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Opkey Secures $47 Million in Series B Funding to Revolutionize Cloud ERP Transformation

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AI-powered Test Automation Platform Addresses Critical Operational Challenges Across the Cloud ERP Lifecycle

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Opkey, the leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) continuous test automation platform for enterprise systems, today announced that it has raised $47 million in Series B funding led by PeakSpan Capital, with continued support from existing investors. This substantial investment will fuel Opkey’s mission to deliver continuous assurance and streamline cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation programs, enabling Opkey to accelerate product development, with a focus on enhancing AI capabilities and expanding support for additional ERP platforms; grow its sales and marketing teams to expand market presence globally; and invest in research and development to pioneer the emerging “ERP Ops” category, providing a common data fabric for successful ERP transformation and modernization programs.

“Opkey’s AI-driven platform empowers Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to ensure successful ERP transformation and modernization programs, by revolutionizing the way enterprises approach Cloud ERP migration, ” said Pankaj Goel, CEO and Co-founder of Opkey.

“Opkey’s AI-driven platform empowers Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to ensure successful ERP transformation and modernization programs, by revolutionizing the way enterprises approach Cloud ERP migration, ” said Pankaj Goel, CEO and co-founder of Opkey. “This funding will allow us to further enhance our technology and expand our reach, helping more organizations seamlessly migrate their legacy ERP systems to the cloud while ensuring continuous quality and performance, given its criticality to business outcomes.”

According to Bloomberg, the cloud ERP systems will likely be the biggest growth driver of the SaaS industry over next 10 years, slated to become a $73 Billion market by 2026. However, an alarmingly high majority of these ERP modernization programs fail. McKinsey reports that 75% of ERP transformation projects fail, often because IT teams are unable to scale ERP testing.

Enterprises modernizing their ERP stack also often grapple with the growing challenge of “SaaS Mess,” due to implementation of a mix of best-of-breed point applications that are constantly updating and require continuous testing to ensure that end to end business processes are working as expected. In a typical enterprise, 10-12 ERP point solutions are combined to achieve an end-to-end business process. Gartner refers to this trend as composable ERP and predicts that by 2026, 35% of product-centric enterprises will achieve high composability in their ERP applications, integration, data and security, but will struggle with the operational overhead introduced by this approach.

Antiquated, manual approaches to ERP software testing create massive levels of risk to business continuity and the success of transformation programs. There have been well documented instances of ERP transformation program failures causing huge financial and reputational losses to enterprises like The ERP implementation failure costing National Grid a staggering $585 million and Revlon stock prices falling as much as 6% because of losses incurred as result of faulty ERP implementation. It’s evident that enterprise applications teams now require a more modern and continuous way to ensure operational continuity across enterprise cloud applications.

By leveraging AI and machine learning, Opkey significantly reduces the time and effort required for comprehensive testing of ERP applications. Opkey’s AI-powered ERP testing assistant (Wilfred) leverages Opkey’s patent pending genAI Test mining algorithm and dynamically generates tests based on the client configurations and customizations, driving massive improvements in coverage, adapting to updates in business processes and applications, and delivering greater assurance through continuous testing. This enables enterprises to push through ERP changes 50% faster, while lowering defect rates by over 70%.

“We’re excited to partner with Pankaj and the Opkey team as they pioneer the next frontier of innovation in ERP modernization, delivering unparalleled assurance through continuous, AI-enabled test automation,” said Sanket Merchant, Partner, PeakSpan Capital. “As thematic B2B software investors, we understand the criticality of ERP and other enterprise applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM), which represent significant investments and operate as the central nervous system powering global business operations. We believe that, given the inefficiencies that exist today in all phases of the ERP life cycle, a new category of solutions will emerge, utilizing AI to address the high failure rate of cloud transformation and automate critical areas of implementation, testing, and support. Solutions like Opkey’s are mission critical for achieving continuous assurance in the delivery of technology that yields optimal business outcomes. We could not be more energized to support Opkey’s vision for ERP Ops, which will help CIOs with their ERP transformation and modernization initiatives by providing a common data fabric, resilience in their technology strategy, and optimize table stakes business performance.”

