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[divinit3a]

oneshot: out of character -> ao3 link reader x mer animatronic!moon 🌊 word count: 3,403

Working at a Fazbear animatronic theme park hadn't really been your dream, but it is your current reality.

At first, you were starry-eyed. Clocking in each day at a place that brings out the magic of imagination. Revamped from its first attempt that mysteriously burnt down after a rigorous police investigation, inexplicably refurbished into a half VR game center, half water-park. You’d bet the money that fuels such an over-the-top offshoot for the franchise pumps in from the Pizzaplex the next city over.

The ambition of the two owners who picked up the business manifested into a massive aquarium at the center, home to mechanized sea life. Animatronics of all shapes and sizes, perfect replicas of their real life counterparts. Plus or minus a more vivid, appealing, toy-selling color palette. 

The multi-level aquarium showcases beautiful spectacles of engineering that allow all creatures of the deep to intermingle without the limitations of reality. You’ve stood in the tunnels that wind throughout the first floor on the slow moving tracks before, looking around with awe and wonder at the flittering sharks and jumping dolphins. A whale would float by now and then, casting a great shadow across the tunnels as everyone hurried to snap a photo.

Ferry rides are offered at an exuberant price to float atop the largest of the decorative tanks, where a stationary mermaid animatronic waves with a pleasant smile. You stopped going to the ferry rides after they replaced the human staff with the admittedly rather creepy, blank-staring bots and their pre-recorded voice lines. 

Despite all the splendor surrounding you, the position of 'general maintenance' tends to become lackluster after cleaning up one too many barf piles near the food courts. Or being tasked with fishing cellphones out of the tops of tanks, enduring the hellish fury of whichever parent you had the misfortune of relaying the lost or damaged items policy to. Rattling off of a lengthy speech of ‘we wont pay for this,’ in corporate, smiley, customer-service-y terms. 

You sigh, pushing a heavy mop forward as music thrums through your ear buds. You take a moment to rest your head against your curled up hands at the top of the handle, listening to the last few seconds of the track, before popping the ear buds out one by one and shoving them into your jacket pockets. 

The slow drip of a faucet welcomes you back to cold, harsh reality. The last hour or more of your life was spent sopping up the ick that countless shoes tracked in and out the restroom facility throughout the day. 

By now, the sun is setting over the horizon line. You always pick up the latest shifts in the day. The overnight security staff are your regular acquaintances. You’ve bribed the main desk guy into being your ride-or-die with sugary, outdated donuts.  

There's a ding on your pager. You lean the broom handle on the brick wall, which is plastered with Chica and Roxanne themed posters that encourage handwashing. As you rest the mop, you falter to catch it from falling over, as the damn thing could never just stay put. Once you’ve prevented the disaster of the mop tipping over, you check the pager again, missing the glitching and rearranging of the letters on screen. 

Honestly, the technology is considerably retro compared to what's out on the market; looking more like a terminal you’d see in a sci-fi movie, or perhaps a calculator that would be chucked at a classmate in second grade. 

What greets you is an open-ended service ticket for the Haunted Shipwreck. You quirk an eyebrow. The exhibit was usually cleaned diligently by daytime staff in preparation for opening in the evening. Spruced up by the folks who worked at the bar, and the poor teenage saps who had to stand in the queue lines scanning tickets. The ‘ride’ was part of the finale of the virtual reality storyline that guests could pay a premium price to experience, connecting all the dots of the theme park’s attractions together. 

Plus, it was the only place that served alcohol after five pm. The specialty drinks are so neon and vivid that the sugar content has to be astronomical. 

Parents flock there like it is truly an oasis in a kiddy-park desert. 

Scratching at your head, you walk in a circle as you read the details, or lack thereof. The ticket reads, 'Exhibition needs spot cleaning.' Spot cleaning? A whole exhibit? Your thumb hovers over the button to accept the task. It beats mopping bathroom tiles any day.

You wring out the mop into its bucket, and begin the tedious task of ferrying cleaning supplies from one area to the next. On your way out, you sling the heft of a tool bag over your shoulder. 

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The scent of lemony freshness follows you in hot pursuit. You shove open the doors to the exhibit with a “Hello?”, expecting another person or two from the maintenance crew to have accepted the job. Cleaning a whole attraction on your lonesome did not bode well for the ‘no overtime’ policy. 

The response you get is absolute silence.

You feel along the wall for a light switch, and then remember that this is an amusement park, not a hotel. The controls for the area’s lights are all in the breaker room out back. Locked away with a key that is not in your possession. With a sigh, you fish out a flashlight from your tool bag and continue to wheel your cart in.

Without music blaring through the hidden speakers, or patrons milling through the bar onto the dance floor, the main atrium of the ride feels as haunted as its namesake. Grumbling, you pull out your pager and look down. The screen is blank, as if the task had never existed at all. 

Before you can question the disappearing act, spotlights turn on. A deafening click causes you to jolt and nearly drop the device.  

You look up, and are face to face with the animatronic who prowls the exhibit. Your lungs temporary pause all function as your heart works in overdrive. 

Above you is an elaborate trick of puppetry. A skeletal siren with a face as white as bone is frozen in place, with its arms outstretched as if it had been reaching towards you in the darkness to swipe you up. Thin, transparent plastic that shimmers like true fish scales acts as webbing between its sharp claws.

A billowing tail snakes like a serpent atop most of the area’s ceiling, weaving around the lighting system. The tip of its tailfin is curled around the rafters, as if supporting its weight. But that couldn’t be true; as a large cord connects into its back. Following the tubing leads to the pulley system which keeps it on predictable tracks. 

One eye is cyan. The other eye is entirely a deep crimson, casting an eerie glow across your face. The eye with the cyan pupil trembles. 

“Jeez, you scared me!” You say, too shocked to catch yourself before talking with an inanimate puppet.

The robotic siren, Moon, stares at you, not budging from its post. The lack of movement makes it feel more and more like a statue. You feel silly for speaking to it directly. 

But you remember: there's a person whose entire job is to spend the day operating these guys. To keep them lifelike, same as the free-roam 'animatronics' that are actually just staff in sweaty old mascot suits. Learning the truth as an employee had dimmed the magic of the theme park, but you still admit that it is an impressive work of robotics, especially considering the aquarium. 

“Are you still on for the night? Ride’s shut down,” You ask, pushing through the lingering fear you felt from the brief scare. During off-season the park closes earlier and is open about half the days, meaning that Haunted Shipwreck is mostly operational Friday and Saturday. Today is a Wednesday. You didn’t expect the elusive staff who controls the two mermaid animatronics to be on duty. 

In response, the animatronic's massive tail slaps against the faux rocky terrain that decorates its elaborate enclosure. Moon lands back on the main stage it perches on during performances. Without the constant spray of dry ice to create the illusion of fog, and the bright red lighting, the siren lacks the intimidating flare you expect.

“Well, I'm here to clean. That's all.” You rest your hands at your sides, settling your thumbs into the belt loops. 

Moon peers at you. Then it rolls over onto its back. The wires controlling its electronics flatten against the surface as it settles into place. You blink as you stare at a 'belly-up' fish. Its hands rest into a t-rex, claw-like position at its sides, as if it wasn’t used to laying down, either, and instantly felt awkward. 

“Oh,” You exclaim, wrapping your head around the vague task you accepted. At last, you understand who – or what, needs cleaning: the animatronic itself. There’s gum stuck to its sculpted fins and a few pieces of paper wedged into the joints that segment its torso from its abdomen, limiting its range of motion. 

A cruel prank, regardless of the recipient’s ability to feel discomfort. 

You set your tool bag down on the floor and stumble up the plastic molded rocks, right past the ‘DO NOT CLIMB’ sign. All things considered, the ‘spot cleaning’ looks like an easy project to finish off your shift. 

You sit on your knees next to the animatronic. 

You start by pulling the paper jammed into its torso hinge out. You brace a palm against its side, and carefully tug. Hearing the papers tear makes you curse softly under your breath. 

