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Business Insider
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Bytes Technology upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies
Jefferies analyst Charles Brennan upgraded Bytes Technology (BYITY) to Buy from Hold with a 380 GBp price target The company's annual general meeting statement was 'undeniably weak', but the growth slowdown should be temporary and the fundamental health of Microsoft (MSFT) should underpin a future recovery for Bytes, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week.


Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
RELEX Named a Leader in Nucleus Research Supply Chain Planning Technology Value Matrix
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions today announced it has been named a Leader in the Nucleus Research Supply Chain Planning Technology Value Matrix. This recognition highlights the platform's unified approach to connecting planning processes across demand, supply, and production, along with advanced AI capabilities that enable real-time supply chain optimization and scenario planning. The Nucleus Research Supply Chain Planning Technology Value Matrix evaluates vendors on the functionality they deliver and the value they provide to customers. This year's report emphasizes three critical factors: bridging planning and execution, enhancing user experience through AI, and accelerating implementation to realize faster ROI. RELEX was recognized for its comprehensive capabilities that span from manufacturing through retail execution, serving mid-sized to top tier organizations across retail, wholesale distribution, and consumer packaged goods industries. The RELEX platform delivers demand forecasting, supply and production planning, merchandising, sales and operations execution, and integrated business planning through AI, machine learning, and digital twin modeling. Recent innovations enhance and extend AI and generative AI capabilities with agentic AI pilots, aiming to further automate user processes, deliver advanced diagnostics, and drive better business outcomes for customers. The platform's scalable architecture and intuitive, UI-based configurability allow for seamless adaptation and expansion as the customer's business evolves. "RELEX's unified platform helps organizations connect planning processes across demand, supply, and production," said Charles Brennan, Senior Analyst at Nucleus Research. "Its depth in AI, and recent investments in scenario planning, and supply optimization position it as a leader in enabling companies to adapt quickly and drive better outcomes." "We're honored to be recognized by Nucleus Research as a Leader in supply chain planning," said Dr. Madhav Durbha, Group Vice President of Industry Strategy, Manufacturing at RELEX Solutions. "Our focus remains on helping customers navigate complex supply chain challenges with solutions that deliver flexibility, speed, and precision. This recognition validates our commitment to innovation and our customers' success.' Learn more about this report and how RELEX is positioned here. About RELEX RELEX Solutions delivers a unified supply chain planning platform for retailers and manufacturers, enabled by proven AI technology. We help companies optimize demand forecasting, replenishment, merchandising, pricing and promotions, supply chain operations, and production planning across the end-to-end value chain. Brands like ADUSA, AutoZone, Blount Fine Foods, Coles, Circle K, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, M&S Food, PetSmart, Rituals, The Home Depot, Systemair, and Vita Coco trust RELEX to increase product availability, boost sales, deliver actionable insights, improve sustainability, and drive profitable growth. Learn more at:


Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Wolters Kluwer ranked as Leader in Nucleus Research Supply Chain Planning Technology Value Matrix
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, has been named Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the Nucleus Research Supply Chain Planning (SCP) Technology Value Matrix. The report recognizes the finance-forward CCH ® Tagetik Supply Chain Planning solution for leveraging AI and integrating supply chain, financial and operational data to expedite and improve company-wide planning. Karen Abramson, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG, said: ' Wolters Kluwer's repeated Leader rankings in the Nucleus Research SCP Technology Value Matrix demonstrate our commitment to excellence and innovation. Our AI-powered CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform enables the digital transformation of the office of the CFO and enhances organizational visibility into supply chain, financial and operational data. We remain committed to product excellence and innovation, anticipating market trends and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.' For 2025, Nucleus Research highlighted new CCH Tagetik capabilities including Ask AI, a super agent that harnesses agentic AI to enable the simplification of scenario planning, forecast analysis and user interaction through visual dashboards, graphs and reports AI-based predictive intelligence and extended planning solutions. In addition, the report highlights further AI-enabled enhancements including driver-based analysis that supports Supply Chain Leaders, CFOs and their peers to identify opportunities and optimize operational efficiencies, resulting in faster, more accurate and better-informed decisions. Charles Brennan, Senior Analyst, Nucleus Research, said: ' Many businesses struggle to manage their vast amounts of data effectively. Organizations need a supply chain planning tool to analyze and integrate this data for better decision-making and cost reduction. Nucleus found that Wolters Kluwer's investments in AI and integrated business planning enable CCH Tagetik customers to manage complex data more effectively, enhance enterprise planning and achieve stronger returns on investment.' Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) division is the world's leading provider of integrated software solutions for EHS, ESG, Corporate Performance Management and Audit and Assurance. Through innovative technology and unique expertise, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG enables business leaders to make informed, strategic decisions driving transformation, performance and risk management for a sustainable and resilient world. About Wolters Kluwer Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,600 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. For more information, visit follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SAP Stock Rated Buy Despite Price Target Cut, Cited as Long-Term Growth Leader
SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) ranks among the best set-it-and-forget-it stocks to buy. On June 24, Jefferies analyst Charles Brennan lowered the price target for SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) from €300 to €290 and reaffirmed his Buy rating on the company's shares. The update came as a result of several factors that demonstrate SAP SE's dominant market position. The market appears to be ready for a positive outlook, he says, as the buy-side has already taken into consideration recent changes in free cash flow and foreign exchange expectations. drserg/ Additionally, Brennan highlights that SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) is a prominent growth story in its industry. The company's capacity to produce steady and long-lasting growth confirms his belief in its long-term prospects. SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) is an enterprise software company based in Germany. It develops and provides both on-premises and cloud-based solutions to assist companies in managing human resources, supply chain management, finance, and customer experience. While we acknowledge the potential of SAP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SAP Stock Rated Buy Despite Price Target Cut, Cited as Long-Term Growth Leader
SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) ranks among the best set-it-and-forget-it stocks to buy. On June 24, Jefferies analyst Charles Brennan lowered the price target for SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) from €300 to €290 and reaffirmed his Buy rating on the company's shares. The update came as a result of several factors that demonstrate SAP SE's dominant market position. The market appears to be ready for a positive outlook, he says, as the buy-side has already taken into consideration recent changes in free cash flow and foreign exchange expectations. drserg/ Additionally, Brennan highlights that SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) is a prominent growth story in its industry. The company's capacity to produce steady and long-lasting growth confirms his belief in its long-term prospects. SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) is an enterprise software company based in Germany. It develops and provides both on-premises and cloud-based solutions to assist companies in managing human resources, supply chain management, finance, and customer experience. While we acknowledge the potential of SAP as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data