As procurement practices become more integrated into larger business strategies around social responsibility, companies are paying closer attention to their supplier base and actively seeking diversity—supporting minority- or women-owned businesses or suppliers that can help meet environmental, social, and governance and corporate social responsibility targets. To that end, there is a growing push to identify…
Procurement is about more than just cutting costs. It has become a pivotal part of achieving broader organisational goals, particularly those related to responsible purchasing. For procurement professionals, the focus has shifted towards building a more sustainable supply chain. By integrating responsible purchasing into procurement strategies, organisations can achieve improved financial performance and foster a…
In today’s competitive business landscape, procurement teams face increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals. Organisations of all sizes, from small firms to large international businesses, are finding innovative ways to revolutionise their procurement processes and create smarter business buying journeys. By implementing advanced e-procurement tools and strategies, companies are streamlining…
Imagine a routine equipment alert on your production line. A seasoned maintenance engineer rushes to the machine, guided by an AI co-pilot – a digital entity armed with every manual, every schematic, every byte of operational data your company possesses. Together, they pull up a 25-step runbook. The AI shines at first, correctly identifying a…
Now that SAP has completed its acquisition of SmartRecruiters, executives are talking about their plans to replace the recruiting module of SuccessFactors, SAP’s cloud-based HR management tool. When SAP announced its acquisition of SmartRecruiters in August 2025, SuccessFactors president Daniel Beck said that SuccessFactors users would benefit from SmartRecruiters’ user-friendly interface and its AI and…
Every minute, your security operations center (SOC) is losing a race against time and drowning in a relentless, unwinnable game of whack-a-mole. The attacks are faster, more sophisticated and relentlessly automated. The alerts are a flood, overwhelming even the most seasoned analysts and leaving your organization vulnerable to the one threat that matters most: the…
The artificial intelligence (AI) honeymoon phase is over. Across industries, enthusiasm for the technology is shifting from starry-eyed wonder to a reality check. We’ve officially entered the Trough of Disillusionment: a phase in the Gartner Hype Cycle where the initial excitement and inflated expectations are replaced by a more realistic (albeit often disappointing) assessment of…
SAP is rolling out new role-aware Joule Assistants, department-specific clouds, and tools for finance, HR, and supply chain professionals at SAP Connect, its new event for line-of-business leaders. The assistants are designed to partner with human workers while managing and orchestrating agents across SAP Business Suite. In addition, more than 40 new agents in all…
When I look back, the historical model for technology distribution partners seems like it was built on a simple premise: As software giants, we needed local partners to overcome the complexities of international markets. By commoditizing distribution and providing direct access to customers, I’ve seen the cloud not only change technology but also dismantle the…
Executives and analysts frequently note that, going forward, successful IT careers will blend human skills with AI. Early reports suggest that AI is already reshaping the IT job landscape — and showing signs of taking over junior IT positions. Add in IT leaders’ belief that IT workforces may be contracting in the years ahead, and…