AB Technographics
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by AB and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 1100 AB employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that AB has purchased the following applications: IBM Cognos Business Intelligence for Analytics and BI in 2016, OVHcloud for Application Hosting and Computing Services in 2016, Cisco Webex Meetings for Audio Video and Web Conferencing in 2020 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems AB is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with IBM , OVHcloud , Microsoft or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing AB revenues, which have grown to $3.39 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for AB intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Analytics and BI
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Application |
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| IBM | Legacy | IBM Cognos Business Intelligence | Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI | n/a | 2016 | 2016 | In 2016, AB SA implemented IBM Cognos Business Intelligence as part of a coordinated, group-level IT program to strengthen management reporting and operational control. The IBM Cognos Business Intelligence deployment, aligned with the Analytics and BI category, was delivered as the Business Intelligence module alongside a broader QAD ERP upgrade to provide a unified data foundation for management processes across the group. The implementation emphasized controlling and reporting capabilities, including consolidated group reporting, budgeting support, interactive report analysis, and enhanced report quality for management decision making. IBM Cognos Business Intelligence was positioned as the primary tool for controlling program functions and for improving the speed and accuracy of decisions in key business areas. Architecturally the Cognos module was integrated with existing IT platforms, including the updated QAD ERP, the warehouse information system WMS, peripheral applications that support management, and other proprietary systems, creating an aggregated data layer for reporting. The deployment served a cross-system orchestration role, enabling standardized data feeds from logistics and financial applications into the Analytics and BI environment for enterprise reporting. Governance and process changes were scoped to standardize business processes, synchronize and monitor activities across departments and subsidiaries, and provide consolidated reporting for AB SA and its ATC Holding subsidiaries in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The project documentation highlights expected operational benefits such as improved data quality for management processes, tighter control of financial and logistics workflows, faster decision cycles and a potential reduction in administrative costs as a result of standardized reporting and control. |
IaaS
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| OVHcloud | Legacy | OVHcloud | Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS | n/a | 2016 | 2016 | ||
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Collaboration
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Previous System |
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| Cisco Systems | Legacy | Cisco Webex Meetings | Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration | n/a | 2020 | 2020 | ||
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ERP Services and Operations
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Manufacturing ERP | ERP Services and Operations |
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2006 | 2006 |
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HCM
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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