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SAP launches Business AI Platform & Autonomous Suite
Digital Transformation

SAP launches Business AI Platform & Autonomous Suite

The move could speed finance closes and ERP migrations for customers as SAP ties more than 50 assistants to business data and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Spinnaker launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment tool
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment tool

SAP customers facing a 2027 maintenance deadline can now get a 45-minute assessment of migration, cost and support risks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education
EduTech

Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education

The new releases aim to cut manual coding, tighten SAP integration and simplify student records as businesses seek embedded AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries
Hybrid Cloud

Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries

Downtime on Colt's switchover was cut to 6.5 hours, helping the telecoms group reduce disruption across operations in 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
BlueSnap launches direct SAP ERP payments integration
Software-as-a-Service

BlueSnap launches direct SAP ERP payments integration

It could cut connector costs and simplify reconciliation for multinationals handling payments across currencies and SAP finance systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption
Data Protection

UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption

Poor data quality and access are hampering SAP migration plans, with 89% of respondents saying the problems will also slow AI adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
Software-as-a-Service

SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops

The deal will give SAP tools to clean up mixed enterprise data, helping customers feed more reliable records into AI agents and analytics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Haleon taps SAP for AI-driven business systems overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

Haleon taps SAP for AI-driven business systems overhaul

The move should give the consumer health group tighter control of global operations as it replaces fragmented systems with AI-enabled cloud tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Zalos raises USD $3.6 million for finance AI agents
Data Protection

Zalos raises USD $3.6 million for finance AI agents

Zalos secures USD $3.6 million seed funding to build AI agents that automate complex finance workflows across legacy enterprise systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
UiPath & Deloitte launch agentic ERP for AI-first ops
Digital Transformation

UiPath & Deloitte launch agentic ERP for AI-first ops

UiPath and Deloitte unveil Agentic ERP to orchestrate AI agents, bots and people across fragmented finance and supply chain workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Chanelle Pharma taps SAP Cloud ERP & AI for expansion
Private Cloud

Chanelle Pharma taps SAP Cloud ERP & AI for expansion

Chanelle Pharma adopts SAP Cloud ERP and Business AI to modernise global operations, bolster GxP compliance and power expansion to 90+ markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6
Digital Transformation

Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Cubic keeps SAP ECC core, backs AI with Rimini Street
Data Analytics

Cubic keeps SAP ECC core, backs AI with Rimini Street

Cubic shuns SAP S/4HANA upgrade, keeps ECC core and taps Rimini Street support to fund ERP modernisation, automation and AI projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift
Digital Transformation

KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift

KPMG wins top-tier SAP strategic partner status to accelerate cloud and AI transformations with a trusted, “AI-first” delivery approach.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Rimini Street launches 20 Agentic UX tools for ERP
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street launches 20 Agentic UX tools for ERP

Rimini Street debuts 20 ServiceNow-powered Agentic UX tools to modernise Oracle and SAP ERP workflows without disruptive upgrades.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

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HAESL taps HCLTech to digitise Hong Kong engine MRO
Digital Transformation

HAESL taps HCLTech to digitise Hong Kong engine MRO

HAESL selects HCLTech to build a new SAP-based digital engine MRO platform in Hong Kong, boosting traceability and real-time visibility.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage
Data Analytics

Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage

UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026