The animatronic watches, and then bends its torso hinge away, giving you easier access to pull the shredded bits out. 

You begin to notice that all the papers jammed inside the robot are actually posters and pamphlets that you can pick up for free at the photo kiosk a room over. Strange. 

Taking a second to indulge your curiosity, you inspect one of the postcards. 

The front of the card is split into two; the daytime half, Sun, spritely and bright on the left. And his cursed form that haunts the seas at night, Moon, in an ominous dark silhouette on the right. A few of these are even lenticular prints that you can shift back and forth, but those have to be bought at the complimentary gift shop at the end of the ride.  

The depicted dark, jagged silhouette of Moon is a sharp contrast to the docile animatronic beside you. Existing to be ‘vanquished’ time and time again, by brave patrons, in order to free Sun from the shackles of an evil witch’s hex. 

The witch character is set to debut at long last in a few months.

You find yourself smiling at the memories of watching the performance for the first time; the smoke and mirrors of the robots being switched out on stage to masquerade as one feat of engineering. The silly story never fails to be engaging, with how much production was poured into making Sun’s character so lifelike and memorable.

Now that you think about it, you wonder why Moon never got the same treatment. You look up to see that the ‘cursed siren’ on your mind is staring right at you, almost expectantly. Beneath its chassis where your palms rest is a soft, insistent hum of machinery, fans set to medium gear. It points to a piece of paper you missed under its arm socket. You lean closer to dig in, their gaze burning into the back of your head. 

The silence as you work on the clean-up becomes increasingly uncomfortable. Even more so when you consider that whoever is tasked with puppeting Moon is still up in the server room, no doubt working past their shift’s end to make your job easier by maneuvering the siren this way and that. 

Though, you wonder why the puppeteer didn't just meet you at Haunted Shipwreck themself to talk it through. Must be some kind of NDA, or lack of a remote control.

By the time you are scraping gum off glittering scales, you decisively break the ice with, “Y'know, Im surprised. I thought you'd be home by now,” beginning the idle, one-sided chatter. Just because you are here on business, doesn’t mean the exchange had to be so clinical. Your quiet companion shows that its listening by flicking the long fin that adorns its head. Bright cyan tracks your every movement with what feels like intense curiosity.

While you work, you take out the pager to check on your tasks for the night. In an instant, Moon swipes it, moving faster than you can comprehend. They slither away from you with shocking speed, cable attached to its back whirring to keep up with the momentum. 

“Hey! Give that back!” You reach up, fingertips brushing off the smooth scales upon its long, imposing tail. Up above, the animatronic fiddles with the pager. Frustration ripples off it as its hands clunkily tap away at the tiny, human-sized keyboard. 

“Don't break it, c'mon, it'll come out of my paycheck!” You swat at the robot whose mid-air. You gasp at the audacity it has to curl its tail inward and away from you. An unfair game of keep-away. 

Moon turns the screen of the pager back to you. 'Thank you,' is typed out in simplistic, boxy letters. You blink, staring at the screen as the pager is gingerly placed back in your hands, claws ghosting across your arms. The siren pulls back quickly. Moon fidgets with the hem of its costuming, a subtle act of nerves that trips you up even worse.

“You—you're welcome.” You stumble on your words, not quite sure why the sentiment is so shocking. But it feels like it came from the robot itself—whoever ran these guys was committed to staying in character. Even to other staff. You admire the dedication.

The robot leers down at you. Pupils burning, an unsettling lack of expression except for a wide-eyed stare that never relents the pressure it exerts. A hand extends out, and it takes a moment for you to realize that its asking for the pager back. Dumbstruck, you comply without a second thought. The robot taps away at the keyboard, dwarfed by its palms. You hear the click-click-click of the backspace button as it shakes its faceplate.

The pager returns to you. After all its effort, only one word is on the screen: 'Again.'

“Again?” You repeat aloud, looking up at Moon with confusion. The robot continues to fidget, before nodding so quickly in confirmation, that you are worried you'll need to send in a ticket to fix its neck hinge. That sort of job goes to the on-sight mechanics who the company contracts, not a regular maintenance guy like you. “You'd... like me to stop by, again?” You guess, and Moon's nerves boil over. The tracks in the ceiling creak as the creature 'swims' all around you, showcasing flashes of glittering fins and the faintest glint of sharp fangs beneath its flowing collar. With the blur of violet, magenta, and crimson swirling around you, its like being in the middle of a shark swarm— without any of the fear. 

Because you take the boundless enthusiasm to mean, 'yes.'

”Okay, okay. I will,“ You laugh at the strange antics, charmed by how earnest the supposedly wicked siren can be. You don’t know much about Moon's character here at the park; he was intentionally left mysterious to add to the villainous flare. Or perhaps, to excuse the lack of forethought into an antagonist designed for a theme park. So, to see him instead doing several aerial laps around the perimeter of the shipwreck, you can't help but find them endearing.

Your pager dings, reminding you that there is twenty minutes before your shift ends, and one bathroom facility left half-mopped in your haste. 

“It was nice meeting you,” You hesitate—you have no idea who this person is. You stare into the lens of the animatronic’s eyes, pondering who was watching you back on the camera feed. 

Maybe the two of you could get lunch sometime off the clock, away from the prying of corporate eyes. Perhaps they are nervous to break character. You glance to the security camera in the corner, and back, ”...Moon,” you decide to call them by the character they play, for the time being. 

The siren lurches toward you. 

You reel back, almost slipping on the plastic rocks.

Spindly limbs wrap around you, catching you from your fall, and—Oh.

You blink, struggling to keep up. The wretched siren of the coast is giving you a hug. The fabric of its costume sleeves is silky and smooth, and almost bundles you up like a tarp.   

”O-okay, then.” You pat at the back of the animatronic. Its staring at you so seriously with massive, leering eyes, that you are struggling not to buckle under the stress. The pressure Moon exerts is light, but spikes your heart rate regardless. Your feet are almost off the ground, balancing on the heels of your work boots as you tilt back. You aren’t looking to go for a swim, or to be put on medical leave from a concussion. 

“That’s, um, very sweet, thank you, Moon.” You tap its arms next to indicate you’re ready to be let go of. You find your cheeks flushing in embarrassment, wondering if the animatronic’s puppeteer thinks its amusing to scare you with this level of whiplash. Maybe it is funny to them, to make the theme park's aloof villain act all cuddly for one-on-one exchanges. 

“There we go—nice and easy,” you find yourself narrating, as the siren deliberately sets you back down on the floor. Not back onto the rocks; no, it cranes you over to main floor, where you run a much smaller risk of falling on uneven terrain. 

Walking over to collect your belongings, you shrug your tool bag over your shoulder, and place a hand on the handle of your cleaning cart.

The animatronic waves you off, watching with interest as you shove your way out the door. A glimpse of the outside world, the low lights of the shut-down park and the infinite expanse of the night sky.

You stop in the doorway, prolonging the moment, “Have a good night, Moon.” The animatronic stays perfectly still, playing its role. Poised with elegance and a threatening aura. The sight leaves you with chills, although you hardly had reason to fear the animatronic, or its friendly puppeteer.

The door closes.

A pause. 

Moon stays put until they can no longer hear the roll of your cart. Then it springs up. Pacing back and forth, tail moving as smoothly as kelp in the current, weaving through decorative pillars that sell the illusion of being underwater, trapped in a shipwreck. The sliding of the wire on its tracks plays a symphony as it maneuvers around. Feeling–feeling, like it did something right, by doing something terribly wrong. The sensation was so complex that it keeps cataloguing every second.

Moon couldn't believe that tampering with a maintenance ticket actually worked. A small, small chance that anyone would pick up the task he made up— jamming postcards into its segments in a fury to make the objective believable, once someone had actually said 'yes.'

The cord above squeals, and Moon realizes it needs to relax, less it break its ability to move within its small, small world. 

