SAP launches SAP S/4HANA Cloud in India powered by ML and AI capabilities

SAP SE has announced that its intelligent cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution SAP S/4HANA Cloud is now available in India.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is an Intelligent ERP with built-in machine learning and AI capabilities and helps to streamline business processes with a simplified user experience, thus helping organizations transform into “Intelligent Enterprises”. The solution combines automation of mundane tasks with pre-emptive decision making, to increase overall business agility. With the S/4HANA Cloud, businesses will be notified of the latest innovations through quarterly updates, granting them access to the latest innovations in areas such as predictive analytics.

With conversational AI platforms being the next big paradigm shift in IT, SAP has integrated SAP CoPilot with the SAP S/4HANA Cloud. The solution is the first true voice-activated digital assistant for enterprises that enables users to to get their work done more quickly and efficiently, while increasing teamwork across business processes. Powered by machine learning and AI, SAP CoPilot is aware of business contexts, driving efficient collaboration, quickly recognizing and connecting to business data and offers in-context chat….Visit to know more

 

 

Microsoft launches Dynamics AX 2012

Microsoft has launched Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 – an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that is purpose-built for five industries like manufacturing, distribution, retail, public sector and service industries and includes rich capabilities to support administrative business processes (core ERP functionality).

Dynamics AX 2012 is an adaptable and scalable product that delivers value by enabling enterprises to take advantage of business opportunities and reduces risk by easily modifying processes to cater to the new requirements of business. The new features and enhancements drive user involvement and innovation across core ERP and industry capabilities….See More

HMEL adopts IBM’s Analytics Solution

 

IBM has announced that HMEL, a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Mittal Energy Investment Pte Ltd., Singapore, has adopted a new IBM analytics-based solution to transform how the company manages its financial and operations data to boost business performance. 

 

The new IBM solution integrates information from the various components of the MES, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and control systems within the refinery and delivers a consolidated, single view of the data. The new technology will enable HMEL to analyze key corporate business processes, including planned versus actual investments, production, key performance indicators, among others. The system will generate near real-time information for HMEL business executives to use to make more intelligent decisions around optimizing productivity and margins.

 

Moiz Tankiwala, COO, HMEL said, “As a green-field project, we wanted to leverage the best of technology to ensure world-class operations and efficiency. We needed a solution that would provide us with a centralized view of all our assets for operational management purposes. IBM’s framework, built for our industry, addressed our requirement effectively, with significant plant performance and productivity.”

 

Vanitha Narayanan, Managing Partner, Global Business Services, IBM India/South Asia said, “This project is a testament to our ongoing collaboration to build smarter solutions across industries in the region. We are proud to be associated with HMEL in helping them build a truly world-class refinery. Amidst complex processes, like in a refinery, use of analytics can transform financial processes and improve operational efficiencies thereby establishing a new standard of excellence in business performance.” 

SAP positioned in Leaders Quadrant for ERP

SAP AG has announced that the SAP Business All-in-One solution has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders Quadrant of the “Magic Quadrant for Single-Instance ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies” report.

 

The positioning is based on evaluation of ERP systems that support a single-instance strategy for multientity midmarket and upper midmarket companies. Moreover, SAP Business All-in-One solutions are ERP solutions available to midsize or quickly growing small companies. The solutions help drive business growth, build and maintain operational excellence, and optimize financial performance.

Al Faris goes live in 100 days

Ramco has announced the successful go-live of its ERP software for Equipment Rental Management industry at Al Faris Equipment Rentals (L.L.C). The entire process from blueprint to go-live was completed in a record time of 100 days. Ramco Equipment Rental Management has enabled Al Faris have effective control over costs and operational parameters.

“We have been growing exponentially and needed a robust and integrated IT backbone that is flexible and scalable to meet all our needs. We evaluated multiple global ERP solutions and chose Ramco Equipment Rental Management as it fits our requirements like a glove. A powerful solution coupled with competent implementation team enabled a smooth transition to ERP in record time. We look forward to a continued association with Ramco,” said Kieve Pinto, Director – Operations, Al Faris.

R. Shankar, Executive Vice-President – India, Middle East & Africa, Ramco Systems, said, “This is an exciting engagement and we look forward to continuing our successful relationship forward. The successful go-live in record time has been possible because of the support from Al Faris and a competent implementation team from Ramco working closely together. This win has further reiterated our strength to address the niche Equipment Rental industry with a complete ERP solution. This is a hitherto underserved market and we have a strong offering that can solve the pain points of the Rental industry.”

CIAL fortifies operations with SAP

 

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has adopted SAP AG’s flagship SAP ERP ECC 6.0 solution. The solution will enable different departments of CIAL to be connected over a unified network and will facilitate smoother information flow and access.   

