It was a very busy week with conferences galore. Enterprise Times also published interviews and podcasts from conferences held in the previous week. Amanda Razani attended the Qlik Connect 2025 conference and spoke to Sharad Kumar, Field CTO – Data at Qlik. They spoke about the innovations the company is rolling out and how they will help transform enterprises with Data and Agentic AI.
Other conferences held this week included Zoholics US and Planful Perform.
Appointments
Pipefy announced the appointment of Fernando Teixeira as Senior Global Director for Strategic Partnerships & Alliances.
Customer Stories
Interprefy, a leader in translation services and technology, will leverage its AI platform at EAES 2025 in Davos this year.
Newgen Software announced that United Community (United) has selected Newgen’s Small Business Administration Loan Solution to assist with its small business lending service.
Rootstock announced that Structural Technologies has completed the first phase of implementing Rootstock ERP as part of its 2030 Vision strategy.
Podcasts
There have been several podcasts from Appian World. Gregg Aldana, Vice President and Head of Global Solutions Consulting at Appian, talked about his plans for developers and practitioners. Where is Appian going? Why are we seeing a significant acceleration of new products and solutions?
Matt Hilliard, Chief Product Architect at Appian, talked with Enterprise Times about the underlying architecture of its products and why the introduction of the Data Fabric, the process automation and integration as all essential.
In a third podcast, Michael Beckley, CTO and Co-Founder of Appian, talks about Boring AI. He said, “Appian has been wildly successful at getting AI adoption and agentic AI adoption because we have focused on the boring, non-controversial use cases.”
Product
Gong has extended its partnership with Microsoft by adding an integration between the Gong Revenue AI platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
At Zoholics US, Zoho made several product announcements. It included the launch of Ulaa Enterprise, an enterprise-ready privacy-focused browser. The firm also launched Zoho Payments in the US. A Fintech solution that will enable it to provide secure, seamless, and scalable payment processing across its applications.
Research
Deltek published two major pieces of research. It published the 46th Annual Clarity Architecture and Engineering Study. Megan Miller, Director of Product Marketing at Deltek, summarised the findings as follows, “Firms are cautiously optimistic with strong profitability numbers while facing ongoing labour pressures and economic challenges.”
Deltek has published its 16th Annual Clarity Government Contracting Study. Kevin Plexico, SVP of Information Solutions at Deltek, summarised the massive report, saying, “This year’s report reflected a sentiment of optimism, despite the typical challenges fueled by a new administration and economic constriction.
“There is undoubtedly significant change on the horizon for the contracting community. And the optimism reflected in this report has likely been tempered.”
11:11 Systems
11:11 Systems published a case study with Detmold Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing.
This partnership showcases how Detmold leveraged 11:11 Systems’ solutions to modernise and protect its global IT infrastructure. With 11:11 Cloud, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) for Zerto, and Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365, Detmold was able to streamline operations, enhance scalability, and strengthen data security across its expansive global network.
Marc Koenecke, Information and Communications Technology Manager, Detmold Group, commented, “There’s a single platform that handles it all. We also have a single support contract for everything with direct access to 11:11 support staff and experts for each individual product. So, I would say that consolidation, as well as the ongoing collaboration with the 11:11 team, has been the biggest benefit of our partnership.
“It’s like having an augmented infrastructure team.”
AnywhereNow
AnywhereNow launched Dialogue Cloud NEO, the next-generation evolution of its flagship omnichannel contact centre platform for Microsoft Teams. Built on the newly released Microsoft Unify framework, Dialogue Cloud NEO represents a major advancement in enterprise communications. Offering unmatched integration, scalability, and AI-powered intelligence from Azure OpenAI and Copilot for organisations worldwide.
Will Blench, CEO at AnywhereNow, commented, “Dialogue Cloud NEO is more than a product launch; it’s a strategic leap into the future of enterprise communications. We’ve reengineered our platform to align with Microsoft’s Unify vision and the accelerating demand for AI-driven, cloud-native solutions. With NEO, we’re not just enhancing customer experience, we’re unlocking new levels of operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term value creation.”
Azul
Azul and Moderne announced a technical partnership to help Java development teams identify, remove and refactor unused and dead code to improve productivity and dramatically accelerate modernisation initiatives. This collaboration integrates Azul’s deep runtime visibility and Java expertise with Moderne’s powerful platform for automated, multi-repository, rules-based code refactoring.
Together, they enable organisations to continuously secure, maintain and modernise their Java applications with unprecedented scale and precision.
Jonathan Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Moderne, said, “This partnership is about more than identifying unused and dead code—it’s about removing the barriers to meaningful modernization.
“By combining Azul’s production-aware insights with Moderne’s ability to safely and automatically transform code at scale, we’re giving Java teams a clear path from understanding to action. It’s a model for how runtime data and automated execution can work together to keep codebases lean, secure and ready for what’s next.”
