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Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority

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Homogeneous leadership in SaaS is more than a cultural concern; it is a strategic risk that stifles innovation, resilience and commercial performance.
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Unit4 makes Success4U default model for ERPx delivery

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Unit4 makes its Success4U subscription the default model for ERPx and ERP delivery, promising faster, more predictable SaaS rollouts.
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Betfred boosts invoice processing with Proactis AI

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Betfred reports 47% accounts payable efficiency boost after trialling Proactis AI Accelerator to enhance its existing invoice capture system.
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SEK adopts Scanmarket to boost procurement compliance

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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SEK turns to Scanmarket by Unit4 to centralise procurement data, tighten supplier compliance and cut risk in its regulated operations.
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Unit4 hits 100th ERPx go-live & boosts AI investment

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Unit4 marks 100th ERPx go-live, ramps up AI learning and security as more public and private sector customers move to its cloud ERP.
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Non-profits plan AI push but lag on back-office reform

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Non-profits rush to embed AI in strategy, but new research shows manual workflows and fragmented systems threaten to blunt the benefits.
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UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.
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Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.
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Manual finance processes cost firms 44 hours per week

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Manual finance processes cost professional services firms an average of 44 hours weekly, with UK and Benelux firms losing over 50 hours due to errors and manual tasks.
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Unit4 unveils Ava AI agent to automate ERP workflows in Teams

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Unit4 launches Ava, an AI agent for ERPx integrated with Microsoft Teams, aiming to automate half of ERP tasks and enhance workflow productivity.
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Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
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Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.
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Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
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Unit4 study shows crucial role of CFOs in AI adoption

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Unit4's new IDC study highlights how CFOs are essential in integrating AI technology within businesses, facing challenges like compliance and excessive reporting.
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Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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Unit4 has appointed Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling, who will depart at the end of January. Paris aims to build on the company's SaaS success.
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New study calls for a human-first approach in AI workplaces

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new study by Unit4 advocates a human-first strategy for creating AI-driven workplaces, highlighting the need for cultural shifts and expert roles.
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Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERP system deployments

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERPx deployment, promising reduced costs and improved user experience through its 'Land, Adopt, Expand' strategy.
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Unit4 unveils Smart Automation Services for business efficiency boost

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Unit4 has launched Smart Automation Services, a series of AI-driven services designed to boost business efficiency and evolve user experience by integrating with their ERP suite, ERPx.
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Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.
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Australian universities must improve student IT systems, study says

Thu, 26th May 2016
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University student administration systems criticised in a new study: Nearly 1 in 3 Australian students say they're extremely difficult to manage.