Opkey currently has more than 200 enterprise customers, 72% of which are ranked in the Fortune 1000. The company also partners with large systems integrators (SIs) like KPMG, Huron, and PwC to bring the power of AI to their implementation and managed services projects.

“KPMG continues to drive the highest quality outcomes for our clients by leveraging Opkey’s industry-leading test automation solutions for SaaS platforms,” said Ryan Burns, Principal, KPMG Lighthouse. “Our alliance with Opkey is innovating with generative AI to transform test automation for our clients’ ERP implementations and help reduce risk, improve efficiency and build confidence from inception through go-live and beyond.”

About Opkey

Opkey is a leading provider of AI-enabled, no-code test automation solutions for enterprise ERP systems. Founded in 2016, Opkey empowers organizations to accelerate their ERP modernization initiatives by simplifying and automating the testing process. With offices in Dublin, California, and worldwide, Opkey serves a global clientele of Fortune 500 companies and enterprises across various industries. For more information about Opkey and its AI-enabled test automation platform, visit opkey.com.

About PeakSpan Capital

Based in New York City and Silicon Valley, PeakSpan Capital is a growth equity firm with a singular mission to be the partner of choice for growth-stage entrepreneurial teams building amazing business software companies. PeakSpan combines deep domain expertise within a select number of themes with an active partnering approach to help entrepreneurs drive excellent risk-adjusted growth and value creation. PeakSpan Capital prides itself on a collaborative approach to working with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. To learn more about PeakSpan Capital and its portfolio, please visit www.peakspancapital.com.

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Pankaj Goel, Opkey, 1 (408) 212-7950, pankaj.goel@opkey.com, https://www.opkey.com/

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DANAconnect and eSource Capital Launch PayrollTrace for Digital Payroll Compliance

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PayrollTrace is an innovative, secure platform for paperless payroll receipt delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and real-time traceability.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DANAconnect, the leading company in automated business communications, in collaboration with eSource Capital, a prominent Google Cloud Partner in Latin America, announce the launch of PayrollTrace, an innovative platform designed for the secure and efficient digital delivery of payroll receipts, ensuring regulatory compliance and complete traceability in every transaction.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

PayrollTrace automates the delivery of payroll receipts through multiple channels, including email and SMS, completely eliminating the use of paper or reliance on email. This solution not only simplifies human resources processes but also ensures regulatory compliance with verifiable technical reports that allow companies to manage and audit receipt deliveries in real time.

Paul Kienholz, CEO of DANAconnect, highlighted: “PayrollTrace is the next step in automating critical business processes, enabling companies to eliminate paper and manage payroll receipt deliveries with full confidence and transparency, while ensuring regulatory compliance.”

Juan Aguilera Franceschi, Managing Partner at eSource Capital, added: “Our partnership with DANAconnect allows us to offer companies in the region a robust solution that optimizes payroll management. PayrollTrace provides the security and flexibility companies need to manage payments efficiently and sustainably.”

The partnership between DANAconnect and eSource Capital combines DANAconnect’s strength in omnichannel business communications with eSource Capital’s expertise in cloud digital transformation. Together, they aim to provide businesses across the Americas with a comprehensive solution that not only optimizes payroll delivery but also ensures compliance with local regulations, guaranteeing that every transaction is backed by complete audits.

About DANAconnect

DANAconnect is a North American company and a leader in communication automation for financial companies through its omnichannel platform. It sends communications to more than 10% of the population of the Americas every month, ensuring secure deliveries, traceability, and large-scale regulatory compliance.

About eSource Capital

eSource Capital is a leading Google Cloud partner in Latin America, specializing in digital transformation and cloud solutions. With a focus on Google Workspace and Google Cloud, eSource Capital helps companies optimize their operations in the digital environment.

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Fabiana Arroyo, DANAconnect Corp., 1 8556003262, info@payrolltrace.com, https://www.payrolltrace.com

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Siemon Announces Optical Patching Solutions for GenAI Networks Using NVIDIA Accelerated Computing

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Siemon announces it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks.