Scott Sellers, Co-Founder and CEO at Azul, added, “Application maintenance is not a sexy task for Java developers. But is an essential part of keeping applications secure and running on supported modules and infrastructure
“By providing developers with a solution for remediating unused or dead code that is 100% accurate based on production application runtime data. Java teams can focus on updating, migrating and modernizing only the application code that matters, dramatically increasing developer productivity.”
Cybage Software
Cybage Software published a case study noting how it assisted a leading US digital financial services provider with process optimisation and scalability. It helped to scale its money movement and to integrate expanding payout (GNIE ) and pay-in (PINE) capabilities to ensure seamless transactions.
Cybage helped the firm boost revenue and cost savings, successfully optimised COGS and transaction efficiency. The results effectively lowered failure rates in both payout and pay-in processes. It ensured smooth operations by providing relentless support for quicker resolution of issues. The automation solutions improved reliability and strengthened delivery commitments, resulting in achieving wider market reach with scalable infrastructure.
Deltek
PM Compass
Deltek announced the latest release of Deltek PM Compass 8.5. The update improved the user experience and several aspects of integration and flexibility.
The UX improvements included an expanded navigation menu, a larger comments dialogue box, simplified views and an enhanced text label display. The key update, however, is the release of the first public API for PM Compass.
The Import process API enables firms to batch import progress workflows and support for Azure VM and Azure SQL to expand the deployment options.
Bentley
Deltek published an interview with Bentley Project Management. A project and cost management construction partner that works on strategic, infrastructure, residential and commercial schemes across the UK for the public and private sectors. The firm replaced spreadsheets with Deltek Vantagepoint as the firm tripled in size post-COVID.
Caroline Franklin, Head of Finance at Bentley Project Management, explains how she selected Vantagepoint after a rigorous scoring system compared the options. She commented, “Deltek Vantagepoint has been developed with our type of business in mind. It allows us to configure workflows and reports to meet our needs while also covering the fundamental requirements of an accounting system.”
Now deployed, the solution is transforming how it manages projects and finances. Projects are integrated with client billing, giving greater visibility to the finance team.
Franklin added, “Our project managers can easily spot any anticipated issues around fees in a project. It means that when they need to change the scope of the project, they can start those conversations with clients earlier and avoid any surprises.”
Bentley plans to develop its use of Vantagepoint, taking advantage of the resource management features to further enhance the solution. Franklin’s approach to the deployment is cautious but sensible. Aiming to allocate enough time to roll out new features properly to further improve the benefits.
ERW Site Solutions
A turn-key construction company, ERQ Site Solutions, implemented Deltek ComputerEase. After relying on notepads, QuickBooks software, and spreadsheets to manage their business. ComputerEase helped address the challenges of visibility and scalability for the business.
Day one, the implementation was hosted in the cloud, transforming how the firm worked. Carl Griffith, SVP of Operations, commented, “Moving our data to the cloud has been a game-changer for day-to-day operations. By eliminating the need for internal IT oversight of servers and data lines, the team has been able to reallocate valuable resources—those with deep knowledge of budgeting and takeoffs—back to their core strengths.
“This shift has improved efficiency, supported professional development and allowed staff to focus on specialized roles rather than juggling IT responsibilities.”
With ComputerEase, ERW was able to track project milestones like substantial completion more accurately. Thus, empowering the accounting team to take charge and trigger retainage billings proactively. This shift from reactive to strategic thinking started a ripple effect across the entire organisation. The firm has embraced every update rolled out in the cloud. Taking advantage of the updates, WIP reporting and more recently the new OCR capabilities.
IFS Ultimo
IFS Ultimo has announced that it has deepened its partnership with Pontifexx, which is now reselling Ultimo in the DACH region. Pontifexx has been reselling IFS Ultimo in the Netherlands since 2020 and is now looking to expand.
James Mansfield, Global Channel Director, Ultimo, says of the agreement, “We have been working with Pontifexx successfully and on a basis of trust for many years. The expansion of this partnership and the selection of Pontifexx Deutschland GmbH as a sales partner for the DACH region is the next logical step for us.
“This provides customers with expertise and know-how on all aspects of Ultimo as well as for operational digital asset management from a single source. Germany, Austria and Switzerland are key markets for Ultimo, and we look forward to working with Pontifexx and demonstrating our expertise to new companies. This collaboration will enable us to achieve our ambitious growth targets even more effectively.”
Infor
insightsoftware
insightsoftware announced Spreadsheet Server which now integrates with the Infor M3 Cloud ERP platform. This integration empowers finance teams in manufacturing and distribution to build and refresh reports directly in Excel. Thus eliminating manual work, streamlining reporting cycles, and enabling faster, more confident decision-making.
