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Landmark Grid Error: Invalid queue data passed to UserActionManager

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The following error can be seen in the landmark grid log if a user action has action count:0 but has completed because “Timeout” is a system action and does not count as an action coming from the flow.

This error will appear every 30 minutes in the grid log (each time the escalation thread runs)

 

“Landmark Grid Error: LPA: Error: Invalid queue data passed to UserActionManager (workunit: 35854, activity: 2, action count: 0)”

 

Resolution:

Log in through richclient and search on “pfiactivity” in the search bar. Use this menu, find the workunits that are generating the error in the grid log and check each of the activities to ensure that each one has a status of “completed”. If the status is not “completed” you can manually update the status to resolve the error.

The 10 Biggest AI Trends Of 2025 Everyone Must Be Ready For Today

It is no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has taken over our technological space. From boardrooms to classrooms to our own living rooms, it’s only going to continue to become more deeply interwoven in our personal and professional lives. Strategic business & technology advisor Bernard Marr shares an article on Forbes forecasting some of the biggest AI trends we’ll see in 2025 that everyone must be ready for right now.

  1. Augmented Working. “In 2025, I predict that there will be more thoughtful consideration of how humans can work hand-in-hand with AI to augment our technical abilities while freeing up our time to apply our creative and interpersonal skills to jobs that machines still can’t manage. Rather than simply adding chatbots to everything, this will be the way smart businesses begin to generate real value from AI in the coming year.”
  2. Real-Time Automated Decision-Making. “With businesses beginning to get to grips with the challenges of using AI strategically, those with more mature AI strategies will move toward end-to-end automation of entire business processes. This is likely to take place across logistics, customer support and marketing, where algorithms will make decisions such as how to manage inventory or how to respond to customer inquiries with minimal human intervention. “
  3. Responsible AI. “In 2025 there will be a growing awareness of the importance of developing and deploying AI in a way that’s ethical, secure, transparent, reliable and respectful of intellectual property rights. Though some of this will be driven by legislation, there’s also a growing awareness of the harm that can be caused by the irresponsible use of AI.”
  4. Generative Video. “Imagine being able to type the outline of a movie – or a short section of video, anyway – and see it brought to life in front of your eyes. Think ChatGPT but for moving images. OpenAI demonstrated proof-of-concept with its Sora model this year, and 2025 could be the year it starts to become available.”
  5. Next-Gen Voice Assistants. “AI voice assistants have been a part of our lives for many years now, but their conversational capabilities have traditionally been quite limited. This year, OpenAI demonstrated a new “interruptable” advanced voice mode for ChatGPT, capable of holding a remarkably human-like conversation. In 2025, I think we will see these capabilities appearing in an ever-growing number of devices, enabling more natural and useful voice-to-voice communication.”
  6. AI Legislation And Regulation. “In 2025, we can expect more regulations on AI, with a focus on prioritizing human rights and mitigating the potential for discrimination and disinformation.”
  7. Autonomous AI Agents. “Most AI tools we see in use today work on the basis that they carry out simple tasks, such as generating text or interpreting data in order to make predictions. This could be seen as an important step towards achieving “general” AI that’s able to apply itself to many different types of tasks. However, it also raises complicated questions about the need for AI oversight and accountability.”
  8. Navigating A Post-Truth World. “Dealing with the explosion of fake content and false news that can now be generated thanks to AI will be a major challenge for society as a whole during 2025. In 2025, I expect to see society begin to adapt to deal with this challenge. The change will be driven by governments through legislation, but also through education and at a grassroots level as we learn to become more critical of the information, we’re presented with.”
  9. Quantum AI. “While still in its infancy, quantum computing – which leverages the strange properties exhibited by materials at a sub-atomic level to perform certain computational tasks at unprecedented speed – could revolutionize AI. Enabling algorithms to work at speeds hundreds of millions of times faster than is possible using standard computers won’t just make AI faster. It could also become capable of tackling entirely new tasks, opening up new possibilities in fields ranging from vaccine and medicine development to the creation of new materials and energy sources. Expect excitement to start growing around the mind-melting potential of this during 2025!”
  10. AI In Cybersecurity And Defense. “Cyberattacks will continue to become increasingly frequent and sophisticated during 2025. This means that AI systems will become even more essential when it comes to detecting potential breaches, identifying anomalies, and automating cybersecurity systems to deal with threats before they cause critical damage. With a growing number of threats taking the form of phishing or social engineering attacks, chatbots will play a part by simulating phishing attacks and teaching us how to spot and avoid attempts to trick us into becoming victims.”
  11. Sustainable AI. “There are two elements to this one. First, there’s a growing awareness of the huge power consumption of cloud-based AI systems, and I think we will see a concerted effort to switch to sustainable and renewable energy sources in data centers. Secondly, there’s a huge potential for AI applications designed to improve sustainability and reduce the environmental footprint of other industries. From algorithmically minimizing water and pesticide use in agriculture to more efficiently routing traffic around cities in order to reduce pollution caused by vehicle emissions, 2025 will see AI continue to establish itself as a powerful tool for environmental protection.”