WATERTOWN, Conn., Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, today announced it is offering its full range of optical patching solutions to work specifically with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for generative AI networks. Large complex GPU clusters can benefit from using structured cabling patch panels versus point-to-point cabling. Siemon acts as a trusted advisor to customers by providing expert advice and best practice recommendations for design & deployment of NVIDIA AI Infrastructure.

“Siemon is very familiar with NVIDIA reference architectures and has worked with many customers to design and deploy NVIDIA clusters… Siemon offers a full range of AI-ready fiber cabling, DAC, and AOC solutions that support 400G, 800G, and 1.6T applications.”

As part of the solution integration, Siemon has joined the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) as a Solution Advisor Consultant. NPN Solution Advisor Consultants provide consultation services and expert advice to customers looking to implement NVIDIA-based solutions or technologies. Siemon joins the network to offer its expertise in addressing the unique infrastructure and cabling challenges presented by accelerated computing.

NVIDIA optical reach specifications are calculated assuming two optical patch panels are used in the link and assuming each employ two optical connectors, which makes for a total allowance of four optical connectors in the link. The Siemon optical patching solutions meet NVIDIA requirements and provide customers with flexibility and ease of management.

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AMSimpkins & Associates Awarded Wisconsin Technical Purchasing Consortium Contract RFB 25-002TP – for Identity Verification Solutions

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AMSimpkins & Associates has been awarded the Wisconsin Technical Colleges Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) contract for Identity Verification Solutions. This partnership includes providing their advanced S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination) platform to 16 Wisconsin technical colleges, enhancing security and safeguarding against fraudulent student applications. With a focus on higher education, AMSA aims to support these institutions in maintaining the integrity of their admissions processes and preventing identity fraud. This collaboration underscores AMSA’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored for the education sector.

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AMSimpkins & Associates is proud to announce its selection by the Wisconsin Technical College System Purchasing Consortium (WTC-PC) to provide Identity Verification Solutions through the S.A.F.E. platform. The WTC-PC comprises 16 independent, publicly funded two-year technical colleges across Wisconsin, including Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, and Milwaukee Area Technical College, among others.

“We are honored by the Wisconsin Technical College Consortium’s trust in AMSA. This partnership further emphasizes our commitment to providing secure, innovative identity verification solutions that support the needs of educational institutions in protecting their students and operations.”

With a focus on preventing identity fraud, AMSimpkins & Associates’ comprehensive solutions will strengthen the security measures across admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes, ensuring secure verification and compliance with federal and state regulations. S.A.F.E. will now support Wisconsin’s higher education system, offering its cutting-edge technology to streamline operations and safeguard student data.

“We are honored by the Wisconsin Technical College Consortium’s trust in AMSimpkins & Associates,” said Maurice Simpkins, President and Founder. “This partnership further emphasizes our commitment to providing secure, innovative identity verification solutions that support the needs of educational institutions in protecting their students and operations.”

As part of this agreement, AMSimpkins & Associates will deliver comprehensive services, including system integration, training, and ongoing support to ensure seamless implementation. S.A.F.E.’s capabilities are designed to evolve with growing threats of fraudulent activities, keeping institutions one step ahead in securing student identities.

Institutions in the Wisconsin Technical College System:

Blackhawk Technical CollegeChippewa Valley Technical CollegeFox Valley Technical CollegeGateway Technical CollegeLakeshore Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical CollegeMid-State Technical CollegeMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeMoraine Park Technical CollegeNicolet Area Technical CollegeNorthcentral Technical CollegeNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegeNorthwood Technical CollegeSouthwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeWaukesha County Technical CollegeWestern Technical College

The S.A.F.E. platform’s advanced identity verification services will play a pivotal role in securing sensitive data and ensuring a safe and fraud-free environment for Wisconsin’s technical colleges and their students.

For more information about AMSimpkins & Associates and the S.A.F.E. platform, please visit amsa-highered.com.

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LAQWACIA SIMPKINS, AMSimpkins & Associates, 1 6786824193, LSIMPKINS@AMSA-CONSULTING.COM, amsa-highered.com

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