With Spreadsheet Server, finance teams can seamlessly access Infor data in Excel and build reports using the skills they already have. Without relying on IT, manually configuring data in a browser, or second-guessing outdated numbers.
John Miller, VP, Product Management, ERP Reporting & BI at insightsoftware, commented, “Finance teams live in Excel, and getting real-time data from other systems has always been a challenge that slows down reporting, analysis, and decision making.
“By embedding AI into a tool finance relies on and integrating with a commonly used cloud-based ERP, insightsoftware is removing friction and giving teams immediate access to deeper, more actionable insights. We make it easier for finance professionals to get the information they need, right in the tools they love and use every day.”
Swedish Match Industries
With the assistance of Elvenite, an Infor partner, Swedish Match Industries is upgrading its Infor M3 version 13.4 (on-premises) to Infor CloudSuite Manufacturing.
Jens Karlsson, Head of Matches Production at Swedish Match Industries, commented, “We want to build a solid foundation for the future. By migrating to Infor CloudSuite, we gain access to a modern, continuously updated platform. With built-in features such as AI, machine learning, a workflow engine, and document management – all delivered through Infor OS and AWS.
“Together with Elvenite, which has deep expertise in the field, we have the support we need to carry out this transformation in a secure and efficient manner.”
Mathias Dyberg, CEO of Elvenite, commented, “It is both an honour and an inspiration to once again be part of Swedish Match Industries’ journey toward a more digital and data-driven future. Elvenite has worked with Swedish Match Industries since 2017. And over time we have built a strong partnership based on mutual trust, where the combination of technical expertise and business understanding has been key.
“We look forward to continuing our collaboration through this new project and ongoing support.”
NetSuite
Synder, the accounting automation platform, announced its new integration with NetSuite, Oracle’s leading cloud ERP system. The integration is designed to help fast-growing businesses and accounting teams bring multi-channel sales, payment, and financial data into NetSuite with accuracy, speed, and control.
Michael Astreiko, CEO at Synder, said, “NetSuite is the engine that powers operations for a lot of fast-growing businesses. With this integration, our users can plug right into their corporate ERP while keeping their financial workflows clean and automated. It’s a big win for teams juggling complex tasks who want to scale without piling on more accounting work.”
Nintex
Blackstone eIT is partnering with Nintex to create a new AI-powered platform enabling healthcare, logistics and manufacturing businesses to detect, respond to and resolve risks in real time. The technical partnership combines the power of Blackstone eIT’s real-time AI monitoring and Nintex’s intelligent workflow automation. This will transform how businesses manage operational risk, safety, and compliance.
Noumane Zerouali, VP of BD and GTM at Blackstone eIT, commented, “Our mission is to make real-time AI practical and actionable across industries. By embedding intelligence at the edge and pairing it with Nintex’s workflow automation engine, we’re delivering a platform that doesn’t just detect problems but one that helps solve them quickly.
“For the first time, businesses across many industries can reduce operational and safety risks with unprecedented speed and accuracy.”
Christian Lucarelli, Vice President and Head of Global Partner Strategy at Nintex, added, “At their core, risk, safety, and compliance are process problems. By combining AI-powered insights from Blackstone eIT with intelligent workflow automation from Nintex, businesses now have a powerful platform that enables users to easily manage risk, reduce costs, and increase compliance.”
Panasonic
Panasonic revealed that Cercle Odyssey will use Panasonic’s 3-Chip DLP projectors to reimagine immersive, cinematic storytelling. By synchronising stunning 4K visuals with live music during its world tour.
Derek Barbolla, Founder and Artistic Director of Cercle, commented, “Cercle Odyssey’s partnership with Panasonic showcases our shared ambitions: to push technological boundaries and reinvent immersive experiences that emotionally resonate with, and unite audiences – whilst making them as accessible as possible to global audiences.
“The 360° projections delivered by Panasonic – synchronised with live music – enables spectators to experience live entertainment and visual storytelling like never before.”
Immersive event production specialists, ETC Onlyview will install 20 Panasonic PT-RQ50K 50,000lm 3-Chip DLP 4K laser projectors, equipped with Panasonic’s wide-angle, short-throw ET-D3QW200 lens for projecting 360° visuals onto the walls.
Planful
Besides an impressive set of product announcements, Planful also revealed its customer award winners at Perform 2025. It also revealed new inductees to the Planful Champions Clubs, which recognises the best and brightest of Planful’s global ecosystem. To promote their financial performance management skills and expertise to colleagues, peers, and other industry connections.
Award winners included:
- Innovation Award Winner: The Washington Post
- Team Sport Award Winners: WellMed Medical Management
- Advocacy Award Winner: StackAdapt
- Global Trendsetter Award Winner: Prologis
- Rookie of the Year Award Winner: Sycuan Casino Resort
Melissa Dreuth, Planful’s Chief Customer & People Officer, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Planful Champions Club inductees, who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to learning the Planful platform and sharing their success stories with the Planful community.