 

The company needed a solution suite that would integrate the functions of different sections and departments on a single platform and include internationally accepted best practices and features. SAP’s ERP ECC 6.0 solution provides this and much more. The solution will be integrated with CIAL’s existing cargo and duty-free shop system and will boast of the ability to send live dashboard reports to senior management.  CIAL is confident that the project will instill greater transparency and agility in the system and will provide it with far greater operational proficiency. SAP’s partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will implement the project and it is expected to go live in 18 months. The deployment will also include other solutions such as SAP SRM, Real Estate Management and BU-BI Analytics.   

 

“Airports today want the right competitive advantage; real-time business processing drives stronger outcomes and helps increase bottom lines. SAP has been aiding airports in India and across the world to get up-to-speed, become transparent and achieve greater profitability by enabling sound management. Our association with CIAL is another milestone in aiding airports in India to gain that distinct edge in greater value creation,” said Mathew Thomas, Vice-President, Strategic Industries, SAP India.

Sage Accpac implemented

Sage India has revealed the successful implementation of Sage Accpac, a modular ERP application that provides financial & accounting support and inventory control and visibility, for Alila Diwa Goa Hotel.

Sage also recommended the installation of Sage Accpac, which features the ability to support multiple currencies, the presence of a strong reporting tool and its tight integration with other business applications like property management software. The adoption of the new system was implemented by Greytrix. Alila integrated a 10 user pack of Sage Accpac 100 with General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Systems Manager, Inventory Module, TDS module and Purchase Order modules, to create the ERP platform that integrates seamlessly with Alila’s existing front end software applications.

O.P Gupta, Financial Controller, Alila Hotels said, “The installation of Sage Accpac into our operations is part of our move to automate and expand our operations. The new system has not only helped in boosting productivity and improve efficiencies but has also allowed us to integrate our front end operations with our back end operations. Since the adoption, we have managed to reinforce our position as a leading hotel and resort.”

Vikram Suri, MD, India & Middle East, Sage Software said, “We are glad that Alila is satisfied with the positive results received from using Sage Accpac. Now equipped with a world class fully reliable ERP solution, Alila now has the advantage to keep a tighter watch on the back end aspect of its operations, which ranges from the materials being brought in to its account payables. Alila is but only one of the many companies that are now taking a bold step towards automation and we are looking to address this demand by leveraging our wide portfolio of solutions across various industry verticals.”

Tally.ERP 9 Auditors’ Edition released

Tally Solutions has introduced the Auditors’ Edition of Tally.ERP 9, with a record 7,000 Chartered Accountants adopting the CAAT Tool for their clients’ audit with great results. This enhanced Audit Tool not only helps CAs in improving  effectiveness in their Audits but also in reducing time and effort of data analysis for audits by 70%, particularly during the audit season.

 

Ramprakash Lakshminarayana, President & CFO, Tally Solutions, said, “Tally believes that the biggest challenge faced by CAs today is paucity of time. Also with the Indian economy on a growth trajectory, the ability to deliver on services and to retain staff will prove to be a pivotal factor. Tally technology helps CAs in addressing these challenges and be more effective in their practice.”

 

A prominent CA from Bangalore endorses this partnership by adding, “Today, with the kind of clients that we handle, it is difficult for us to manage bulk audit papers. Keeping in mind the gradual growth of an average firm, the ever-increasing archives of clients constantly pose a problem with respect to storage and maintenance. However, with all the data stored in Tally’s Auditors’ Edition, all I have to do is back up the contents of a particular financial year and stack it separately.”

 

Apart from Statutory and Tax Audits, the product also has features to support Internal, Interim and Forensic Audits.

Daawat Foods selects IBM Systems and Storage for business critical ERP implementation

IBM has announced that Daawat Foods has chosen IBM Power Systems and storage to run its business critical ERP implementation. The advanced systems claim to provide enhanced performance and compliment the company’s business growth goals of lowering overall IT operating costs. Daawat Foods has recently installed the SAP ERP application to automate their mission critical processes. The hardware needed to be robust, and scalable to accommodate their future growth. IBM’s solution offered better Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) along with a comparatively lower power and cooling requirements.

Vikram Patil, IT Head, Daawat Foods said, “IBM provided the best combination of price, performance and technology leadership. IBM’s solution ensures that we can do more with less, by offering superior performance, better energy efficiency and reduced software licensing costs.”

“Daawat is a perfect example of IBM’s commitment to help organizations build scalable business infrastructure that allows them to become more resilient and better positioned for growth. This win reaffirms the confidence that clients have on AiX and reiterates the value that our POWER 7 systems bring to the table for our clients,” said Jyothi Satyanathan, VP, ibm.com, Mid Market Sales Organisation, IBM India /South Asia.

IBM partnership with CCS played a key role in leading this solution. The contract was signed in August 2011.