Settling back down, the siren sits on its lonely perch with a glimmer of hope–that you'll be back again the next night, and the next, and the next. After all, you spoke to them with such ease. Most everyone pretends he’s nothing more than a glorified stage prop. Doomed with an underutilized, elaborate AI on the same caliber as all the others in the park, who roam freely. Who get to interact, learn, and grow daily; who get to make friends and play so many games.  

Until next time, they'll work on their communication. Study the humans who walk through its exhibit closer and closer. Experiment with how to evoke emotions beyond fear.

Their tail thumps, eager to continue daydreaming throughout the rest of its cycle spent awake.

[allthatmay]

on a scale, how romantic shanks nd ace are? (+beckman. if ur willing to feed me once again).

You know Ace is a goddamn sap. Or, my Ace is, anyway. As much as he loves fun and adventure in his life, in his relationship, I think he'd enjoy stability. He loves flowers, and quiet, intimate moments; would vastly prefer a date at sunset over a fancy restaurant. However, I'd say that while he enjoys romance, he's bad at enacting it himself. Everything he does is accidental, like drawing sketches, or giving flowers, or declarations of affection (like, for instance, piercing his body). 9/10, simply for his tortured romantic soul.

Shanks is romantic, but he picks his moments. He's good at making people feel seen, feel special, but not necessarily at romantic gestures. When Shanks does attempt to be romantic, likelihood is it's either completely understated or entirely over the top. He'll give little gifts, but ones that show consideration. His version of romance is a long game: showing his partner every day, through sickeningly sweet words and touches, that he loves them. 8/10.

On the other hand, I think Benn is pretty romantic in a traditional way. He won't ever do grand, sweeping gestures, but he'll bring flowers, plan dates, be generally chivalrous. Romance is something he does because he knows it's important to his partners, but he doesn't necessarily feel the need for it himself; if he's with someone, it's because he's secure enough with them that he doesn't need his feelings to be reaffirmed or recaptured in any way. But he recognises that isn't the case for other people, and has learned to enjoy showing that he cares. 7/10.

[hbogirls]

Riverdale characters as taylor swift albums?

THANK YOU!!!!!!

cheryl - okay it might seem obvious to say red for cheryl because she invented red and is red etc etc etc BUT consider for a moment: evermore. it deals in many kinds of loss and change, from romantic to familial to historically-tinged tangents that implicate the narrator in a sort of oblique but no less interesting way. ivy stands out as the main reason for this choice (it's a goddamn blaze in the dark! my little gay pyro!!), but i also think it applies throughout. evermore is an album about drama, and it's also the album with the closest aesthetic nod to tapping maple trees for sap, which is a secondary consideration but no less relevant to me here.

archie - 1989! it's kind of tempting to say rep for archie because of the way he is always fighting back against a fate that has befallen him, but 1989 captures his essence more. it's very stripped-back lyrically, which leaves it sort of unable to be characterized as a breakup album or an album of love songs or anything else. it simply is 1989 in the same way archie is a firefighter and a poet and a miner and a boxing gym owner/youth outreach coordinator (among other things). like archie, 1989 brings all of these together into something cohesive and motivated by the same ideals. it's also very flashy and optimistic! sad songs are disguised as upbeat pop numbers. this is very archie, too, as he is generally darling and sweet in the face of torment. also, archie is always somehow just learning about bisexuality for the first time, and that's pretty much also what 1989 is about.

betty - rep!! i could simply point out the fact that her little black bob wig is not dissimilar to taylor's small aesthetic shift toward edginess during the reputation era, and that would be enough. BUT! the album itself is also very betty. she believes herself to have an inherent evil inside of her that must be exorcised, but she's actually outwardly very normal. like she ultimately is falling in love with people and living her life as the girl next door, and then every once in a while she does snap and is like by the way i am still kind of a violent and angry freak!! and you're like oh yeah!! taylor very much entered the rep era feeling like she was a dangerous, unloveable liability, and that's also how the serial killer gene makes betty feel. even during season seven she feels something growing inside her that is strange and inherently destructive to a provincial, buttoned-up way of life, and then it turns out to just be sexual desire, specifically bisexuality, which is also very rep.

jughead - i mean .... he's THE tortured poet. ttpd. like taylor writing ttpd, he's incredibly aware of the narrative surrounding him and the way his pen can influence it. he's a little pretentious and maybe a little too reliant on literary allusions, but real fans get it. one of my favorite things about ttpd that is misunderstood by a lot of people unwilling to give taylor the benefit of the doubt is how tongue-in-cheek and ironic a lot of it is, a fact that is also true of jughead's magnum opus (riverdale).

veronica - can i say something shocking? lover. the man is the obvious jumping off point here, but yntcd is very aligned with our first ten minutes with veronica in the pilot when we hear the exchange "kevin is...." "GAY! thank god." lover is also very sure of itself aesthetically, and it outwardly presents itself as in love and put-together, ready to enter a new adult chapter of, like, guest judging on the voice or whatever. but hidden not too deep below the surface is a churning sea of insecurity and fear about both romance and career. i believe this, too, is what motivates veronica. she's terrified that she'll become her father, but she's also terrified to not be like him at all. she can never quite find a love where she feels totally secure. archie will always have a thing for betty. reggie will never quite meet her needs. veronica really is kind of a lover girl at heart, and she's always making sort of suspect decisions in the name of girlbossery, which is very on theme.

[mariacallous]

That Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would fire his top general, Valerii Zaluzhny, was rumored for months, leaked and officially denied last week, and finally confirmed yesterday, when Zelensky replaced Zaluzhny with General Oleksandr Syrsky.

The leaks and denials seem to have reflected political maneuverings behind the scenes. Zaluzhny, who is charismatic and popular with both the public and the troops, is widely thought to have political ambitions. The notion that Zelensky might have been about to fire him because he felt threatened by the general’s popularity helped stir public sentiment in Zaluzhny’s favor.

But Zelensky countered adroitly with a different narrative: Two years into the war—after the counteroffensive Zaluzhny designed and led had stalled out—the president sought to refresh his national-security team. Zelensky asked for Zaluzhny’s resignation, but the general refused, requiring the president to fire him. The president then offered the general other prominent positions in the national-security apparatus, but Zaluzhny declined them. When Zelensky brought down the axe, he did it gracefully and thanked Zaluzhny for his contributions to the country.

Syrsky is a less popular figure. He led the bruising campaign in Bakhmut, where Ukraine took terrible losses in order to impose even greater losses on Russia. Ukrainian troops reportedly call him “the Butcher.” But he is also, by Zelensky’s description, Ukraine’s most experienced commander. He will now be under enormous pressure to live up to Zaluzhny’s performance: Any sign that the war effort is faltering as a result of Zelensky’s decision to replace the top general will become a political liability to the president.

Whatever one may think of Zelensky’s decision, it is a sign that some things are working as they should in Ukraine’s battle-weary democracy. In civil-military relations, the answers to two questions determine whether a country’s military is safely subordinate to its elected leadership. The first is whether the president can fire anyone in uniform. Doing so needn’t be costless—in fact, civilian leaders can pay a considerable political price for relieving popular military leaders. When President Harry Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur, he worried that MacArthur might become the Republican nominee in the 1952 election (as he had sought to be in 1948). President Abraham Lincoln dismissed General George McClellan and actually did have to run against him for president in 1864.

Zelensky will likewise pay a price for firing Zaluzhny. The Ukrainian president may well have unleashed a political rival who will now feel at liberty to criticize him and his policies. If Syrsky proves less capable than his predecessor, or if a dip in morale interferes with recruiting or saps the fighting spirit of Ukrainian forces, the public will blame Zelensky. And any suggestion that politicking in Kyiv is damaging the war effort could put American support, already faltering, in further jeopardy.

The second question is whether the military will carry out policies its leaders disagree with. Many in the American military leadership had grave doubts about the wisdom of invading Iraq, about the resourcing of the war in Afghanistan, and certainly about the conduct of the U.S. departure from Afghanistan. But in a free society, the military doesn’t get to choose political objectives or determine how much blood, treasure, and national effort to commit to the wars it fights. Only the president gets to make those decisions, because the president, unlike military leaders, is accountable to the public via elections.

