Plex Systems Helps Close the Manufacturing Workforce Skills Gap with $40,000 Donation to FIRST
Plex Systems, the leader in cloud ERP and MES for manufacturing, today announced it is helping prepare the next generation of manufacturing leaders through a $40,000 donation to the FIRST® organization to advance education, skills development, and career mentorship. The check was presented on-stage to inventor, entrepreneur, STEM advocate, and keynote speaker Dean Kamen at PowerPlex 2019, the world’s largest […]
Tietex, a world leader in non-woven fabric manufacturing, licenses IFS Applications to prepare for AI, robotics, improved customer experience
Global ERP will empower 600 global manufacturing employees with robust functionality delivered through the Microsoft Azure cloud IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has signed a contract with Tietex International to license IFS Applications™ for enterprise resource planning (ERP) at its Spartanburg, SC headquarters and its Tietex Asia subsidiary in Laem Chabang, Thailand. Tietex’s management […]
Oracle Insights Help Retailers Right-Size Inventory for Every Store
Fast fashion retailers are under an immense amount of pressure to get their in-store product assortments allocated perfectly. While customers expect their desired styles and sizes to be in stock, retailers grapple to minimize excessive inventory and dramatic markdowns. Part of the newly launched Oracle Retail Science Platform Cloud Service, the Size Profile Science features […]
From finance firms to factories — technology powers industry innovation
Recently, I joined a ribbon-cutting at the new Bank of America location on Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Washington. The financial center is a great example of co-innovation with our customers. It features some test technology only available at this location, like a holographic greeter, with capabilities in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. The bank’s […]
Salesforce Announces Record First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results
First Quarter Revenue of $3.74 Billion, up 24% Year-Over-Year, 26% in Constant Currency Current Remaining Performance Obligation of Approximately $11.8 Billion, up 23% Year-Over-Year, 24% in Constant Currency Remaining Performance Obligation of Approximately $24.9 Billion, up 22% Year-Over-Year First Quarter Operating Cash Flow of $1.97 Billion, up 34% Year-Over-Year Initiates Second Quarter Revenue Guidance of […]
Salesforce.org Announces New Grants to Fuel Education and Workforce Development in Indiana
Salesforce.org today announced $1.15 million in grants for Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation, in support of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), and for Ivy Tech Foundation, in support of Ivy Tech Community College, as part of the company’s commitment to investing in Future Ready programs. Expanding Partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools Building on a strong partnership […]
Oracle and Microsoft Interconnect Clouds to Accelerate Enterprise Cloud Adoption
Vinay Kumar (Shivagange Chandrashekar), vp of product management Since the beginning of the cloud IT era, there’s been talk of hybrid and multicloud deployment. For the most part, however, it’s been just talk. Today, Oracle is excited to announce an alliance with Microsoft that makes multicloud a reality and allows enterprises to build, migrate, and […]
University of Pittsburgh Selects Oracle ERP Cloud to Help Build Better Lives
The University of Pittsburgh, a leading higher-education institution, has selected Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud to support its mission to advance teaching, research and public service. With Oracle ERP Cloud, the University of Pittsburgh will be able to improve operational efficiency, modernize its business and finance operations and gain deeper organization insight. Founded in […]
Microsoft and Oracle to interconnect Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud
Microsoft Corp. and Oracle Corp. on Wednesday announced a cloud interoperability partnership enabling customers to migrate and run mission-critical enterprise workloads across Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud. Enterprises can now seamlessly connect Azure services, like Analytics and AI, to Oracle Cloud services, like Autonomous Database. By enabling customers to run one part of a workload […]
Salesforce Closes Acquisition of MapAnything
Today, Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM, signed a definitive agreement to acquire MapAnything, a pioneer in location-based intelligence software built natively on the Salesforce Platform. MapAnything integrates map-based visualization, asset tracking and route optimization to drive efficiency for field sales and service teams and deliver a better customer experience. Customer experience is rapidly overtaking price […]