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Entrepreneur
21-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Amara Partners' INR 600 Cr Fund Oversubscribed, Triggers INR 200 Cr Green Shoe Option
The firm expects to make 10 to 12 investments, with typical ticket sizes ranging between USD 10 million and USD 15 million, and additional co-investment capacity of up to USD 20 million. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Amara Partners, a mid-market private equity firm anchored by business leader Anand Mahindra, has announced an oversubscription on its INR 600 crore base fund. The strong investor response has prompted the firm to activate its green shoe option of up to INR 200 crore. In a move to deepen engagement with industry veterans, Amara has also introduced the Amara Leadership Circle, an exclusive group of CEOs and senior leaders from major Indian and multinational corporations. Amara Partners plans to invest in mid-sized, promoter-led businesses that are central to India's economic engine. Target sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods. The firm expects to make 10 to 12 investments, with typical ticket sizes ranging between USD 10 million and USD 15 million, and additional co-investment capacity of up to USD 20 million. Parag Shah, Founder and Managing Partner of Amara Partners, said, "We are extremely pleased with the strong response and oversubscription to our base fund. There is a significant capital gap for mid-sized, promoter-led businesses, many of which have the vision and potential to take India's capabilities to the global stage. Amara brings a corporate mindset to private equity, aiming to institutionalise and scale such companies, attract talent, and pursue M&A." Amara has already made investments in Lumax Auto Technologies and NBFC Fibe, reflecting its focus on scaling promising platforms led by entrepreneurs. The firm's founding team, Parag Shah and Piyush Soonee, previously worked at Mahindra Partners and bring over four decades of investment experience. Together, they have deployed more than USD 500 million and delivered over USD 1.5 billion in returns. Guided by a respected advisory board including Anand Mahindra, Haigreve Khaitan, M.M. Murugappan, and Rafique Malik, Amara aims to drive long-term growth through strategic leadership and operational rigor.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canadian Businesses Transform Operations with Acumatica Cloud ERP
Business Solutions Leader Helps Mid-Market Organizations Unify Systems, Streamline Workflows and Enhance Scalability BELLEVUE, Wash., July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While many Canadian mid-market businesses have confronted the challenges of mounting inflation, shifting consumer confidence and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape, they are optimistic about the future. With 92% of companies confident in their growth prospects over the next three years, many recognize that the patchwork systems and manual tools of the past can no longer support the agility needed to seize new opportunities. Companies across Canada are upgrading their technology by choosing Acumatica, the leading cloud ERP provider, to unify operations, gain real-time insights and optimize performance. "Canadian small and mid-sized businesses face unique challenges in today's uncertain economic environment, ranging from the complexities of international trade to evolving regulatory requirements," said John Case, CEO of Acumatica. "Our built-for-Canada solution delivers the operational visibility and financial agility these businesses need to adapt to shifting conditions. Acumatica offers growing Canadian businesses tailored features they need, like regional tax compliance and bilingual capabilities, supported by a coast-to-coast partner network that understands local market conditions." From specialty manufacturing to home improvement distribution, forward-thinking Canadian companies are choosing Acumatica to replace legacy systems and unlock new levels of performance. PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd.: A New Path to Operational Excellence As PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. expanded its reach in the kitchen and bath supply space, the limitations of archaic systems, manual spreadsheets and data processing inefficiencies became increasingly apparent. With critical manpower wasted on time-consuming, manual and overly complicated business processes, PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. urgently sought a new solution to scale the business and respond deftly to customer needs. Adopting Acumatica enabled PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. to streamline workflows, unify data management and scale up productivity to build a better way forward. "We wanted a solution that could grow with us—Acumatica gave us that and more," said Woody Chiang, CEO of PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. "We've eliminated silos, gained valuable visibility and built a more agile operation. With over 1,500 active customers and 12% year-over-year sales growth, Acumatica has helped us stay ahead of demand and make more efficient and strategic decisions every day." Envent Engineering: Breaking Through Operational Limits in a Regulated Market After two decades of running on legacy systems, Envent Engineering, a Canadian manufacturer of specialized equipment for the oil and gas industry, reached an inflection point. Disconnected data, manual processes and limited visibility were holding the company back. Envent turned to Acumatica to unlock new performance levels. With Acumatica Manufacturing Edition, Envent Engineering gained real-time