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Workday turns 20. What now for the HCM giant?

At Workday Elevate London, celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company focused on the future of agentic AI solutions, introducing new tools aimed at enhancing financial and human resources management, while positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of enterprise resource planning.

ERP Strategy and Planning

From Mainframe to Microsoft: Semler’s Epic ERP Overhaul to Drive a Data-Powered, AI-Enabled Automotive Empire

Semler IT is undergoing a significant digital transformation by completely overhauling its legacy ERP system to a cloud-based solution with Microsoft Dynamics 365, integrating AI and enhancing user experiences, all aimed at future-proofing the company against industry changes while ensuring effective data management and user adoption.

Analytics and AI

From SAP Sapphire 2025: Sean Kask, Chief AI Strategy Officer, Opens SAP’s AI Playbook, Covers Agentic Intelligence, Strategic Differentiation, and the Race to Real Adoption

At SAP Sapphire 2025, Sean Kask, SAP’s Chief AI Strategy Officer, emphasized a customer-focused AI strategy that integrates various models and maintains ethical standards, showcasing the potential of tools like Joule to autonomously execute complex processes while leveraging proprietary knowledge graphs for contextual accuracy, positioning SAP as a leader in AI-powered enterprise solutions.

Analytics and AI

Inetum Earns ISG “Rising Star,” Launches ServiceNow Agentic AI Center

Inetum's ServiceNow practice has achieved ISG 'Rising Star' recognition and launched an Agentic AI Center of Excellence, marking significant advancements in enterprise technology that highlight the increasing integration of intelligent, autonomous capabilities in the ERP landscape.

Analytics and AI

Sage 50’s AI-Powered Copilot to Boost UK SMB Efficiency

Sage has integrated AI into its Sage 50 platform to better serve UK small and mid-sized businesses, enhancing financial operations with features like faster reporting, automated data extraction, and improved security, while emphasizing the importance of technology for operational success.

Digital Commerce

Marketplace Momentum: How Google Cloud is Rewiring the Economics of Enterprise Software

Google Cloud is transforming its Marketplace to drive growth and streamline partner economics through a new variable revenue share model, simplified commit drawdown for channels, and customer incentives, positioning itself as a central hub for enterprise software procurement and AI solutions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Inetum Sharpens Regional Focus with Simplified Structure

Inetum has restructured into three geographical hubs—EUROMED, Growing Markets, and Iberia-LATAM—to enhance client relationships and streamline operations, with leadership appointments aimed at driving growth and innovation in these regions.

Analytics and AI

Epicor Pushes the Boundaries of Industrial Intelligence with New AI and Sustainability Tools

At the Epicor Insights 2025 conference, Epicor announced its commitment to the manufacturing and supply chain sectors with the introduction of AI-driven tools, including Epicor Prism and Grow AI for enhanced operational efficiency and data quality, alongside the Carbon Cost Rollup for managing carbon footprints in production, highlighting the increasing importance of sustainability in ERP systems.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Rootstock Grabs Gold—Again: Cloud ERP With Staying Power

Rootstock Software has won the Gold Stevie® Award for Best Cloud ERP for the third consecutive year, highlighting its AI-driven and cloud-native manufacturing ERP platform that allows manufacturers to rapidly adapt to market changes and optimize decision-making.

Analytics and AI

Oracle CloudWorld NYC 2025: AI Takes Center Stage

At Oracle CloudWorld 2025, Executive VP Steve Miranda highlighted AI's transformative role in business operations, stressing Oracle's commitment to embedding AI across its cloud technology stack while showcasing real-world applications with major clients like TD Bank, ultimately positioning Oracle as a partner in navigating technological change.

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Analytics and AI

Unit4 Launches Ava: AI-Powered Agent Ushers in Self-Driving ERP Era

Unit4 has launched Ava, an Advanced Virtual Agent integrated within Unit4 ERPx and Microsoft Teams, designed to streamline enterprise automation by handling routine tasks and providing intelligent insights, with the ambition to automate 50% of ERP activities and enhance user experience.

ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Today TV – with Mark Moffat, CEO, IFS

IFS What does it take to become the undisputed leader in industrial enterprise software? In this bold, unscripted interview, IFS CEO Mark Moffat shares the inside story on how IFS is redefining the ERP landscape—one industry, one customer, one innovation...

Financial Management

Vertex: Connections That Win

Vertex, Inc., a leading global indirect tax technology company, experienced transformative growth in 2024 with a 16% revenue increase to $667 million and nearly doubled stock prices, driven by advanced capabilities and a commitment to long-term thinking, while emphasizing trust and collaboration with customers to navigate the evolving tax compliance landscape amid rapid changes in technology and regulation.

