September 18th, 2024

Alex’s Note

Go Bears - Cal Football has started their season 3-0, is this a championship team?

Onto the ERP news.

Zoho has launched a significant upgrade to its Zoho Analytics platform, enhancing its AI and machine learning capabilities for better data management, predictive analysis, and automated insights. Key updates include a custom machine learning studio, seamless Open AI integration, and expanded data connectors

Oracle NetSuite introduced SuiteProcurement, a procurement solution that tracks purchases and automates approvals from request to payment. Integrated with Amazon Business and Staples, it offers real-time spending insights, automated workflows, and preferred pricing, expected to be available in North America within 12 months.

Industry Movement

At Oracle CloudWorld 2024, Oracle and IBM announced enhanced AI capabilities, with IBM expanding its consulting network to support Oracle's generative AI technologies and supply chain optimization. Additionally, IBM plans to acquire Oracle consultancy Accelalpha to strengthen its supply chain, logistics, and Oracle Cloud Application services.

Lisa Stump has been appointed as Chief Digital Information Officer of Mount Sinai Health System and Dean for IT at the Icahn School of Medicine. She will lead efforts to enhance Mount Sinai's digital strategy, focusing on IT, cybersecurity, data management, and AI, drawing from her extensive experience at Yale New Haven Health.

Oracle has introduced Oracle Code Assist (beta), a tool designed to help developers write code more efficiently by suggesting code completions and improvements. It is particularly useful for NetSuite SuiteScript developers, streamlining the scripting process and integrating with the broader Oracle ecosystem to enhance productivity and reduce errors.

Thought Pieces

Developing effective ERP training is complex and involves aligning business processes, configuring realistic data, and defining user roles and permissions. Trainers must work closely with business experts to ensure the training is relevant, while balancing system limitations and adapting to changing configurations.

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-Alex