operational visibility for the first time in 20 years, driving better decision-making and directly improving profitability. Envent also quadrupled its manufacturing throughput, scaling from two to 20 units in only 12 weeks. "Operating in a highly regulated and competitive industry means we can't afford blind spots," said Andy Hodgson, CEO of Envent Engineering. "Acumatica replaced our legacy system's bottlenecks with a modern platform that gives us the visibility, control and scalability we need to lead with confidence." Canadian Support and Implementation Excellence Acumatica's growing presence in Canada and network of certified implementation partners across provinces underscores the company's commitment to the region. Having a local partner enables Canadian businesses to streamline implementation and comply with national data residency requirements. Acumatica also has regional offices located in Montreal and Ottawa. "Unlike other ERP solutions that simply retrofit U.S. software for the Canadian market, Acumatica was designed with multi-currency, multi-language and international tax capabilities at its core," said Case. "Our cloud-native platform empowers Canadian businesses to scale confidently, adapt swiftly to regulatory changes and unlock new opportunities in an increasingly dynamic market." Today's economic landscape demands agility, efficiency and accurate insights—qualities that disconnected tools and outdated systems can't provide. Acumatica delivers the modern ERP foundation that gives Canadian businesses the agility they need to compete and succeed. Request a demo today at About Acumatica Acumatica Cloud ERP is a comprehensive business management solution that was born in the cloud and built for more connected, collaborative ways of working. Designed explicitly to enable small and mid-market companies to thrive in today's digital economy, Acumatica's flexible solution, customer-friendly business practices and industry-specific functionality help growing businesses adapt to fast-moving markets and take control of their future. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn. 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National Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Canadian Businesses Transform Operations with Acumatica Cloud ERP
Article content Business Solutions Leader Helps Mid-Market Organizations Unify Systems, Streamline Workflows and Enhance Scalability Article content BELLEVUE, Wash. — While many Canadian mid-market businesses have confronted the challenges of mounting inflation, shifting consumer confidence and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape, they are optimistic about the future. With 92% of companies confident in their growth prospects over the next three years, many recognize that the patchwork systems and manual tools of the past can no longer support the agility needed to seize new opportunities. Companies across Canada are upgrading their technology by choosing Acumatica, the leading cloud ERP provider, to unify operations, gain real-time insights and optimize performance. Article content 'Canadian small and mid-sized businesses face unique challenges in today's uncertain economic environment, ranging from the complexities of international trade to evolving regulatory requirements,' said John Case, CEO of Acumatica. 'Our built-for-Canada solution delivers the operational visibility and financial agility these businesses need to adapt to shifting conditions. Acumatica offers growing Canadian businesses tailored features they need, like regional tax compliance and bilingual capabilities, supported by a coast-to-coast partner network that understands local market conditions.' Article content From specialty manufacturing to home improvement distribution, forward-thinking Canadian companies are choosing Acumatica to replace legacy systems and unlock new levels of performance. Article content PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd.: A New Path to Operational Excellence Article content As PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. expanded its reach in the kitchen and bath supply space, the limitations of archaic systems, manual spreadsheets and data processing inefficiencies became increasingly apparent. With critical manpower wasted on time-consuming, manual and overly complicated business processes, PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. urgently sought a new solution to scale the business and respond deftly to customer needs. Article content Adopting Acumatica enabled PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. to streamline workflows, unify data management and scale up productivity to build a better way forward. Article content 'We wanted a solution that could grow with us—Acumatica gave us that and more,' said Woody Chiang, CEO of PEARL® Canada/Superprem® Industries Ltd. 'We've eliminated silos, gained valuable visibility and built a more agile operation. With over 1,500 active customers and 12% year-over-year sales growth, Acumatica has helped us stay ahead of demand and make more efficient and strategic decisions every day.' Article content Envent Engineering: Breaking Through Operational Limits in a Regulated Market Article content After two decades of running on legacy systems, Envent Engineering, a Canadian manufacturer of specialized equipment for the oil and gas industry, reached an inflection point. Disconnected data, manual processes and limited visibility were holding the company back. Envent turned to Acumatica to unlock new performance levels. Article content With Acumatica Manufacturing Edition, Envent Engineering gained real-time operational visibility for the first time in 20 years, driving better decision-making and directly improving profitability. Envent also quadrupled its manufacturing throughput, scaling from two to 20 units in only 12 weeks. Article content 'Operating in a highly regulated and competitive industry means we can't afford blind spots,' said Andy Hodgson, CEO of Envent Engineering. 