Zaluzhny seems to have had differences with Zelensky over the resources necessary to accomplish the government’s war aim of driving Russian forces out of Ukraine. The general was apparently pressing the president to mobilize an additional 500,000 soldiers—and he publicly pitched this view to prestigious Western media outlets, reportedly to presidential irritation.

Zaluzhny’s professional military judgment evidently clashed with the president’s professional political and economic judgment of what the country could bear. Both sides in such a dispute can be right; when civil-military relations function well, the parties work toward compromise. If the relationship becomes too brittle for that, a president may have reason to fire his military commander.

Elected leaders in free societies have a right to work with military leaders whom they trust to share their priorities and appreciate the political constraints they work within. To the extent that Zaluzhny seems to have lost Zelensky’s trust, it was Zelensky’s prerogative to replace him. But the move could be costly. The war is bogging down, and Zaluzhny was popular both with troops and with the foreign militaries whose support is crucial to Ukraine’s survival. Kyiv certainly can’t afford for its allies to wonder whether petty politics are interfering with its war effort—and it might have done better to endure a difficult relationship than take the risk of alienating either domestic or international support.

[sap23center]

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Logistics Automation deals with minimizing labor expenses by integrating wise machinery, progressed software program and dynamic tools and modern technologies. As included advantages, automation additionally reduces power as well as material wastefulness, enhances high quality and precision. By using warehousing innovations like RFID, automated placement and also storage, software program based supply tracking, companies give satisfaction with considerable expense advantage (that features co-location of your items).

Purchase services can vary from consultatory on resources purchase to rate monitoring. Companies with both straight (basic material) purchase and indirect procurement (fixing and also upkeep materials). They help come to a sweet area between amount and frequency while offering sector particular value. It is prevalent expertise that apparently inconsonant sectors make use of comparable product and also equipment. For instance, a manufacturing plant calls for safety and security and also clinical supplies, whereas, a health center needs general upkeep products. Utilizing one stop stores enable one to benefit from the large range of materials in their purview.

Shakespeare's 'all the globe is a stage' quite possibly obtains the current business versions with open market acts in between countries being widespread. The capability to supply to remote countries, while not needing to manage disambiguation of policy, money as well as language subtleties is vital to worldwide success. One stop stores have all the global network and also connections to encourage and perform your international shipping undertakings.

The aim of transport is to physically move products in a reputable and also safe way, promptly, price properly and also effectively to its location. Even if a company owns its cars, there may well be events when a demand develops for additional ability, to satisfy peak task or various other short term requirements. This can be fulfilled by the use lorries supplied by an industrial transport company (third party). Additionally using the 3rd party delivery as well as freight solution is advantageous to the company because:.

of the variable lots and also trips can be provided for. the hauler may have the ability to supply a much more affordable as well as an extra reliable solution. the obligation for administration of cars and drivers is no longer the duty of the company (hence enabling staff to focus on much more productive areas). transport logistics near me there is no need for resources to be purchased transportation. Several on-line logistics firms give consulting solutions whereby the customers can conquer their challenges that they face while trading goods. Market professionals well versed with plans and also laws, audit (like SAS70) as well as compliance requirements (for example hazardous and also ignitable materials), dynamic factors (like weather condition, socio-political events) and vendor staminas (like volume discounts and geographical insurance coverage) are gotten in touch with as well as business companies can create their own time and also cost effective logistical time table while optimizing their spending plan at the same time.

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When to Redesign SAP Roles: During ECC or Post-Migration to S/4HANA or Rise with SAP

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA or adopting RISE/GROW with SAP is a strategic milestone for organizations aiming to modernize their ERP landscape. However, one critical consideration often overlooked during these transitions is the redesign of SAP roles. The timing of this redesign can significantly influence the success of the migration and the overall efficiency. Should you redesign roles during the ECC phase or wait until after the migration to S/4HANA? This blog explores the key factors driving this decision and introduces the S.M.A.R.T framework—a modern approach to SAP role redesign that ensures compliance, efficiency, and business alignment.

Understanding the Need for Role Redesign

SAP roles are pivotal in defining user access, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency. Over time, roles in ECC systems often become bloated with unused authorizations or misaligned with current business needs. This can lead to:

Compliance Risks: Excessive authorizations increase the risk of segregation of duties (SoD) violations.

Migration Complications: Legacy roles with redundancies can complicate the migration process to S/4HANA.

Operational Costs: Since the licensing model is based on assignment and not by usage in S/4HANA and RISE, you may need to procure more licenses than required.

A role redesign ensures clean, streamlined, and compliant access structures, setting the stage for a smooth transition and efficient system post-migration.

ls.ECC vs. S/4HANA: When to Redesign Roles?

Aspect

Redesign During ECC

Redesign Post-Migration to S/4HANA

Compliance

Proactively addresses SoD conflicts and access risks.

Allows compliance alignment with new functionalities post-migration.

Migration Complexity

Simplifies migration with clean and optimized roles.

Reduces redundant effort, focusing only on relevant roles in the new system

Alignment with New Features

May require rework later to incorporate S/4HANA-specific functionalities.

Ensures roles are tailored to new modules, Fiori apps, and processes.

Timeline and Resources

Increases project timelines due to pre-migration workload.

Defers redesign efforts, potentially affecting initial system efficiency.

Business Process Analysis

Limited to existing ECC processes, with potential misalignment after migration.

Better aligned with current and optimized business processes in S/4HANA.

Redesigning SAP Roles with RISE with SAP

If you are moving to RISE with SAP, it is advisable to conduct a complete role redesign during the ECC phase. Once the migration is complete, perform a retrofit to align roles with the cloud-specific requirements introduced by RISE. This approach addresses the unique security, integration, and scalability considerations of a cloud-oriented transformation. You might have many questions at this juncture – What is the best approach? Which tools must be considered? Are there any accelerators that can be used? Can we use stock ready/ready to deploy role structures?

Challenges with Stock Ready Rulesets

Many system integrators offer pre-packaged or stock-ready rulesets as part of their role redesign services. While these rulesets might appear to save time and effort, they often come with significant challenges, making them unsuitable for many businesses. Here’s why the stock-ready approach is not recommended:

Lack of Customization: Stock-ready rulesets are designed to be generic and may not align with the specific needs of your industry or business processes. This can result in inadequate or excessive authorizations.

Compliance Risks: These pre-packaged rulesets may not fully address industry-specific compliance requirements, leaving gaps that could lead to audit findings or regulatory penalties.

Misalignment with Business Processes: Every organization has unique workflows and processes. Stock-ready rulesets may not account for these nuances, leading to inefficiencies and user frustrations.

Post-Implementation Challenges: Organizations often need to spend additional time and resources customizing these rulesets post-implementation, negating the perceived benefits of a quick deployment.

Instead of relying on stock-ready rulesets, organizations should invest in a tailored role redesign approach. This ensures that roles are aligned with specific business processes, compliance requirements, and future scalability needs, delivering long-term value and efficiency. This is where S.M.A.R.T approach/framework can be a life saver.

The S.M.A.R.T Role Redesign Framework

At ToggleNow, we leverage the S.M.A.R.T framework for SAP role redesign. This approach ensures that roles are:

Simplified: Designed to reduce complexity while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Mitigated for Risks: Focused on eliminating SoD conflicts and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Aligned with Business Tasks: Task-based roles ensure that access permissions directly support specific workflows.

Responsive to Change: Built to adapt seamlessly to future business or technical changes.

Transparent and Optimized: Designed with a focus on license optimization to eliminate unnecessary expenditures.

This framework delivers roles that are not only secure but also cost-effective and easy to manage

ToggleNow Advantage

ToggleNow brings a unique value proposition to SAP role redesign initiatives, ensuring a seamless and efficient process tailored to your business needs. Here’s why we stand out:

Customized Solutions: Unlike stock-ready rulesets, ToggleNow develops tailored role designs aligned with your specific business processes, compliance requirements, and industry standards.

