Microsoft, Accenture & Avanade launch AI Copilot business transformation practice

IBM expands AI accelerator offerings as Nintex launches Nintex Apps and FlowForma appoints new CEO

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Michael Hill
11/20/2024

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Microsoft, Accenture & Avanade unveil Copilot business transformation practice

Microsoft, Accenture and Avanade are launching a copilot business transformation practice and co-investing in new capabilities, solutions and training to help organizations reinvent business functions with generative AI, agentic AI and Copilot technologies. The Copilot business transformation practice, consisting of 5,000 professionals from Accenture and Avanade supported by Microsoft product specialists, will provide technology and industry experience to help accelerate and expand their use of Copilot and agents across enterprises, according to a press release.

The companies will collaborate on AI and Copilot agent templates, extensions, plugins and connectors to help organizations leverage their data and generative AI to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and drive growth. They will also help companies leverage Microsoft’s generative AI-powered security capabilities to elevate the efficiency of their security operations.

“The investment we are making with Microsoft takes our long-standing partnership to the next level, helping our clients accelerate and integrate AI at scale as a catalyst for reinvention,” said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture. “The powerful combination of Microsoft Copilot, agentic and generative AI technologies, and Avanade’s and Accenture’s deep industry and functional expertise will help enable enterprises to reimagine their processes and operations, discover innovative ways of working, strengthen their security and open up new pathways to value.”

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IBM expands AI accelerator offerings, collaborates with AMD

IBM and American multinational technology company AMD have formed a new collaboration to deploy AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators as a service on IBM Cloud. This offering, which is expected to be available in the first half of 2025, aims to enhance performance and power efficiency for generative AI models and high-performance computing (HPC) applications for enterprise clients. This collaboration will also enable support for AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators within IBM’s watsonx AI and data platform, according to a press release.

“As enterprises continue adopting larger AI models and datasets, it is critical that the accelerators within the system can process compute-intensive workloads with high performance and flexibility to scale,” said Philip Guido, EVP and chief commercial officer at AMD.

AMD and IBM Cloud are committed to committed to bringing the power of AI to enterprise clients, helping them prioritize their outcomes and ensuring they have the power of choice when it comes to their AI deployments, added Alan Peacock, general manager of IBM Cloud. “Leveraging AMD’s accelerators on IBM Cloud will give our enterprise clients another option to scale to meet their enterprise AI needs, while also aiming to help them optimize cost and performance.”

Nintex launches Nintex Apps to streamline application development

Process automation vendor Nintex launched Nintex Apps – a new application development product that enables business users, IT teams, process experts and Nintex partners to build and deploy personalized, business-critical applications. Nintex Apps connects with Nintex workflow and document generation products, enabling businesses to create purpose-built applications that streamline complex workflows and processes, according to a press release. Its features enable users to:

Improve engagement by building custom applications connected to business-critical workflows.
Unify access to data for internal teams and customers.
Simplify the development, deployment and governance of business applications and workflows through a single platform.

“The launch of Nintex Apps is a meaningful step forward in our long-term vision of providing a single platform and integrated experience for end-to-end process automation powered by AI,” said Niranjan Vijayaragavan, chief product officer at Nintex.

Modern businesses are leveraging numerous software solutions to power processes across their organizations, which has resulted in sprawling technology stacks that stifle efficiency and productivity, commented Maureen Fleming, program VP, worldwide intelligent process automation market research and advisory service at IDC. “By using an easy-to-use, low-code application development paired with optimized workflow data, mid-market businesses and departments within enterprise organizations can streamline their business processes and connect data sources, without adding additional software.”

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adesso to drive digital transformation in UK public sector

IT services provider adesso has been admitted into the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud-14 framework to support the UK’s public sector in its journey toward secure, streamlined and efficient digital transformation. The Cloud-14 framework facilitates access to IT services for government organizations, empowering them to innovate, strengthen data security and scale services to meet public needs more effectively.

With this recognition, adesso is positioned to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the digital capabilities of public sector organizations, ensuring faster response times, improved service delivery and robust infrastructure to benefit citizens nationwide, the company stated. Achieving the milestone required six months of rigorous preparation and collaboration, with teams across adesso with focus a on compliance, transparency and excellence, it added.

“Securing a place on the CCS Cloud-14 framework marks a pivotal moment for adesso, reflecting the collective dedication, expertise and passion of our team,” said Libero Raspa, managing director of adesso UK. “This achievement also underscores the growing importance of collaboration and transparency in delivering impactful digital outcomes.”

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FlowForma appoints John Murphy as new CEO

Digital process automation vendor FlowForma announced the appointment of John Murphy as new CEO. Murphy’s expertise in AI, real-time data analysis and digital transformation, honed at KX, equips him to lead FlowForma’s ambitious plans to transform how businesses globally adopt and benefit from AI-powered, no-code automation, according to a press release. With a background in financial services and a deep technical acumen, Murphy’s career has centered around empowering organizations to detect patterns, predict outcomes and optimize processes.

“FlowForma is ready to meet a clear market need for rapid AI and data-driven automation,” said Murphy. “Our focus on AI-driven insights and adaptive, no-code technology sets us apart. I look forward to evolving our platform to empower more organizations to achieve efficiency gains that were previously out of reach”

TIBCO wins TrustRadius 2025 Buyer’s Choice award

Enterprise software provider TIBCO announced that its real-time data exchange capability, TIBCO® Platform—Messaging, won the 2025 Buyers Choice award. The TrustRadius Buyer’s Choice award is a recognition that reflects the preferences of real users across various industries. This award is based on authentic reviews and ratings collected from the TrustRadius community, showcasing products that deliver outstanding value and satisfaction.

“With the 2025 TrustRadius Buyer’s Choice award in hand, we are even more motivated to enhance TIBCO Platform—Messaging,” TIBCO stated. “We are committed to improving user experience and ensuring our TIBCO Platform remains at the forefront of messaging technology.”

GBTEC receives EU funding to develop process orchestration

Process automation vendor GBTEC has been granted financial aid from the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) for its research and development project AID OPS: Advanced Integrations to Drive Orchestration of Processes seamlessly. The aid is co-funded by the European Union (EU) through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The AID OPS project aims to develop a no-code platform that enables citizen developers to design and deploy business solutions in medium and large organizations. The platform will integrate orchestration tools, robotic process automation (RPA), advanced integrations and data analytics, all assisted by AI. “With the implementation of AID OPS, companies are expected to optimize their internal processes, reduce operational costs and improve efficiency in managing their operations,” stated GBTEC. “The platform will facilitate the adoption of advanced technologies without the need for deep programming knowledge, empowering employees to actively contribute to the digital transformation of their organizations.

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