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Generative AI’s killer enterprise app just might be ERP

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is ripe for a major makeover thanks to generative AI, as some experts see the tandem as a perfect pairing that could lead to higher profits at enterprises that combine them. Like Runmic, VAI, an ERP developer focused on the midmarket, uses AI internally, says Kevin Beasley, CIO at VAI.

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FinOps is the discipline enterprises need to optimize cloud spending

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But getting control of cloud spending can be a persistent challenge for an enterprise focused on making the most of its technology investment. But more organizations are using multiple cloud environments, which can make it difficult to track and align cost and performance insights across an enterprise. in 2023, to $591.8

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Oracle makes its pitch for the enterprise cloud. Should CIOs listen?

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In a cloud market dominated by three vendors, once cloud-denier Oracle is making a push for enterprise share gains, announcing expanded offerings and customer wins across the globe, including Japan , Mexico , and the Middle East. Oracle is helped by the fact that it has two offerings for enterprise applications, says Thompson.

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Microsoft’s latest OpenAI investment opens way to new enterprise services

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A move that is likely to unlock similar investments from competitors — Google in particular — and open the way for new or improved software tools for enterprises large and small. Up to that point, OpenAI had only allowed enterprises and academics access to the software through a limited API.

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Telefonica is working to help enterprises decarbonize their operations

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Since 2016, we have reduced all our emissions by 51%, and in our primary markets, 100% of the electricity we consume comes from renewable sources. Being VMware Cloud Verified, and having earned the VMware Sovereign Cloud distinction, it offers enterprises a complete portfolio of compute, storage, security and networking solutions.

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Cushman & Wakefield builds a foundation for enterprise-wide AI

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The persona approach Cushman & Wakefield’s strategy to inject AI into every facet of its workflows hinges on its team of 500 dedicated technologists and thousands of contractors, who are working to develop solutions for various “persona” groups within the enterprise, Companieh says.

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Mio raises $8.7M Series A to make enterprise messaging interoperable

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Mio , a startup that helps enterprise teams collaborate across messaging services like Zoom Chat, Microsoft Teams, Slack and Cisco’s Webex, today announced that it has raised an $8.7 In total, Austin-based Mio, which was founded in 2016 and participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2016 class, has now raised $17 million.