Forecasting stories

While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.

GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, tasking him with steering financial strategy and fostering growth amid rising AI opportunities.

Kilcoy Global Foods has expanded its partnership with DecisionNext to enhance AI-driven pricing and forecasting, boosting agility in volatile global markets.

OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.

Fabletics has partnered with Blue Yonder to bolster its global supply chain planning, aiming for improved inventory management and sustainability.

A study by Modulr reveals that 75% of UK accountants are facing rising demand for advisory services, while inefficiencies in payment processes hinder productivity.

Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

Server revenue surged by 22.9% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by booming AI platform demands, according to CONTEXT's latest market forecast.

Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.

Michael Gould, founder of Anaplan, has launched a new business planning software venture, Kaleidoscope, from his home in North Yorkshire.

OneStream has unveiled its Sensible AI Library and OneStream Genesis, designed to enhance CFOs' efficiency in financial workflows through innovative AI solutions.

Lucanet has acquired UK-based Causal to enhance its Financial Planning and Analysis services, marking the third acquisition in two years.

IBM has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Management Tools for its IBM Cloudability product.

TruBoard Partners has unveiled TruGreen, a comprehensive cloud-based platform for renewable energy management, at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2024.

Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.

CorPlan NZ has snagged a key contract to supply SkyCity with IBM Planning Analytics software, enhancing budgeting and forecasting efficiency amidst stiff competition.

Standard Foods cuts annual support costs in half by switching from SAP ECC to Rimini Support, reallocating savings to bolster AI and machine learning for predictive analytics.