SAP Signavio launches November 2024 release & BPX collaborates with SAP to enhance process mining

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SAP Signavio launches its November 2024 release

SAP has launched its latest SAP Signavio November 2024 release, introducing new features designed to enhance business process intelligence and drive operational efficiency. This release introduces several advanced AI capabilities, including an AI-assisted process analyzer that enables users to ask questions in natural language and receive real-time insights to make quick, informed decisions. In collaboration with SAP’s AI co-pilot Joule, users can now access an AI-powered assistant to perform tasks, find information and even automate actions like creating or deleting process models.

Also, the new dashboards and trendlines in Process Insights allow businesses to easily track and review performance, highlight trends and identify areas needing improvement. With customized dashboards and enhanced external benchmarks, users can now set precise targets and prioritize initiatives based on comprehensive insights. The addition of connections to platforms like Coupa, Microsoft and Salesforce supports expanded data extraction and improved analysis within SAP Signavio Process Intelligence.

The release also includes new value accelerators for supply chain and logistics management, designed to reduce operational costs and improve on-time delivery by analyzing transportation and warehouse metrics. The new accelerator for SAP Integrated Business Planning, for instance, aligns demand and supply to help users respond quickly to changing market dynamics, while additional features for SAP Transformation Management and Logistics Execution offer deeper insights into planning and fulfillment.

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BPX collaborates with SAP to enhance process mining

Business Process Xperts (BPX) has announced a new partnership with SAP, aimed at combining SAP’s enterprise solutions with the power of process mining to transform digital workflows. This collaboration promises to give businesses a data-driven view of their processes, enabling them to reduce bottlenecks, increase operational efficiency and achieve better resource utilization. BPX helps organizations streamline SAP processes, minimize unnecessary steps and optimize for maximum output.

The BPX-SAP integration emphasizes proactive risk management, allowing companies to identify compliance risks, operational disruptions and potential fraud early. With access to historical process data and real-time insights, businesses can make faster, more informed decisions to adapt to a rapidly changing market.

Key benefits of this integration include scalability and flexibility, as companies can deploy the integrated solution on-premises or in the cloud. SAP’s architecture ensures a seamless process mining experience, supporting digital transformation at an accelerated pace while fostering innovation and customer-centricity.

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ABBYY to host career fair in Bengaluru aiming to grow largest R&D center

ABBYY, a leader in intelligent automation, is set to expand its global footprint by hosting an exclusive career fair in Bengaluru, India, from November 14–16. The event, open to pre-approved candidates, provides an opportunity for developers, engineers and other tech professionals to explore roles within ABBYY’s R&D team. This recruitment drive is a significant part of ABBYY’s growth strategy, aiming to improve its AI capabilities and maintain its leadership in intelligent document processing (IDP) and process intelligence solutions.

The career fair will feature opportunities across engineering, development, customer experience and technical program management roles. From full-stack developers to customer support engineers, candidates will meet directly with ABBYY’s product team, with top prospects potentially receiving job offers on the spot. The Bengaluru R&D center will play a pivotal role in developing ABBYY’s next-generation AI solutions, fueling innovation in automation and process efficiency for enterprises worldwide.

Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade alliance pilots AI-driven pharmaceutical tracing in South Africa

Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T), in partnership with USAID’s e-Trade Alliance, IBM Consulting and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), has launched a pilot for “Pulse by NABP™” in South Africa. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency within Africa's drug markets through digital and AI-enabled solutions.

Pulse by NABP™ used AI-powered data analytics from IBM’s Watson platform to create an automated system that links U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Pfizer and Roche with African distributors and pharmacies. By introducing real-time data capabilities, the platform enables a clearer, end-to-end view of supply chain flows, allowing African pharmacies and distributors to make more informed, data-driven decisions. “This pilot reflects our commitment to using AI and digital tools to optimize pharmaceutical supply chains, driving value for both U.S. companies and African health systems,” said Riaz Osman, IBM Consulting’s Managing Partner for Southern Africa.

With the African pharmaceutical market valued at $26.85 billion in 2023 and expected to expand steadily, there’s significant potential for increased process excellence in an industry facing challenges such as fragmented supply lines and regulatory differences. Through enhanced visibility, the Pulse platform aims to lower waste and improve product accessibility for patients.

NABP’s Executive Director, Lemrey “Al” Carter, noted the platform’s potential to build a safer, data-driven pharmaceutical market in Africa. The pilot is a model for how public-private collaboration and digital transformation can drive operational excellence in complex, emerging markets.

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Tungsten Automation launches TotalAgility 8.1

Tungsten Automation has released TotalAgility 8.1, its latest intelligent automation (IA) platform update, aimed at expediting AI agent development and enhancing autonomous workflows across sectors. Focusing on IDP, business process management (BPM) and robotic process automation (RPA), TotalAgility 8.1 helps organizations deploy AI-powered automations to streamline tasks like customer service and sales order processing.

The platform introduces new generative AI features, enabling users to build workflows and insights dashboards with simple text commands, significantly reducing manual setup time. Its enhanced OCR technology delivers greater accuracy in document processing and pre-trained models for logistics, KYC and other documents cut development time by up to 80 Percent.

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