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#TIBCO Nimbus business process management platform will no longer be available for renewal or new subscriptions from 2nd September. Could its demise be an opportunity to start afresh though?     Colin Gibbs, Head of Optimisation at Pace, thinks so. It’s a chance to ​​get on to a more fully functional #BPM platform with integrated #analytics. Don’t just migrate, consolidate, streamline and automate.     Read Colin’s advice here: https://lnkd.in/eFhWP_qT

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In the latest Interface issue Craig J Willis Head of Process Improvement Netcall, provides insight into the importance of process mapping in transformation programmes and making sure that those responsible for building processes are empowered to drive change effectively. https://lnkd.in/eJTMgQgT

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The total cost of Birmingham City Council's Oracle implementation disaster is set to reach £216.5 million ($280.4 million) by April 2026, according to a new audit report. Europe's largest local authority went live with the Oracle Fusion single platform for finance, payroll, HR, procurement, supply chain management, and customer relationship management – replacing an SAP system first introduced in 1997 – in April 2022. Since its introduction, the council has been unable to file auditable accounts. It is set to re-implement an "out of the box" version of the solution after customizations in the first effort disrupted its bank reconciliation system. The system also left the council unable to provide an audit trail or detect fraud for 18 months. The cost of the Oracle project increased from an initial estimate of £19 million to a projected cost of £131 million, including the re-implementation. However, a fresh report from the Audit Reform Lab, a collective of academics, consultants, and activists based at The University of Sheffield , estimate the true cost of the Oracle implementation disaster is set to be £216.5 million until April 2026 as the council's spending plans had relied on expected costs savings from the ERP system, which it had later canceled. Credit: Lindsay Clark via The Register #oracle #birmingham #council #erp https://lnkd.in/eCBg9u23

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SAP’s Sovereign Cloud: Now Live in the UK! Delighted to announce the general availability of our Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the #UnitedKingdom! At SAP we’re committed to delivering localized, secure cloud solutions tailored for public sector organizations, critical infrastructure, and highly regulated industries. Building on our significant investment and strong presence in the UK, we are beyond excited to serve our first sovereign cloud customers and increase the #resilience of British society. This #milestone brings the highest standards of #dataresidency, #security, and #compliance to the UK, making it an ideal choice for: #Aerospace & #Defence #CentralGovernment #MinistryofDefence #EnergyandNaturalResources sectors. Proud to support the UK’s data sovereignty and security needs.

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This is a brand new piece of research we commissioned providing insight on AI Ops adoption across the UK and US. Join the waitlist for early access to the report 👇  https://lnkd.in/eQShznUS #AIOps #KTSL #ITLeadership #FinancialServices #Research

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IT contractors have experienced a worsening market with each budget since the start of IR35 regulations in 2017, and have just been handed more bad news through this Autumn Budget. Click here for our Managing Director Matt Collingwood’s analysis for how this budget will affect contractors: https://bit.ly/3Asxjao #autumnbudget #ITcontracting #contractIT #ITrecruitment #techrecruitment

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In any organisation, legacy IT systems can pose real business risks. But when it comes to finances and forecasting in particular, having access to accurate intel and effective systems is critical. It was interesting to read this recent review of the Bank of England, which indicated that ageing IT systems generated shortcomings in the forecasting infrastructure – which could have potentially been one of the reasons behind the failure to predict the severity of the cost-of-living crisis. Outdated systems forced economists to spend a disproportionate amount of time manually transferring data between systems. But time is money, and accuracy is everything when it comes to analysing this type of critical intel. Sadly, we see businesses hindered by legacy technology all the time – but investing in up-to-date systems can be an effective way to protect, futureproof, and remain competitive. #BankofEngland #CostofLiving #LegacyIT You can read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7GMiJ39

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🚀 Transform Your Business with IQS! 🚀 At Innovative Quality Solutions Limited (IQS), we’re more than just a consultancy. We partner with organisations to drive IT transformation, digital strategy, and operational excellence. With over 28 years of expertise, IQS specialises in tailored solutions that not only modernise your IT function but also align technology with business growth. Our services include: 1. IT Strategy design and implementation enabled through AI 2. IT Operating Model redesigns for streamlined structures 3. CIO Advisory to guide technology leaders on strategic goals 4. IT Governance and Skills Assessments to ensure operational effectiveness 5. Digital Transformation and Simulation Training for immersive learning in agility and team cohesion. With IQS, you’re investing in a future-proof digital approach with industry-leading insights and personalized service. 🔗 Let’s build your business's digital future. Book a free consultation today! #ITTransformation #ITStrategy #ITOperatingModel #DigitalStrategy #DigitalTransformation #DigitalStrategy #Innovation #Change

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🛒Updates in Procurement 🛒 Procurement professionals 📣 Here are the latest #Oracle 24B updates looking at the new capabilities in Procurement. In this recent blog, Zeeshan Rasheed - ACCA, OCS, ERP Consultant at Namos Solutions gives his detailed view on; 🎡Enhanced User Experience & Collaboration ↪️Improved PO transmission 📊Extended Integration & Reporting 💳Enhanced PO Management 🤝Enhanced Supplier Collaboration 📝Streamlined Contract Management Processes View the Blog here 👉 https://okt.to/Uelxp5 📨 Also, why not subscribe to our mailing list so you never miss future blog updates 👉 https://okt.to/IF8fG7 #24B #Oracle #ERP #Procurement #blog #TeamNamos

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#Industry50 is gaining ground in manufacturing circles—and A&D is no exception https://ifs.link/MFVhHC Matt Medley IFS outlines how it will build human-centricity, sustainability & supply chain resilience into A&D manufacturing Military Embedded Systems

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Gain additional insight into the successful deployment of IFS Ultimo Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) at London Gatwick by exploring further details. Results obtained: ☑ 25% efficiency gains. ☑ Productivity increase. ☑ Right decisions to maximise the value of assets. ☑ Administrative load has been diminished. #assetmanagement #maintenance #eam #apm #hse

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Thanks to the built-in tools and guided processes. Business Central supports HMRC integration for MTD- Making Tax Digital compliance, which allows businesses to submit VAT returns directly to HMRC. #Dynamics365 #BusinessCentral #VATCompliance #MakingTaxDigital #HMRCIntegration #TaxAutomation

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PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERS! You’ll know that the UK Government are on the verge of making shared services cluster decisions involving your ERP systems, and for exceptionally good reasons. Join us tomorrow as we share our expertise on how you can start preparing for this critical shift. ☕️Grab a coffee at 10.30 BST tomorrow. ®️Register using this link https://ow.ly/HI8B50RWvsU 💡Learn from us, get ahead, and start planning. Already have a full diary tomorrow? No hassle, we’re recording it especially for you. Drop me a message and I’ll send you the recording. Don’t miss out!! Inoapps #ERP #sharedservices #publicsector #UKGOV

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Our first UKISUG blog post is now live. See what Robert McDonald has to say about strategies for seamless monitoring. Also register for our webinar about simplifying hybrid environments #sap #hybrid #automation #observability

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Exciting times! If you want to have a chat about how we can help you with Data marketplaces, data management, or FOI systems, get in touch #GC14 #dataMarketplace #DataManagement #FOI #FreedomOfInformation #SAAS

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