Change Management

Hypercare After Go-Live

How to Combine Coaching, Usage Analytics, and Continuous Learning Whether SAP, Oracle, Midland Trent, Coupa, your implementation go-live is a monumental and critical milestone for the growth of your organisation. However, it is not the end of the journey. In some cases, the real challenge begins during hypercare; for others it is a stage of […]

Agentic AI in Coupa

Agentic AI: How “Autonomous Spend Management” Changes Roles in Procurement and AP Procurement and accounts payable are entering a new phase of automation. Coupa’s introduction of agentic AI signals a move towards autonomous spend management, where systems take a more active role in decision-making. This article explains what this means in practice, points to further guidance, and outlines how iTrain […]

SAP ECC to S/4HANA Deadline

What 2027 Means for Training, Adoption, and Change Risk SAP’s ECC end-of-maintenance in 2027 is approaching quickly. For many organisations, this is no longer a distant milestone. If no action has already been taken it is an active programme risk. However, the challenge is not only technical. Migration to SAP S/4HANA introduces changes to processes, roles, […]

Data Integrity in ERP

The Secret Ingredient in Oracle and SAP Success Data integrity is frequently underestimated during ERP programmes. Yet poor data quality remains one of the most common causes of underperformance. Reporting errors, unreliable analytics, and failed automation initiatives almost always originate from incorrect or inconsistent data entry. Technology alone does not resolve this problem. Strong data […]

Reducing Government Reliance on Expensive Interims

Bridging the Skills Gap UK government departments continue to rely heavily on external contractors and interim staff. In some organisations, these costs account for a significant proportion of total headcount expenditure. While interims provide short-term capacity, prolonged dependency creates structural cost pressure and operational risk. The underlying issue is not resourcing alone. It is a persistent […]

Why does “Train the Trainer” fail in Government

“Train the Trainer” remains a common approach in government training strategies. On paper, it promises scale and efficiency. In practice, it often fails to deliver lasting capability. Many departments find themselves retraining staff repeatedly or relying on external consultants long after programmes have formally closed. The problem is structural, not accidental. Traditional “Train the Trainer” […]

From Oracle E-Business Suite to Fusion

From Oracle E-Business Suite to Fusion: 5 Lessons from 25 Years in the Trenches The transition from Oracle E-Business Suite to Oracle Fusion Cloud is accelerating across both public and private sectors. Many organisations now face firm modernisation deadlines driven by vendor roadmaps, security requirements, and support withdrawal. After more than twenty-five years supporting ERP programmes, one lesson remains […]

What is SAP RISE?

At iTrain we have noted that more clients are using RISE with SAP; it reflects a growing shift towards increased confidence in SAP’s cloud transformation methodology. This emerging trend isn’t a big surprise. RISE with SAP promises a streamlined path to the cloud for SAP systems. It bundles software, services, and support into one package. It’s […]

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