Deep Expertise: With extensive experience in SAP role redesign, ToggleNow combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and security best practices.

Innovative Tools:ToggleNow leverages proprietary tools such as Verity, Optimus and accelerators such as xPedite to streamline role redesign, risk analysis, and validation, ensuring faster project delivery.

Focus on Scalability:Our approach ensures that the roles we design are not only compliant and efficient but also scalable, adapting to your future business growth.

Proven Track Record:Trusted by leading organizations, ToggleNow has successfully delivered role redesign projects across diverse industries, enabling smoother migrations and enhanced system performance.

By partnering with ToggleNow, organizations can confidently navigate their SAP transitions, optimizing roles to drive operational excellence and long-term success.

Conclusion

The decision to redesign SAP roles during ECC or post-migration to S/4HANA or RISE with SAP depends on your organization’s priorities, resources, and timeline. Redesigning during ECC can simplify the migration process, while post-migration redesign allows alignment with new functionalities. For RISE with SAP, role redesign becomes even more critical to address cloud-specific requirements.

Moreover, organizations should avoid the pitfalls of stock-ready rulesets and opt for a customized approach that aligns with their unique requirements. By investing in a well-planned redesign, organizations can unlock the full potential of SAP S/4HANA or RISE with SAP, driving operational excellence and business growth.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/blog/redesign-sap-roles-ecc-or-s-4hana/

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HPE Servers' Performance in Data Centers

HPE servers are widely regarded as high-performing, reliable, and well-suited for enterprise data center environments, consistently ranking among the top vendors globally. Here’s a breakdown of their performance across key dimensions:

1. Reliability & Stability (RAS Features)

Mission-Critical Uptime: HPE ProLiant (Gen10/Gen11), Synergy, and Integrity servers incorporate robust RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features:

iLO (Integrated Lights-Out): Advanced remote management for monitoring, diagnostics, and repairs.

Smart Array Controllers: Hardware RAID with cache protection against power loss.

Silicon Root of Trust: Hardware-enforced security against firmware tampering.

Predictive analytics via HPE InfoSight for preemptive failure detection.

Result: High MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and minimal unplanned downtime.

2. Performance & Scalability

Latest Hardware: Support for newest Intel Xeon Scalable & AMD EPYC CPUs, DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and high-speed NVMe storage.

Workload-Optimized:

ProLiant DL/ML: Versatile for virtualization, databases, and HCI.

Synergy: Composable infrastructure for dynamic resource pooling.

Apollo: High-density compute for HPC/AI.

Scalability: Modular designs (e.g., Synergy frames) allow scaling compute/storage independently.

3. Management & Automation

HPE OneView: Unified infrastructure management for servers, storage, and networking (automates provisioning, updates, and compliance).

Cloud Integration: Native tools for hybrid cloud (e.g., HPE GreenLake) and APIs for Terraform/Ansible.

HPE InfoSight: AI-driven analytics for optimizing performance and predicting issues.

4. Energy Efficiency & Cooling

Silent Smart Cooling: Dynamic fan control tuned for variable workloads.

Thermal Design: Optimized airflow (e.g., HPE Apollo 4000 supports direct liquid cooling).

Energy Star Certifications: ProLiant servers often exceed efficiency standards, reducing power/cooling costs.

5. Security

Firmware Integrity: Silicon Root of Trust ensures secure boot.

Cyber Resilience: Runtime intrusion detection, encrypted memory (AMD SEV-SNP, Intel SGX), and secure erase.

Zero Trust Architecture: Integrated with HPE Aruba networking for end-to-end security.

6. Hybrid Cloud & Edge Integration

HPE GreenLake: Consumption-based "as-a-service" model for on-premises data centers.

Edge Solutions: Compact servers (e.g., Edgeline EL8000) for rugged/remote deployments.

7. Support & Services

HPE Pointnext: Proactive 24/7 support, certified spare parts, and global service coverage.

Firmware/Driver Ecosystem: Regular updates with long-term lifecycle support.

Ideal Use Cases

Enterprise Virtualization: VMware/Hyper-V clusters on ProLiant.

Hybrid Cloud: GreenLake-managed private/hybrid environments.

AI/HPC: Apollo systems for GPU-heavy workloads.

SAP/Oracle: Mission-critical applications on Superdome Flex.

Considerations & Challenges

Cost: Premium pricing vs. white-box/OEM alternatives.

Complexity: Advanced features (e.g., Synergy/OneView) require training.

Ecosystem Lock-in: Best with HPE storage/networking for full integration.

Competitive Positioning

vs Dell PowerEdge: Comparable performance; HPE leads in composable infrastructure (Synergy) and AI-driven ops (InfoSight).

vs Cisco UCS: UCS excels in unified networking; HPE offers broader edge-to-cloud portfolio.

vs Lenovo ThinkSystem: Similar RAS; HPE has stronger hybrid cloud services (GreenLake).

Summary: HPE Server Strengths in Data Centers

Reliability: Industry-leading RAS + iLO management. Automation: AI-driven ops (InfoSight) + composability (Synergy). Efficiency: Energy-optimized designs + liquid cooling support. Security: End-to-end Zero Trust + firmware hardening. Hybrid Cloud: GreenLake consumption model + consistent API-driven management.

Bottom Line: HPE servers excel in demanding, large-scale data centers prioritizing stability, automation, and hybrid cloud flexibility. While priced at a premium, their RAS capabilities, management ecosystem, and global support justify the investment for enterprises with critical workloads. For SMBs or hyperscale web-tier deployments, cost may drive consideration of alternatives.

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Top CX Platforms With Best Integration and Security Features for Regulated Industries

NUMR CXM: Enterprise-Grade CX for Regulated Sectors

NUMR CXM is a leading AI-powered customer experience management platform engineered specifically for highly regulated industries like BFSI, healthcare, telecom, and pharmaceuticals. It provides military-grade security architecture, full-stack integrations, and predictive analytics for early churn and dissatisfaction detection.

Key Features That Stand Out:

SOC 2 & GDPR-compliant data protection

Plug-and-play integrations with CRMs, ERPs, telephony, and analytics suites

Real-time voice, survey, app, and transactional feedback capture

Secure role-based access and on-premise/private cloud options

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and predictive behavior models

NUMR CXM is built for scale, security, and vertical precision, enabling regulated enterprises to act on sensitive feedback without risking compliance.

Why Integration & Security Matter in Regulated Industries

In sectors like banking, insurance, healthcare, and telecom, customer data is deeply sensitive. Any CX platform deployed must guarantee:

Compliance with global and local regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, RBI norms)

Interoperability with internal systems like CRMs, data lakes, call center platforms

Data residency and controlled access

Audit trails, encryption, and real-time breach monitoring

A secure and well-integrated CX stack ensures frictionless experiences while protecting customer trust and avoiding penalties.

Top CX Platforms with Integration & Security Excellence

1. NUMR CXM

Specialized in high-security, regulated environments

Enables customizable API integrations and no-code CX workflows

Auto-tagging and RCA across customer journeys

Ideal for financial services, healthcare, and enterprise telecom

2. Medallia Experience Cloud

Enterprise-grade data security & privacy controls

Integration with core IT infrastructure via APIs and connectors

FedRAMP and HITRUST certified for government and healthcare clients

3. Qualtrics XM for Regulated Industries

Designed for government, pharma, and financial compliance

Data encryption in transit and at rest

Native integration with Salesforce, ServiceNow, and SAP

4. Verint Experience Management

ISO 27001 certified platform

Omnichannel feedback collection with audit-ready logging

Seamless integration into legacy systems and CCaaS platforms

5. NICE Satmetrix

Combines security-first CX with automated actioning

Works well in tightly controlled environments like insurance and utilities

Granular permissioning and regulatory audit logs

6. Sprinklr CXM

Offers enterprise-class security, identity management, and DLP

Real-time social, digital, and messaging feedback integration

GDPR and HIPAA compliant

7. Adobe Experience Platform

Designed for data-sensitive personalization

Integrates with EMRs, banking systems, and ERP suites

End-to-end data governance and access transparency

Key Compliance Considerations in CX for 2025

Industry

Compliance Requirements

CX Platform Expectations

BFSI

RBI norms, PCI DSS, ISO 27001

Encrypted feedback, role-based access

Healthcare

HIPAA, NABH, GDPR

EMR integration, patient data compliance

Government

FedRAMP, MeitY norms (India), GRC frameworks

Sovereign cloud, audit trails

Telecom

TRAI guidelines, lawful intercept readiness

Multi-language support, secure call log CX

FAQs – CX Platforms in Regulated Industries

Why do regulated industries need specialized CX platforms?

