- In May 2024, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), revealed an enhanced strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP). This collaboration focuses on helping businesses utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock new capabilities and improve efficiencies. The partnership is set to transform the ERP landscape by integrating advanced AI tools into cloud solutions
- In June 2024, the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) emphasized the need for adopting new mind-sets to lead innovation and build sustainable, circular ecosystems. They also stressed the importance of adhering to ISO Innovation Management Standards to guide organizations in their innovation efforts. The society highlighted that these approaches are crucial for fostering long-term growth and ensuring environmental responsibility in innovation processes
- In September 2023, Accenture and Workday announced an expanded partnership focused on transforming finance functions to be more agile, data-driven, and customer-centric. The collaboration aims to develop adaptable, data-driven finance solutions that can be customized to meet the evolving needs of clients in sectors such as software, technology, retail, and media. This initiative will help businesses better navigate changing demands and optimize their financial operations
- In May 2022, KPMG introduced the Advisory Salesforce Apprentice Program (ASAP), designed to cultivate exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds. The program offers participants valuable opportunities to engage with promising client leads while fostering an innovative environment that supports success. Its goal is to create a platform where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the company's growth and innovation
- In January 2022, KPMG selected ICONICS as its innovation management platform to promote innovation, co-creation, and co-investment with customers, alliance partners, start-ups, and others. The new solution, called Illuminate, powered by ICONICS, will replace the KPMG Innovation Factory. Illuminate will feature AI-driven market insights, crowdsourcing, ideation, incubation management, and portfolio management to enhance the innovation process
