Top WorkTech News From the Week of September 20th: Updates from Nintex, Camunda, Microsoft, and More
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The editors at Solutions Review have curated this list of the most noteworthy WorkTech news from the week of September 20th. This round-up covers announcements and updates from companies like Nintex, Camunda, Microsoft, and more.
Keeping tabs on the most relevant?ERP?and?BPM news can be time-consuming. As a result, our editorial team aims to summarize the week's top headlines in the enterprise technology marketplace. The Solutions Review editors will compile a weekly round-up of vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy WorkTech information. With that in mind, here is some of the top WorkTech news for September 20th.
Top WorkTech News From the Week of September 20th, 2024
Advantive Acquires Comsense
Advantive, a software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution companies, has acquired Comsense, an ERP provider for architectural opening distributors. The acquisition will help Advantive further its commitment to promoting innovation in the manufacturing and distribution industries and support its expansion in the architectural and construction-related markets. Kevin Boyce, CEO of Advantive, says, The acquisition of Comsense enables us to further solidify our position in construction-related materials distribution by expanding into the essential architectural openings space."
Camunda Announces an Integration with SAP
Camunda, a process orchestration solution provider, has announced an integration with SAP that will focus on taming complexity and increasing flexibility for SAP environments. The integration will help SAP users orchestrate SAP workflows across their people, systems, and devices. It will also enable teams to maximize their business and IT alignment to accelerate development, increase agility, and reduce risks in SAP S/4HANA migrations. Additionally, Camunda has added IT architect Volker Buzek to its team, a global SAP Mentor with years of hands-on expertise with SAP environments.
Jitterbit Details the Release of App Builder 4.0
Jitterbit, a unified AI-infused low-code platform provider, has announced App Builder 4.0, formerly known as Vinyl. This tool will provide users with new capabilities for rapid AI-infused and low-code application development alongside AI-assistance functionalities that are available now through a global beta. Specific additions to App Builder 4.0 include simplified tools for handling errors, an offline mode that enables users to run mobile apps without an internet connection, visual workflow editing features, and an application component release capability.
Makersite Expands its Partnership with Autodesk
Makersite, an AI-enabled product lifecycle intelligence software, has expanded its strategic partnership with Autodesk, a product design software provider. The expanded collaboration will make Makersite's sustainability and cost data available to Autodesk Investor engineers. This will equip product designers and engineers with "deep-tier" supply chain and sustainability data, empowering them to create sustainable products faster. Makersite's platform is available now for Autodesk Fusion users via the Makersite add-on.
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Microsoft Launches New Capabilities for Copilot Studio
Microsoft has launched two capabilities for Copilot Studio, which allows users to create and publish Copilot agents to multiple channels. The new features include a new Copilot Studio experience and a capability that enables Copilot agents developed in Copilot Studio to be published directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot. The updated user experience makes it easier for users of all skill levels to build Copilot agents directly within BizChat and SharePoint, with no coding required. Meanwhile, publishing agents directly to Microsoft 365 Copilot enables developers to expand the capabilities of their agents with new skills.
My Office Apps Releases a New Supplier Management Feature
My Office Apps (MOA), a cloud-based ERP solution provider, has launched SupplierHub, a new capability integrated into its Kechie ERP system. With this addition, businesses have access to supplier management features that enable them to collaborate with suppliers directly, automate the procurement process, and order products from a centralized portal. Suppliers will also be able to add and update the availability of their items directly in the system so businesses always have up-to-date inventory information. Clients can integrate the SupplierHub feature directly into the existing Kechie ERP package.
Nintex Debuts a New Solution for Public Sector Agencies
Nintex, a process intelligence and automation solution provider, has announced several new capabilities to help public sector agencies improve efficiency and drive positive citizen experiences via automation. The announcement includes Nintex Licensing and Permitting, a pre-built solution designed to reduce the time, cost, and errors typically associated with license and permit processes for state and local governments. This new product allows agencies to customize the approval process, generate permits using pre-built templates, process applications from a standardized online portal, and more.
Rockwell Automation Announces a Connected Worker Solution from Plex
Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and digital transformation solution provider, has announced a connected worker solution from Plex. The new solution aims to help organizations improve their shop floors' productivity, quality, and safety by making it easier to recruit and retain a connected workforce. Its capabilities—embedded within Plex's Manufacturing Execution System (MES)—include real-time guidance, visual aids, and multimedia content curated to enhance worker efficiency, reduce the number of applications manufacturers need, and reduce errors on the job.
Roots Automation Raises $22.2 Million in a Series B Funding Round
Roots Automation, an advanced AI provider specializing in the insurance industry, has closed a $22.2 million Series B funding round. The funding was led by Harbert Growth Partners, with follow-on investments from MissionOG, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, and Vestigo Ventures. The capital will help accelerate Rotos Automation's growth and support its plans to build upon its made-for-insurance AI model, which enables carriers, brokers, agents, and TPAs to improve their overall business performance.
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