Navigating the Manufacturing Maze with Rootstock’s Cloud ERP

ERP Strategy and Planning

Unit4 Names Jennifer Sherman as Chief Product Officer to Drive Innovation and Growth

Unit4 has appointed Jennifer Sherman as Chief Product Officer to enhance product innovation and customer value in its ERP offerings, leveraging her extensive experience in technology to lead the company's global product strategy amidst rising demand for agile, user-centric ERP solutions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Beyond the Go-Live: Accelerating Value with Infor’s Velocity Suite

Infor's new Velocity Suite aims to simplify digital transformation for businesses by providing industry-specific solutions that integrate advanced technologies like AI and automation, enabling efficient operations and measurable outcomes despite challenges posed by legacy systems.

Analytics and AI

IBM Launches Dedicated Microsoft Practice to Accelerate AI and Cloud-driven Business Transformation

IBM is strengthening its partnership with Microsoft by establishing a Microsoft Practice within IBM Consulting aimed at leveraging AI, cloud, and security solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes across various industries undergoing digital transformation.

Analytics and AI

IFS boosts ARR by 30% in Q1 on Industrial AI Performance

IFS achieved a 30% increase in annual recurring revenue and a 39% rise in cloud revenue in Q1 2025, driven by strong customer adoption of its Industrial AI initiatives, particularly through the IFS.ai platform, leading to a market valuation exceeding €15 billion.

Financial Management

Unit4 Research Finds M&A Growth Hindered by Finance Systems

Research from Unit4 reveals that professional services firms face significant M&A integration delays and risks due to outdated back-office finance systems, necessitating modernization for enhanced value realization and competitive growth.

ERP Strategy and Planning

IFS CEO and CPO Offer Candid Views on Industrial AI and Speed-to-Value as the Differentiator in Enterprise Tech

IFS is shifting towards rapid AI adoption with its Nexus Black initiative and aims to double its valuation every three years, focusing on agentic AI tailored for core industries while maintaining a commitment to practical, scalable solutions despite the challenges of industrial AI.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Leanne Taylor to Drive SYSPRO’s Global Growth as Chief Revenue Officer

SYSPRO has appointed Leanne Taylor as its new Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue growth, enhance customer success, and expand international reach, aligning with the company's strategic focus on cloud solutions and innovation following its acquisition by Advent.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Inoapps Appoints Jens Lindenberg to Spearhead Major EMEA Expansion

Inoapps is strategically expanding its presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by appointing Jens Lindenberg as Senior Vice President to drive growth in key markets, particularly targeting cloud-based Oracle ERP and HCM services to enhance operational efficiency for businesses across the region.

Cloud Platform and Technology

IFS Valuation Soars Past €15B on Major Investment & Strong Growth

IFS has surpassed a valuation of €15 billion driven by strong financial performance and a strategic pivot towards AI; major investors including Hg and EQT are backing the company amid rising demand for its Industrial AI solutions across key sectors like Aerospace, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Analytics and AI

AI in Action: Google Cloud Next ’25 Spotlights Real-World Innovation Across Industries

At Google Cloud Next '25, the company showcased how AI is transforming various industries by enhancing operations, improving customer experiences, and driving innovation, with examples from McDonald's, Intuit, and Verizon, illustrating AI's operational integration and strategic importance.

Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion in Cloud Security Push

Analytics and AI

AI Takes the Lead: Google Cloud Unveils Blueprint for Enterprise Transformation

At Google Cloud Next 2025, Google emphasized that artificial intelligence is not just a future goal but is currently transforming enterprises through accessible and integrated solutions, such as the Gemini models and Vertex AI, providing businesses with the tools and infrastructure necessary to enhance productivity, decision-making, and customer experiences.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Nextworld Appoints Konrad Rogers as President and COO

Nextworld has appointed Konrad Rogers as President and COO to lead the company through a phase of rapid expansion, leveraging his extensive technology leadership experience to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and deepen customer-centric partnerships while driving AI-driven advancements on their platform.

Cloud Platform and Technology

IBM Bolsters AI and Data Power with Hakkoda Acquisition

IBM is enhancing its data delivery capabilities and accelerating AI integration in ERP systems by acquiring Hakkoda Inc., a consultancy specializing in data modernization and generative AI.

Analytics and AI

ServiceNow Acquires Logik.ai to Supercharge AI-Powered CRM Capabilities

ServiceNow has agreed to acquire Logik.ai to enhance its CRM and Sales Order Management capabilities, aiming to streamline sales processes through AI-powered solutions for complex product configurations, thus positioning itself as a serious competitor in the evolving $80+ billion CRM market.

How CloudPaths & NetSuite Help Finance Teams Master the Cloud

ERP Strategy and Planning

Rootstock Unveils Modern ERP for Manufacturers with Spring ’25 Release

Rootstock Software's Spring ’25 Release enhances user experience with a comprehensive UX uplift, introduces AI-powered features for improved operational efficiency, and strengthens financial capabilities, providing faster decision-making and streamlined processes across enterprises.