The ERP Minute Episode 111 - November 7, 2023

Deloitte announced the formation of Olympus with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a global investment fund focused on building industry cloud solutions. IBM entered into an agreement to acquire Octo, a US-based IT modernization and digital transformation services provider, exclusively serving the US federal government. EY acquired ifb SE, international finance, risk transformation, and compliance consultancy, to strengthen capabilities and enhance offerings. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) a...

14 Des 20223min

Shawn Windle explains how information flows through an organization's software — and why ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is more than the software itself, demonstrating the vitality of understanding this conceptual framework. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitter: https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erpadv...

14 Des 202210min

Last week, a number of vendors announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter of 2023 and end-of-year results for 2022. Workday announced results for the fiscal 2023 third quarter, which ended October 31, 2022. Salesforce released results for its third quarter fiscal 2023, ending October 31, 2022. Intuit Inc., the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which ...

6 Des 20224min

Last week, reliable sources confirmed that IFS acquired P2 Energy Solutions, a software and data solutions provider for upstream oil and gas, including financial & accounting management software, geospatial data, land asset management tools, and well lifecycle management solutions. Blackbaud will ring the closing bell at Nasdaq to celebrate the 10th anniversary of GivingTuesday, the global movement focused on spreading generosity on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We ...

30 Nov 20222min

Sage announced its full-year 2022 financial results, which ended September 30, 2022. Organic recurring revenue growth was 9%, underpinned by Sage Business Cloud’s growth of 24%. The organic operating margin also increased to 19.9%, with an underlying basic EPS growth of 8%. Microsoft and Lockheed Martin announced the expansion of their strategic relationship to help power the next generation of technology for the Department of Defense (DOD). This agreement will span across four critical areas...

23 Nov 20223min

Aptean made yet another acquisition of ImPuls AG, a provider of enterprise resource planning solutions to apparel, footwear, accessories, and textile brands and manufacturers. NetSuite announced new innovations to help organizations in Brazil run more efficiently and increase the bottom line with new SuiteSuccess financial management solutions and localization capabilities. Microsoft announced the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform, to help organizations maximize their supply chain data estate i...

15 Nov 20224min

Unfortunately, businesses often find out far too late that they are required to customize their ERP which can be a slippery slope. Some customizations can have major productivity increases, but over-customization can force a system into a corner, making it obsolete or inflexible when it comes to future upgrades and usability. Usually, out-of-the-box functionality can deliver on the needs of an organization without the addition of over-the-top customizations, but where is the line between need...

14 Nov 202239min

NetSuite announced that it was recognized by Inc. Business Media in the inaugural Power Partner awards which honor B2B organizations that support startups across all business functions and empower growth. UKG announced its acquisition of Quorbit, the U.K.-based startup specializing in long-term workforce planning solutions for people in frontline and hourly roles. This acquisition will help organizations achieve new levels of operational excellence by bringing together strategic planning with...

9 Nov 20222min