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- May 5th, 2025
May 5th, 2025
Alex Lazich
May 05, 2025
I hope everything is going well! Crazy we’re approaching summer break - thanks for being a continual reader!
Industry Movements
Starting with SAP, there was an SAP NetWeaver Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild. Researchers have discovered that a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) in SAP NetWeaver is being actively exploited, putting thousands of SAP customers at risk. The flaw allows attackers to execute code remotely, and SAP has yet to release a patch as exploitation continues in the wild.
The 2025 Guide on What’s Next for SAP Automation looks at the evolving landscape of SAP automation, particularly as organizations prepare for 2025 and beyond.
Stripe is in the news - Stripe’s new iOS checkout lets users make purchases outside App Store apps.Their new iOS Checkout feature enabling purchases outside of traditional App Store in-app payments, responding to regulatory scrutiny over Apple's control of payment methods on iOS. It comes on the heels of another ruling the Epic vs Apple payment case.
Stripe CTO David Singleton To Step Down, Start Own Company. Stripe CTO David Singleton is leaving the fintech giant to start his own business, after nearly six years leading its engineering efforts. His departure marks a significant leadership change for Stripe as it continues to navigate challenges in the evolving payments industry.
Intuit has made a couple of acquisitions as they continue becoming the ERP for SMB.
Intuit To Buy HR Platform Company GoCo. Intuit is acquiring GoCo, a Houston-based HR platform, to expand its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses. This move aims to integrate HR management tools with Intuit’s existing products, helping businesses streamline payroll, benefits, and HR workflows. Intuit Acquires Deserve’s Tech Intuit has purchased technology assets from Deserve, a digital card and payments platform, to strengthen its own card issuance capabilities. The acquisition is expected to enhance Intuit's offerings, particularly in the small business segment.
Intuit Integrates Credit Karma and TurboTax Amid AI Rollout. Intuit has announced a new integration of its Credit Karma and TurboTax platforms, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance user experience across its financial products.
Zoho Suspends $700 Million India Chipmaking Plan. Zoho has put its $700 million semiconductor manufacturing project in India on hold, citing hurdles in obtaining government approvals and incentives. The move underscores ongoing challenges faced by companies seeking to enter India’s nascent chipmaking industry.
Cin7 has launched ""Cin7 Pay," a new embedded payments tool designed to help small and midsized businesses (SMBs) streamline B2B transactions and reduce costs. The solution integrates payments directly in Cin7’s inventory management platform, aiming to simplify operations and improve cash flow for its users.
ERP Case Studies and News
The article discusses the rapidly increasing competition within the NetSuite integration market, highlighting major players such as Celigo and Dell Boomi. It provides insights into key trends, growth drivers, and the strategic moves by top vendors in the sector.
From some more historical ERPs, Unanet has released its 2025 AEC Inspire Report, revealing that architecture, engineering, and construction firms remain optimistic about the industry's future despite current economic and talent challenges. The report highlights firms' focus on technology adoption, workforce reskilling, and adapting to new business models to support ongoing growth and resilience.
AI leader Cohere talks finance, NetSuite, and SuiteConnect San Francisco. The article covers Cohere's presence at Oracle NetSuite’s SuiteConnect in San Francisco, focusing on the company’s AI applications in financial operations and discussions about their collaboration with NetSuite. It explores how generative AI is shaping the future of ERP, streamlining finance processes, and highlights the increasing synergy between fintech firms and enterprise software providers.
Braintree has streamlined the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP solutions for ControlGear and Instramac, allowing both companies to unify and optimize their business processes. The article details the benefits achieved, including improved efficiency, centralised data, and enhanced operational transparency.
Other Cool Articles
This podcast explores the significant transformation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in response to modern business challenges and technology disruptions. Experts discuss how current ERP solutions are shifting toward more modular, cloud-based architectures, making them more adaptive and accessible for businesses of all sizes.
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-Alex