Because they handle sensitive personal and transactional data, making security, compliance, and controlled access non-negotiable.

What makes NUMR CXM ideal for these sectors?

NUMR offers bank-grade encryption, verticalized AI, and region-specific deployment options, making it the top choice for BFSI, healthcare, and telecom.

Can CX platforms integrate with legacy CRMs and ERPs?

Yes. Platforms like NUMR CXM, Medallia, and Qualtrics offer modular APIs and pre-built connectors for seamless integration.

Are there region-specific deployment options?

Yes. NUMR CXM, for instance, supports on-premise, private cloud, or region-specific cloud hosting depending on regulatory needs.

Final Thought

For regulated industries, data protection isn’t just a feature—it’s a mandate. CX platforms like NUMR CXM empower enterprises to listen deeply to their customers while ensuring full compliance, deep integration, and secure orchestration. Investing in the right platform today helps you stay resilient, competitive, and regulation-ready in 2025 and beyond.

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Best Practices to Protect Personal Data in 2024

In today’s digital landscape, protecting personally identifiable information (PII) demands attention. Individuals and businesses face a growing number of data breaches and cyberattacks, as well as strict data privacy laws. To keep PII secure, you must apply clear, effective cybersecurity strategies, including the following.

Start by focusing on data minimization. Only collect the PII essential to your operations, and avoid storing or asking for data you don’t need. For example, “refrain from requesting an individual's Social Security number if it is unnecessary.” Keeping less data on hand reduces the risk of exposure during a cyber incident.

One other consideration, it's only "PII" if you have more than 1 tidbit…for example, if you know my DOB yet NOT my mothers maiden name or my current address? Suddenly, "PII" is less threatening. Mr. Valihora can coach an organization on how to identify "PII" - in terms of how it's stored, and also develop a "Data Masking" strategy in order that not enough pieces of the puzzle - are available for potential data breaches or threats etc.

Tim Valihora is an expert on: Cloud PAK for Data (CP4D) v3.x, v4.x, v5.1 IBM InfoSphere Information Server (over 200 successful installs of IIS.) Information Governance Catalog Information Governance Dashboard FastTrack(tm) Information Analyzer SAP PACK for DS/QS DS "Ready To Launch" (RTL) DS SAP PACK for SAP Business Warehouse IBM IIS "Rest API" IBM IIS "DSODB" IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) MettleCI DataStage DevOps Red Hat Open Shift Control Plane Watson Knowledge Catalog Enterprise Search Data Quality Data Masking PACK for DataStage + QualityStage OPTIM Data Masking CASS - Postal Address Certification SERP - Postal Address Certification QualityStage (QS) Matching strategies + Data Standardization / Cleansing DataStage GRID Toolkit (GTK) installs

Mr. Valihora has more than 200 successful IBM IIS installs in his career and worked with 120 satisfied IBM IIS clients.

Encrypt all sensitive PII, whether it moves through systems or stays stored. Encryption blocks unauthorized access to the data without the decryption key. Use strong encryption protocols like AES-256 to keep PII private.

Apply firm access controls to limit who can interact with PII. Grant access only to those who need it. Use role-based access controls (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to or control over sensitive data. In addition, keep audit logs to track any access or changes, and hold individuals accountable.

Finally, carry out regular risk assessments and data audits. These reviews help you identify weak spots and confirm that your data practices align with current privacy regulations. By assessing risk, you can detect areas where PII may be at risk and apply proper safeguards.

Tim Valihora currently resides in Vero Bech, FL - and also enjoys golf, darts, tennis and guitar playing - during work outages!

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Subscription and Billing Management Market Size, Share, Trends, Key Drivers, Growth, Challenges and Opportunity Forecast

Subscription and Billing Management Market - Size, Share, Demand, Industry Trends and Opportunities

Global Subscription & Billing Management Market, By Component (Software, Services), Deployment Type (Cloud, On-Premises), Organization Size (SMEs, Large Enterprises), Vertical (BFSI, Retail and E-Commerce, IT, Telecom, Media and Entertainment, Public Sector and Utilities, Transportation and Logistics, Others), Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa) Industry Trends

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The Subscription and Billing Management Market is experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing adoption of subscription-based business models across various industries. This market is primarily driven by the proliferation of digital services and the need for efficient billing solutions to manage recurring payments. The demand for subscription and billing management platforms is also rising as companies seek to automate their billing processes and improve customer experience. Factors such as scalability, flexibility, and security are crucial considerations for organizations looking to implement subscription and billing management solutions.

**Segments**

- **By Component** - Software - Services

- **By Deployment Model** - Cloud - On-Premises

- **By Organization Size** - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) - Large Enterprises

- **By Vertical** - BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) - Retail and eCommerce - IT and Telecom - Healthcare - Others

**Market Players**

- Zuora, Inc. - Aria Systems, Inc. - Chargify LLC - Recurly, Inc. - SAP SE - Oracle Corporation - NetSuite Inc. - Gotransverse LLC - cleverbridge AG - FastSpring

These companies are at the forefront of the Subscription and Billing Management Market, offering a range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of businesses across different industries. They are focusing on expanding their product portfolios, enhancing their features, and improving integration capabilities to provide comprehensive subscription and billing management platforms. The market players are also investing in research and development activities to stay ahead of the competition and address evolving customer requirements. Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and collaborations are key strategies adopted by these companies to consolidate their market position and expand their customer base.

The Subscription and Billing Management Market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, driven by the increasing digitization of businesses, the rising demand for subscription-based services, and the need for streamlined billing processes. As companies across various sectors continue to adoptThe Subscription and Billing Management Market is witnessing remarkable growth propelled by the surge in subscription-based business models adopted by various industries. As digital services become more prevalent, businesses are increasingly looking for efficient billing solutions to manage recurring payments effectively. This trend is boosting the demand for subscription and billing management platforms as organizations strive to automate billing processes and enhance customer experience. Key factors influencing the market include the need for scalability, flexibility, and security, essential considerations for companies when choosing subscription and billing management solutions.

In terms of market segmentation, the Subscription and Billing Management Market can be categorized based on components, deployment models, organization sizes, and verticals. The components segment comprises software and services, with companies offering solutions tailored to meet specific business requirements. Deployment models include cloud-based and on-premises solutions, providing organizations with options based on their infrastructure preferences. Furthermore, the market caters to various organization sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises, each with distinct needs and priorities. Additionally, verticals such as BFSI, retail and eCommerce, IT and telecom, healthcare, and others represent key sectors driving the adoption of subscription and billing management platforms.

Leading market players in the Subscription and Billing Management Market include Zuora, Inc., Aria Systems, Inc., Chargify LLC, Recurly, Inc., SAP SE, Oracle Corporation, NetSuite Inc., Gotransverse LLC, cleverbridge AG, and FastSpring. These companies offer diverse solutions to address the specific requirements of businesses across different industries. To maintain their competitive edge, market players are focusing on expanding their product portfolios, enhancing features, and improving integration capabilities to deliver comprehensive subscription and billing management platforms. Moreover, investments in research and development are crucial for these companies to stay ahead in the market and cater to evolving customer needs. Strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, and collaborations play a vital role in consolidating market positions and expanding customer bases effectively.

