Intelligent CIO LATAM Issue 28 | Page 11

NEWS

KPMG and ServiceNow announce an expansion of their commitment to redesigning financial operations

KPMG and ServiceNow have announced an expansion of their commitment to redesign financial operations , supply chain and procurement .

This expansion of the relationship that began over a decade ago covers IT , human resources , risk , cybersecurity and Environmental , Social and Governance ( ESG ) criteria . It includes an investment from both companies to provide new offerings that combine Artificial Intelligence ( AI ), low-code capabilities and deep industry knowledge .
The joint effort combines the breadth of experience and marketleading knowledge of KPMG professionals with ServiceNow ’ s recently announced AI-enabled solution , Finance and Supply Chain Workflows , which complements clients ’ existing supply chain and procurement systems , streamlining processes , enhances the employee experience while also helping to reduce costs and increase efficiency .
ServiceNow estimates that by 2025 , there will be a market worth US $ 11 billion for supply and purchasing operations and a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for financial and supply chain solutions that bring people , processes , data and technology together on a single streamlined platform .
While timely commitment is crucial for procurement to influence spending and enable better decision-making , many internal clients are frustrated with the lack of transparency and fragmentation in procurement and approval processes .

SAP expands its Future Talent program in Latin America to boost digital talent growth

SAP has announced the expansion of its successful Future Talent program in Latin America . The goal is to provide opportunities for students who wish to start a career as SAP consultants , a highly sought-after profile in the region .

SAP Future Talent aims to strengthen the SAP partner and customer ecosystem by equipping students with the currently in-demand tools .
SAP partner companies will hire the beneficiaries of the program and they will receive free intensive training in SAP solutions , which will improve their job opportunities and contribute to increasing digital talents in Latin America .
The program aims at university and technical school students in their final years of study or recently graduated people in business , systems or engineering . It offers employment opportunities alongside a six to eight-week training in introductory courses on SAP solutions , encompassing theoretical and practical knowledge .
Studies will be through self-learning , with weekly mentoring sessions provided by SAP education partners . Training materials are part of SAP Learning and encompass training for various roles and areas of specialization .
Future Talent is present in Brazil , Mexico and Colombia . Other countries in the region will join in the coming months . This initiative is the first step in a program that will continue to expand throughout Latin America .
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