“This year’s Customer Award winners stand as beacons of innovation and excellence. Showcasing how organizations elevate financial processes to achieve peak financial performance. Their efforts set a high bar, reflecting the exclusive nature of these awards. It is our honor to recognize their contributions and continued impact on the community.”
Pulseway
Kaseya has announced that it has officially joined forces with Pulseway, a recognised leader in remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions. Formal integration of the companies marks the next phase in a longstanding partnership to deliver cutting-edge IT solutions to small businesses worldwide. Kaseya purchased a stake in Pulseway several years ago. It will be interesting to see what this means for the Pulseway roadmap.
Edgar Zacharjev, GM of Pulseway, commented, “This is a logical next step in our journey with Kaseya. Our companies have worked closely to provide IT professionals with the best tools to manage and secure their environments. As part of Kaseya, we have even greater resources to deliver technology innovation and support to our customers.”
Customers can now leverage enhanced capabilities and a unified experience offered through KaseyaOne. And upgrade to Kaseya 365 Endpoint, which allows them to secure, backup and automate endpoints in one subscription.
As a part of the Kaseya 365 platform, Pulseway customers will benefit from Kaseya’s expanded development resources, product integrations, AI and automations. While receiving best-in-industry product quality, pace of innovation, and support.
Jim Lippie, Chief Product Officer at Kaseya, added, “Pulseway has been a trusted partner for many years, and this transition is a natural progression of that relationship. By bringing our teams together, we can drive deeper innovation, expand our product capabilities and deliver even greater value to IT professionals worldwide.”
R Systems
R Systems has earned the Advanced Specialisation in Kubernetes on Azure. A prestigious recognition that highlights deep expertise in deploying, scaling, and managing containerised applications in production environments.
Srikara Rao, CTO, Cloud and Cyber Security Services, R Systems, commented, “Earning this specialization shows our hands-on expertise in modern cloud architectures. And our ability to operationalize Kubernetes in complex enterprise environments. It also reflects the strength of our partnership with Microsoft as we help global enterprises harness the full potential of cloud, AI, and automation.”
Workday
Workday published Future-Ready Feds: Modernising Human Capital Management to Empower Government Service. The report highlights critical inefficiency: Federal HR leaders dedicate almost half their time (48%) to system workarounds, error correction, data reconciliation, and manual tasks. Key challenges include security risks, limited analytics, and data sharing issues.
Surprisingly, despite these clear problems, only 48% of leaders consider HR modernisation a high priority. And 83% report lacking a modernisation roadmap.
The consequences are real: During a typical week, 47% of federal HR leaders face data update delays due to manual processes. And more than one in four (28%) encounter system downtime or technical failures.
Lynn Martin, Chief Growth Officer, Government, Workday, said, “The federal government is at a crossroads. Legacy systems are wasting valuable employee time and taxpayer dollars. Federal HR systems must embrace modernization to drive efficiency and enable data-driven decisions that enhance service delivery, customer satisfaction, and mission success.”
Xensam
Xensam launched DataBridge, a strategic enhancement to the Xensam SAM platform and the SaaS Management Platform. Giving enterprises company-wide visibility of their software domain. DataBridge closes a critical gap in the enterprise IT ecosystem by seamlessly connecting software asset data that is discovered within Xensam to the broader IT infrastructure, breaking down longstanding data silos.
Oskar Fösker, CEO and Co-Founder of Xensam, said, “Disconnected software data costs time, money, and clarity. DataBridge fixes that. It’s a strategic layer that enhances the value, integration power, and insight reach of our core platform. With DataBridge, we’re giving everyone from the CEO to the system admin a shared, trusted view of software across the entire business. So they can control costs and make better business decisions.”
DataBridge enables automated data integrations between Xensam and external systems through four main channels:
- Xensam Integration Platform (XIP): A low-code, visual interface with nearly 5,000 pre-built integrations. IT teams can build and automate outbound workflows without needing development resources.
- ServiceNow Connector (Xync): Keeps the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) in ServiceNow continuously updated with real-time software intelligence from Xensam. This enhances IT Service Management (ITSM), change control, and compliance.
- S3 Integration: Supports scheduled exports of Xensam software data to S3-compatible cloud storage. This ensures external analytics tools, dashboards, and business intelligence platforms always operate on up-to-date information.
- REST API Access: Offers secure, customizable access to export software data from Xensam into internal systems, applications, or proprietary tools.
Zoho
Zoho Voice has launched Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC) to let you use your preferred carrier. While still leveraging the benefits of the contact centre platform. Users can port their existing carrier’s SIP trunks, including number ranges. It ensures they can get the best deal for calls, with less disruption. While using the comprehensive call centre features that Zoho Voice provides.