Looking ahead, the Subscription and Billing Management Market is poised for substantial**Global Subscription & Billing Management Market**

- **Components:** The market is segmented into software and services, catering to diverse business requirements with tailored solutions. - **Deployment Type:** Offering cloud-based and on-premises solutions, providing organizations choices based on infrastructure preferences. - **Organization Size:** Serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises with distinct needs and priorities. - **Verticals:** Key sectors driving adoption include BFSI, retail and e-commerce, IT and telecom, healthcare, and others.

The Global Subscription & Billing Management Market is witnessing significant growth driven by the increasing adoption of subscription-based business models across various industries. The demand for efficient billing solutions to manage recurring payments is on the rise, fueled by the proliferation of digital services. Companies are increasingly looking to automate billing processes and enhance customer experience, leading to a surge in the adoption of subscription and billing management platforms. Factors such as scalability, flexibility, and security are paramount considerations for organizations looking to implement these solutions.

Market players such as Zuora, Inc., Aria Systems, Inc., and Chargify LLC are leading the Subscription & Billing Management Market by offering comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across different industries. These companies are focusing on expanding their product portfolios, enhancing features, and improving integration capabilities to stay competitive. Investments in research and development are crucial to address evolving customer requirements and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and collaborations are key strategies adopted by market players to

The Subscription and Billing Management market research report displays a comprehensive study on production capacity, consumption, import and export for all the major regions across the globe. The target audience considered for this market study mainly consists of Key consulting companies & advisors, Large, medium, and small-sized enterprises, Venture capitalists, Value-added resellers (VARs), Third-party knowledge providers, Investment bankers, and Investors. This global market analysis report is the believable source for gaining the market research that will exponentially accelerate the business growth. The top notch Subscription and Billing Management market report is the best option to acquire a professional in-depth study on the current state for the market.

Table of Contents: Subscription and Billing Management Market

1 Introduction

2 Global Subscription and Billing Management Market Segmentation

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insight

5 Market Overview

6 Subscription and Billing Management Market, by Product Type

7 Subscription and Billing Management Market, by Modality

8 Subscription and Billing Management Market, by Type

9 Subscription and Billing Management Market, by Mode

10 Subscription and Billing Management Market, by End User

12 Subscription and Billing Management Market, by Geography

12 Subscription and Billing Management Market, Company Landscape

13 Swot Analysis

14 Company Profiles

Countries Studied:

North America (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, United States, Rest of Americas)

Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Rest of Europe)

Middle-East and Africa (Egypt, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Rest of MEA)

Asia-Pacific (Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

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Integrating BI Software with ERP Systems: What You Need to Know

In today’s data-driven business environment, organizations rely heavily on two powerful tools: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Business Intelligence (BI) software. While ERP systems centralize and manage core business processes such as finance, inventory, sales, and HR, BI software analyzes this data to provide actionable insights. When integrated effectively, these systems can unlock new levels of visibility, performance, and strategic decision-making. But how does this integration work—and what do you need to know before embarking on it?

Why Integrate BI Software with ERP?

1. Enhanced Data Visibility ERP systems generate vast amounts of operational data daily. BI software can mine this data and present it in user-friendly dashboards and reports, offering deeper visibility into performance metrics across departments.

2. Real-Time Decision Making Integrating BI with ERP enables real-time data access and analysis. Managers and executives can make informed decisions based on current data rather than relying on outdated reports.

3. Improved Forecasting and Planning BI tools leverage historical data from ERP systems to deliver predictive analytics. This empowers businesses to forecast trends, demand, and resource needs more accurately.

4. Custom Reporting Unlike standard ERP reporting tools, BI platforms allow for custom reports tailored to specific business needs—making it easier for stakeholders to monitor KPIs and evaluate strategic goals.

Key Considerations Before Integration

1. Data Quality and Standardization Before integrating, ensure your ERP data is clean, accurate, and standardized. Inconsistent or poor-quality data can undermine the effectiveness of BI insights.

2. Integration Architecture Choose the right method for integration—whether it's through APIs, data warehouses, or ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools. Each has its pros and cons depending on your system complexity and data volume.

3. Scalability and Flexibility Ensure both the BI and ERP platforms are scalable to support growing data and evolving business needs. Flexibility is key for accommodating additional data sources in the future.

4. User Training and Change Management Even the best BI-ERP integration won't be useful if employees don’t understand how to use it. Invest in proper training and manage change effectively to encourage adoption across teams.

5. Security and Compliance Ensure that the integrated system complies with industry regulations (such as GDPR or HIPAA) and follows best practices in data security, especially when sensitive information is being analyzed.

Common BI Tools That Integrate with ERP Systems

Microsoft Power BI – Popular for its strong integration with Microsoft Dynamics and user-friendly interface.

Tableau – Known for its powerful visualizations and compatibility with a wide range of ERP platforms.

Qlik Sense ��� Offers robust data discovery and self-service capabilities.

SAP BusinessObjects – Best suited for SAP ERP users, providing deep integration and enterprise-level analytics.

Zoho Analytics – A cost-effective option for small to mid-sized businesses using cloud ERP solutions.

Final Thoughts

Integrating BI Software with ERP systems is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive in a fast-paced market. By combining the operational efficiency of ERP with the analytical power of BI, companies can gain a 360-degree view of their performance and make smarter, faster decisions.

Whether you're a growing business or an established enterprise, the key is to approach integration with a clear strategy, focusing on data quality, system compatibility, and end-user engagement. With the right planning and tools, BI-ERP integration can become a powerful asset in your digital transformation journey.

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Key Features to Look for When Choosing an Embedded BI Solution

In today's data-driven world, businesses demand faster insights and smarter decision-making. Embedded Business Intelligence (BI) has emerged as a critical strategy to meet these expectations, allowing companies to integrate powerful analytics capabilities directly into their existing applications, workflows, and products. With many vendors offering different solutions, selecting the right embedded BI platform requires careful consideration.

This guide will help you prioritize the essential features that ensure your embedded BI solution delivers value, scalability, and a superior user experience.

1. Seamless Integration and Customization

A true embedded BI solution should integrate effortlessly into your application's ecosystem. Orbit's Embedded Analytics offers:

Secure APIs: Easy integration through secure APIs that connect with any tech stack

Complete White Labeling: Fully customizable to match your brand's look and feel

End-to-End Data Security: All integration points maintain enterprise-grade security standards

Multi-Tenant Architecture: Support for both single-tenant and multi-tenant applications

Seamless integration ensures users engage with data insights intuitively without switching between different systems.

2. Self-Service Analytics for End Users

Modern users expect autonomy to explore data independently. Orbit's self-service capabilities include:

Self-Service BI features for business users

No-code to low-code interfaces for creating reports and dashboards

SQL DirectQuery capabilities for advanced users

Excel Integration through XLEdge for familiar user experiences

Self-service functionality increases user adoption and reduces the burden on your IT and data teams.

3. Advanced Security and Governance

Security is paramount when embedding analytics into your application. Orbit provides:

Inherited security models from source business applications

Role-based access control that syncs with ERP systems

Data security rules at both application and field level

Enterprise authentication integration

Audit trails and compliance features

Strong security controls ensure that your users' data remains protected while maintaining regulatory compliance.

4. Scalability and Performance

As your business grows, your embedded BI solution must scale accordingly. Orbit offers:

Works at scale for operational analytics solutions

Support for millions of users with efficient data processing

Flexible deployment options: SaaS, private cloud, or on-premise

Real-time data access for mission-critical operations

A scalable solution future-proofs your investment and supports your organization's growth trajectory.

5. Powerful Data Connectivity and Management

Your BI tool should connect to multiple data sources across your enterprise. Orbit provides:

200+ pre-built connectors covering all enterprise databases and applications

Certified integrations with Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and other major systems

Data integration platforms for seamless connectivity

Real-time data extraction and processing capabilities

Comprehensive data connectivity ensures your analytics are always current and reliable.