'Acumatica replaced our legacy system's bottlenecks with a modern platform that gives us the visibility, control and scalability we need to lead with confidence.' Article content Canadian Support and Implementation Excellence Article content in Canada and network of certified implementation partners across provinces underscores the company's commitment to the region. Having a local partner enables Canadian businesses to streamline implementation and comply with national data residency requirements. Acumatica also has regional offices located in Montreal and Ottawa. Article content 'Unlike other ERP solutions that simply retrofit U.S. software for the Canadian market, Acumatica was designed with multi-currency, multi-language and international tax capabilities at its core,' said Case. 'Our cloud-native platform empowers Canadian businesses to scale confidently, adapt swiftly to regulatory changes and unlock new opportunities in an increasingly dynamic market.' Article content Today's economic landscape demands agility, efficiency and accurate insights—qualities that disconnected tools and outdated systems can't provide. Acumatica delivers the modern ERP foundation that gives Canadian businesses the agility they need to compete and succeed. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SAS recognized on the 2025 MES Midmarket 100 list
This list recognizes SAS for driving success among midmarket customers and partners CARY, N.C., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS, a global leader in data and AI, announced today that MES Computing, a brand of The Channel Company®, has highlighted SAS on its 2025 MES Midmarket 100 list. The annual MES Midmarket 100 recognizes technology vendors with deep knowledge of the unique IT needs of midmarket organizations. These vendors are committed to delivering future-focused products and services that support growth, innovation and success for their midsize customers. MES Computing defines midmarket organizations as those with an annual revenue of $50 million to $2 billion and/or 100 to 2,500 total supported users/seats. Vendors were selected for the MES Midmarket 100 for their go-to-market strategy, how they innovate to serve the midmarket better and the strength of their midmarket product portfolios. SAS' midmarket strategy delivers greater value to midmarket customers and empowers partners with a streamlined, collaborative approach. Through tailored solutions based on account size, analytics journey and growth potential, SAS is driving stronger outcomes for customers and making it easier for partners to grow their businesses alongside them. "This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering midsize organizations with innovative data and AI solutions tailored to their unique needs," said Susan Duchesneau, Vice President of Channel Sales at SAS. "This is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust our customers and partners place in us." "The Midmarket 100 showcases the technology vendors that truly understand and actively support the unique needs of midsize organizations," said Samara Lynn, Senior Editor, MES Computing, The Channel Company. "These vendors are dedicated partners who empower midmarket organizations to hurdle their toughest IT challenges so they can innovate and achieve their growth goals. We can't wait to see how these companies continue to evolve to help the midmarket thrive." The 2025 MES Computing Midmarket 100 online coverage begins July 14 at About SAS SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®. SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2025 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved. About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Follow The Channel Company: LinkedIn and X. Editorial Contact:Caroline View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SAS 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
Forbes
14-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Consulting In The Age Of Enterprise AI
Noah Ohrner, Chief Technology Officer at Kenley. As a co-founder and chief technology officer of a company that builds AI tools for consultants, from supporting desktop research to generating slide decks, I have witnessed the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) within the consulting industry. This shift is creating a quiet revolution, reshaping the competitive landscape and empowering emerging firms to challenge traditional industry leaders. The Shift In Consulting Power Dynamics Until recently, the incumbents enjoyed economies of scale rooted in armies of analysts. AI flattens the landscape. Large language models can mine public reports, internal slide decks and statistical data sets in minutes, then generate first-pass insights that once required days of effort. According to a 2025 survey of 300 professional service workers (paywall), 95% now use Generative AI monthly, and for them, 14% of model outputs require no rework at all. This productivity step-change neutralizes a historical advantage of mega-firms. A hundred-person firm can wield the same analytical firepower that a thousand-person firm needed a decade ago, while preserving the intimacy and contextual acuity. In my experience, AI enables a significant reduction in the time required to deliver pricing strategy and due diligence projects. Why Mid-Market Firms Are Poised for Success Startups move quickly but struggle with client trust; behemoths enjoy trust but move slowly. I see mid-sized consultancies as sitting in a Goldilocks zone. They possess enough brand equity and sector depth to reassure clients yet remain unencumbered by decades of legacy processes. AI can accentuate those advantages in three ways: 1. Margin-neutral price flexibility. Automatic proposal drafting, data ingestion, and benchmarking collapse non-billable hours, freeing margin that can be redeployed as fee discounts or reinvested in service upgrades or tooling. 