IFS and PwC UK have announced an ESG collaboration to bring to market a Sustainability Management Solution that will include vital technology and services supporting compliance with sustainability disclosure requirements. The initiative will see IFS develop a Sustainability Management module within IFS Cloud. PwC will contribute with its expertise in ESG criteria and the evolving landscape to assist in the design and build. Once completed, IFS customers can navigate the new requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other emerging regulatory standards. To ensur ..read more

Ahead of its Sapphire 2024 conference in Orlando, SAP has announced an expanded, strategic collaboration with AWS to change modern cloud ERP experiences and help end users drive new capabilities and efficiencies with SAP GenAI (generative artificial intelligence). The move is the biggest announcement yet during the tenure of new AWS CEO Matt Garman, and a further potential selling point in the SAP cloud journey for customers. The move from AWS and SAP is aimed at making it easier for customers to adopt the RISE with SAP solution on AWS, to improve the performance and efficiency of SAP workload ..read more

The technology industry relies on constant innovation, but all too often the skills and training required to make this possible are neglected. Take cloud computing, the technologies behind cloud are evolving incredibly rapidly, but workers are not being upskilled or trained quickly enough to keep up. The result is a vast and growing cloud skills gap. Just over half of British businesses (57 percent) now rank finding tech talent as their single biggest challenge, according to TechUK’s Digital Economy Monitor Survey. Diving deeper into this, rapid developments in areas such as microservices, clo ..read more

Many companies are considering migration to cloud as one of their priorities today. This is primarily guided by the wish to accelerate and streamline operations in organizations’ ERP systems, as well as power the business across industries and countries. More4apps’ customer, a leading global software, consulting and technology company, has also desired to improve its processes and workflows, especially those for project and portfolio management, by migrating from Oracle on-premise to cloud. Providing professional services and technology solutions in over 140 countries with a workforce of 30,00 ..read more

When planning a migration to Oracle Fusion Cloud, companies often face the reality of not having the tools to assist in managing specific business functions, such as contracts, during the process. This issue was faced by a More4apps customer, a Canadian engineering, logistics and energy holding company. The organization also oversees subsidiaries including electric utilities, construction companies and natural gas production and distribution companies. Having responsibilities over so many projects means managing a very large amount of data which is not an easy task that can be performed manual ..read more

Accenture has acquired Teamexpat, an embedded software specialist for advanced high-tech products and systems in the semiconductor industry. Teamexpat specializes in software development, testing and integration for lithography systems which use ultraviolet light to print fine patterns on semiconductor materials. Its team of software experts will join Accenture’s digital engineering team in the Netherlands, enhancing Accenture’s capabilities in smart, connected products for clients in the semiconductor sector and other discrete manufacturing industries. The acquisition will enable end users, p ..read more

Eviden has been selected by data utility company, Athumi, to integrate Eviden’s ‘clearing house as-a-service’ solution to facilitate trust management, authorization, contract management and seamless monetization of value streams data platforms. Leveraging Eviden’s solution, Athumi can simplify and streamline its money and invoice streams in its data platform by bundling financial transactions into a single payment and invoice scheme. This will make it easier to collect and check outstanding debits, enhance overall operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. To encourage further a ..read more

When we rely on a growing network of interconnected systems to help our urban societies function, how can we keep them cyber secure? Urban populations are increasing, and our societies are becoming heavily reliant on the interconnected systems that help them function effectively and safely. However, these very systems are also susceptible to cyberattacks, and service providers are quickly discovering what’s at stake. Ransomware attacks on integral digital infrastructure in cities can have severe consequences. Recent instances include the hacking of multiple public-facing portals that disrupted ..read more

Customer expectations are a moving target that companies must continuously track and anticipate. A Hubspot survey of customer service representatives recently revealed that 88 percent of respondents believe customers have higher expectations now than in previous years. And if you aren’t factoring your supply chain cycle into your analysis, you run the risk of losing out big in the future. Reliability and speed of product delivery are consistently ranked as pivotal points of customer satisfaction, which isn’t surprising given the fast-paced nature of our transactional world. In this context, th ..read more

Choosing the right tool for any job is key, especially when you have specific needs. Navigating the world of operational reporting is no exception. Oracle users around the globe feel like they are cornered into limited options. Angles from insightsoftware opens up your options with Angles Enterprise and Angles Professional for Oracle. Both offer robust reporting and analytics capabilities, but understanding their key differences is crucial for making an informed decision. So, grab your protractor and let’s get into the details of Angles for Oracle! Read the guide by insightsoftware to learn mo ..read more