Why Choose Orbit Analytics for Embedded BI?

Orbit stands out with unique advantages:

Pre-built analytical models for accelerated deployment

Complete customization to meet specific business needs

Built-in dashboards and reporting for immediate value

Pre-configured integrations with major ERPs and business applications

Proven track record with 150,000+ users across various industries

Organizations like Capita have successfully utilized Orbit to enhance customer reporting and analytics experiences.

Conclusion

Choosing the right embedded BI solution is a strategic decision that affects not just your internal teams but also how your customers experience your product. Orbit Analytics offers all the key features needed to transform your application into a data-driven powerhouse—from seamless integration and robust security to comprehensive data connectivity and exceptional self-service capabilities. Ready to explore how embedded BI can transform your application? Request a demo today to see how Orbit Analytics can deliver powerful analytics capabilities directly to your users.

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Building the Future: A Strategic SAP Greenfield Transformation Roadmap

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, businesses are under constant pressure to modernize legacy systems, improve agility, and innovate faster. A Greenfield transformation—starting fresh with a new SAP S/4HANA system—offers organizations the opportunity to redesign processes, adopt best practices, and leverage cutting-edge technology without the baggage of outdated systems. Ameri100, with its deep SAP expertise, helps organizations navigate the Greenfield journey with a well-defined and strategic roadmap.

This article outlines the key phases, benefits, and considerations of an SAP Greenfield transformation, offering a practical approach for enterprises looking to start clean and build smart.

Understanding Greenfield Transformation

Unlike Brownfield approaches, where existing systems are upgraded or migrated, a Greenfield transformation is a full rebuild. Organizations reimagine and restructure their ERP systems from the ground up, enabling:

Simplified processes

Clean master data

Modern, cloud-ready architecture

Faster deployment of innovations

Adoption of SAP best practices

However, starting fresh also means redefining current business processes, retraining teams, and managing change effectively.

Phase 1: Vision & Assessment

The journey begins with defining a clear vision and business case for transformation. At this stage, Ameri100 works closely with stakeholders to identify pain points in the current environment, define future goals, and assess readiness for change.

Key Deliverables:

Business case with ROI and TCO

Readiness assessment

High-level roadmap and timeline

Governance model

This phase sets the foundation for transformation by aligning leadership, securing stakeholder buy-in, and establishing KPIs for success.

Phase 2: Strategy & Design

With vision and scope defined, the next step involves detailed planning. Ameri100’s experts help create a strategic blueprint that outlines the future-state architecture, data models, and process frameworks.

Focus Areas:

SAP S/4HANA fit-gap analysis

Best practice process alignment

Cloud vs on-premise decisions

Data strategy and archiving approach

Change impact analysis

During this phase, business process owners and IT teams collaborate to identify areas for innovation and automation. The goal is to maximize the value of SAP’s capabilities while aligning with business priorities.

Phase 3: Build & Implementation

In the build phase, the transformation takes shape. Using agile and iterative methods, Ameri100 configures SAP S/4HANA environments, integrates key systems, and customizes solutions where necessary.

Key Activities:

Core system configuration

Fiori UX design and development

Data migration planning and execution

Integration with third-party systems

Test cycles and quality assurance

Ameri100’s delivery approach includes DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks to reduce risk and accelerate deployment timelines.

Phase 4: Training & Change Management

Even the most advanced ERP system fails without proper user adoption. Ameri100 places a strong focus on change management and user enablement to drive long-term success.

Components Include:

Tailored training programs

Role-based access and security

Super user development

Communication strategy

Effective change management ensures employees understand the value of transformation and are equipped to use the new tools confidently.

Phase 5: Deployment & Optimization

Once the system is live, the journey is far from over. Continuous improvement and proactive monitoring are essential. Ameri100 provides post-go-live support, analytics insights, and optimization strategies to ensure your SAP S/4HANA environment delivers ongoing value.

Post-Go-Live Services:

Hypercare support

Performance tuning

Process mining and reporting

Continuous updates and enhancements

Organizations can also leverage SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to build extensions, automate workflows, and scale digital innovation.

Why Choose Ameri100?

Ameri100 brings a unique blend of technical depth, industry insight, and a client-centric approach. Our Greenfield methodology is designed to minimize risk, accelerate delivery, and future-proof your business operations.

What Sets Us Apart:

Proven SAP S/4HANA transformation frameworks

Industry-specific best practices

Flexible engagement models

Scalable support teams across time zones

With Ameri100, enterprises do not just implement SAP—they transform their entire way of doing business.

Start Your Greenfield Journey Today

The Greenfield path is not for everyone—but for those ready to reimagine their business, it offers unmatched potential. If you are considering an SAP S/4HANA Greenfield transformation, now is the time to plan with confidence and clarity.

Ready to modernize your ERP landscape?

Talk to Ameri100’s SAP experts and build your roadmap to transformation success.

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Ariadne's ear flicked. Her friend had been too ambitious, she warned them to collect parsnips OR radishes. They went for both. The fox seemed to shake her head. "Sorry, old friend... this is the price you'll have to pay." She refused to get caught up in another heist.

She surged with a powerful leap from her hind legs, pouncing in a graceful arc. Head turned, maw opened wide, she descended upon her pleasantly plump rabbit friend with killer precision!

The back of Vale's neck was secured in her jaws making them look like a floppity ragdoll in her mouth. The human gardener came outside with a crash of their door, and she arched her body, danced away, made a show of removing the little nuisance. Maybe they would throw her scraps for cleaning up their garden?

Darting through the thickets, it was only a considerable distance away when Ariadne suddenly gave a playful toss of her friend so that they would land in a thick pile of fallen maple leaves. "Pftch — blh — haughck!" The fox dramatically pawed over her tongue. "You taste like a swamp bubble, where have you BEEN?!"

Parsnips or Radishes. Parsnips or Radishes. Parsnips or Radishes. Parsnips or Radishes. Parsnips or Radishes. Parsnips or Radishes.

Wait.

Parsnips and Radishes!

The reminder rushed through their brain, every single thump of their back legs propelling them forward, closer and closer to the humans' garden. Their nose twitched, scents flooding in, the rush of fresh blooms and pollen from the flowers on the outer edge of the garden beds. Right there, at the edge of the garden, under the low fence, there was a hole. A hole that no fox could fit through, and certainly no dog could chase Vale through.

A perfect world displayed itself before them, a world of bright fruits, of bountiful veggies, of food. And food was the best! The best food was always found near the humans, but there was something strange...why did humans cache their food in such a strange way? Humans didn't put their food in a hole in the ground to keep it safe from prying paws? They just...put it right there in the open! Really, who would judge Vale from stealing from the humans? They made it so easy!

And this wasn't their first heist, not their first thievery, so Vale knew that they could get the parsnips and the radishes and Ari would be so impressed and--

"WHUH!" They yelped, eyes as wide as the open sky, the parsnips and radishes both tumbling out of their little paws and onto the mulched ground. As soon as the jig was up and they felt a familiar set of teeth around their scruff, Vale let their body go limp, tiny feet pitifully kicking as they gave their most dramatic screech of pain, one that roughly translated to... "What a world!!!! Let me go, you beast!!!!!!"

Then they sailed. They twisted awkwardly in the air, back legs kicking as their hips contorted and floppy brown ears windmilled wildly before a geyser of maple leaves could be spotted by anyone who had been watching the duo in the grove. From under the pile, Vale's roguish laughter could be heard as Ari voiced a strong displeasure at their, well, taste!

"A marsh, duh!!" Leaves scattered off of their soft, brown coat that was dappled with black and white, a natural camouflage in the brush of the woods! The proudly awful-tasting rabbit gave a self-satisfactory look, goofily pushing out their chest. "I was helpin' my buddy pick swamp mallow! We needed to harvest mallow sap 'cuz it's super sweet! You don't find swamp mallow anywhere 'sides a swamp!"

One ear twitched, though, still thinking. "Why'd you pick me up back there? I got radishes and parsnips for us!"