As SAP vulnerabilities surge and attackers exploit weaknesses swiftly, organizations must prioritize automated security measures and cloud responsibility models while addressing legacy systems and integrating SAP into broader security operations to mitigate risks and safeguard critical business processes.
Analytics and AI
Nevada Replaces 25-Year-Old Legacy HR, Payroll System with CGI Advantage ERP
Nevada has modernized its HR and payroll systems by implementing CGI Advantage under the CORE.NV program, replacing a 25-year-old platform to enhance automation, analytics, and service delivery while promoting unified operations and future digital enhancements.
Application Development and Integration
Sage Advances AI Platform Strategy with New Developer Framework, Deepened Sovos Partnership
Sage is enhancing its AI and integration strategy through the launch of a new AI developer framework for partners and a partnership with Sovos to improve intelligent tax compliance, promoting a shift towards governed, partner-led extensibility in its finance platforms.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Silicon Labs Boosts SAP Core, Cuts Support Costs with Rimini Street Deal
Silicon Labs has partnered with Rimini Street for multi-year SAP maintenance, aiming to modernize its SAP core and expand capabilities while achieving significant cost savings and reducing technical debt while taking a flexible, phased approach to cloud migration.
Systems Administration
Gap Migrates from Oracle EBS to Oracle Cloud with Opkey’s Help
Gap, the largest specialty retailer in the U.S., used Opkey to migrate from Oracle EBS to Oracle Cloud, saving $900K on testing costs and completing the implementation 3 months ahead of deadline. Opkey's automated testing and collaboration tools ensured efficient testing and reduced application downtime risk by 92%.
Forterra
Security
SAP and Onapsis collaborate to provide security incident response
SAP customers hold essential responsibilities for threat detection and incident response in both on-premise and cloud environments, necessitating a clear understanding of roles and collaboration with SAP for effective cybersecurity incident response management.
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ERP software for all manufacturing industries
Global Shop Solutions ERP software aids manufacturers across various industries, including aerospace, defense, furniture, and metal fabrication, in completing projects efficiently and within budget.
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Systems Administration
What’s harder – Closing an M&A deal or migrating a technology ecosystem?
Try planning both - simultaneously. SNP shares how to speed processes up for M&A deals needing technology integration insights.
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Systems Administration
What is an Enterprise Applications Platform?
An Enterprise Applications Platform (EAP) is a comprehensive software solution that serves as a centralized framework for managing and executing diverse business applications and processes within an organization. Unlike monolithic ERPs, EAPs offer a modular approach, enabling rapid customization, integration, and innovation without disrupting existing systems.
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ERP Today Live! with Infor
In this ERP Today Live! session, Stephanie Ball speaks with Infor's Manjunath Ganimasty, Senior Vice President, Development, Rick Rider, SVP, Product Management and Eamon Ida, Sr. Director, Solution Marketing, Infor OS Platform, on what the 'new age of ERP' looks like for businesses.
Boomi
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Boomi: democratized innovation through automation
In a recent partner webinar, SAP partner Boomi spoke about the importance of democratized innovation and its enablement through automation.
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