2. Time-to-insight as a differentiator. For strategy decisions tied to volatile markets—think foreign exchange exposure or energy procurement—speed outranks polish. Firms armed with domain-tuned LLM agents can iterate scenarios overnight, where manual workflows once took weeks. 3. Hyper-specialization without overhead. A reusable prompt library, chained to vertical knowledge graphs, lets a 12-person pricing-only team rival the depth of an incumbent's pricing practice. The usage metrics are already visible. Thomson Reuters' 2025 professional-services report posits that Gen AI will be central to all professional services organizations within the next five years, if not sooner. Doing AI Right: Beyond Generic Tools The consulting workflow—diagnose, model, recommend, package—contains domain-specific constraints that consumer chatbots ignore. A model that autocompletes poetry is useless if it hallucinates revenue figures in a buy-side diligence. Many firms still reach for general-purpose tools instead of deploying AI built for their specific workflows. I think that's a mistake. Successful AI programs do three things differently: 1. Embed AI inside the native toolchain. Instead of hopping between ChatGPT and Excel, analysts can use work streams to coordinate project insights, preserving provenance and audit trails. 2. Constrain generation to firm-approved standards. Templates enforce everything from slide masters to the lexical choices that signal risk levels; the model should not be able to invent metrics or rewrite disclaimers. 3. Surface source-of-truth metadata. Each generated cell or bullet should link back to the underlying dataset, document and expert interview transcript so senior reviewers can trace reasoning. A recent survey reveals that users of specialized GenAI tools note far fewer concerns about unreliable outputs (21%) than generic-tool users (30%). I expect this differential to increase exponentially with new tools on the market. Technical Imperatives: Data Access Control and Quality Assurance Consultancies must walk a tightrope: Leverage their collective know-how while never undercutting client confidences. The foundation is a dual-zone data architecture. Publicly shareable research and anonymized benchmarks live in an open vector store, while client-sensitive materials reside in encrypted, tenant-isolated stores. Role-based access control (RBAC) gates retrieval functions so that a consumer LLM cannot accidentally cross-pollinate projects. Quality loops are equally critical. Every generated artifact should enter a review queue where consultants can grade relevance, factual accuracy and stylistic adherence. These human-in-the-loop scores can then feed nightly, fine-tuning jobs that harden system performance. I don't consider governance as optional; the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), SOC compliance and upcoming EU AI Act provisions will impose traceability, explainability and bias-mitigation requirements by default. Firms that treat these safeguards as design inputs will move faster than rivals forced to retrofit later. Additionally, parallel investment is needed in observability. Token-level logs, latency metrics and guardrail trigger rates reveal drift long before it surfaces in client meetings. Firms can leapfrog vulnerabilities by adopting a "zero-copy" pattern—models come to the data, not vice versa—reducing both breach probability and regulatory friction. Consolidation: Battling Tool Sprawl Decision fatigue creeps in when consultants juggle a dozen unintegrated AI assistants, each with its own prompt syntax, data connectors and permission model. A unified, end‑to‑end platform collapses those seams. Analysts stay in a single interface, queries chain across shared memory and outputs flow into the same governance and audit layer. That consolidation compounds productivity: less context‑switching, fewer data exports and one learning curve instead of ten. I find that security hardens as well. Every additional vendor widens the blast radius for a breach; consolidating onto one stack limits credential exposure and sharpens monitoring. Attack-surface math is unforgiving: ten vendors with a 0.5% annual breach probability yield an aggregate risk of around 5%; one vendor cuts that to 0.5%. When client NDAs carry eight‑figure penalties, that delta is meaningful. For risk officers, a single‑tool architecture can not just be convenient; it can be an insurance policy. Embracing The New Competitive Landscape Taken together, these dynamics point to a consulting market that scales non-linearly with firms' AI sophistication. Expect the capability curve to flatten as premium insight becomes accessible to mid-market clients who once defaulted to DIY analysis or freelancers. Meanwhile, enterprise buyers will scrutinize vendors on governance maturity as closely as on sector credentials. For firms that collaborate closely with AI providers and integrate domain-specific tools, the next five years represent a once-in-a-generation land-grab opportunity. For clients, the upside is clear: faster delivery, deeper specialization and pricing models aligned to value. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