 

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Adding Main Content in Portal 10.1

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Lawson Portal 10.1 Series – Adding Main Content in Portal 10.1

We’ve covered three articles in the Lawson Portal 10.1 series: how to personalize the theme and portal elements of your Lawson Portal, as well as how to add personal bookmarks on the page. In the next part of the series, we will go over how to add main content.

 

In Lawson Portal 10.1, adding content to your main screen is very similar to previous versions.  First, open the left-hand menu and go to General > Content.

Expand the bookmark that has the you wish to add (on the left).  Double-click the subordinate (under the bookmark) that you wish to see on the main content page.  The item will be moved to the right side under Main Content after it is added.  If you don’t see the bookmark you are looking for, check with your administrator to make sure you have access.

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Click Save and Reload Infor Lawson.  Now your homepage will contain the content you selected.

 

The 5 Steps to Easy Cloud Migrations for Financial Companies

“Disruptions to daily operations, unnecessary downtimes, data migration challenges, and time-consuming training for employees are just some of the challenges faced by companies in the finance industry that want to update their existing ERP systems,” says Radhika Ojha, tech expert and senior editor at ERP Today. Organizations who find it hard to migrate from their legacy on-premise systems to the cloud fear that the investment would be too costly or have too many roadblocks. However, there are solutions and providers who make projects like these as seamless as possible.  For example, solutions like SAP S/4HANA are designed to eliminate these uncertainties as ERP and solution providers collaborate to ensure stability and certainty in a firm’s migration to the cloud. Ojha shares an article for Financial companies to take for cloud migrations. For businesses that want to migrate to cloud, it takes five steps to ensure they get a robust and scalable solution:

Step 1: Choosing the right solution and process. “The first step is to choose the solution that meets the business needs rather than the “hot new thing” in the market. At this stage, companies should choose an ERP partner to coach their teams through the migration process. The partner can help them understand the adaptations from their current working style to new methods in Cloud ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA that come with business processes which incorporate standard industry best practices.”

Step 2: Getting familiar with the new platform. “As soon as access is provided, it helps to familiarize the team with the new platform as soon as possible so that the testing can help the solution provider build on how the cloud ERP will function within the business.”

Step 3: Activating new processes. “This step allows the organization to understand the new processes that a business or division will use. These could include discrete or customized business processes or end-to-end ones. This step helps users to prepare for the shift to full production in a structured manner.”

Step 4: Activating digital features. “In this step, firms add new digital processes like automated “colleagues” (RPA) or advanced reporting, depending on their needs, before launching the system. Systems like SAP S/4HANA add the latest technology like built-in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotic process automation, and analytics to make business operations more efficient.”

Step 5: Acceptance and adoption. “At this stage, the teams begin to operate the new system fully. Change coaches ensure that the users are empowered to use the new system and that the change being delivered benefits the whole team. This step also ensures that the new Cloud ERP system unlocks best practices. Data can also be migrated from existing systems to the new Cloud ERP platform by assessing, cleaning, and migrating it so that the new system runs perfectly from the first day and helps in the quick adoption of the new ERP.

 

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Upcoming Events October 2024

This October is headlined by Infor Velocity summit and an In-person user event hosted by IMSUG!

 

Infor Velocity Summit

Hosted by: Infor

When: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 → Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Where: Fontainebleau Las Vegas 2777 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

What does it mean to start ahead? What do you need to stay there?

The business world looks vastly different today than it did five years ago. With the increasing pace of technological change, staff shortages, and the same 24 hours in the day, keeping up with it all – much less staying ahead – can feel impossible. In a landscape defined by acceleration, antiquated technology has no place. To succeed, you need to move with velocity.

At the Infor Velocity Summit, we are excited to unveil our latest innovations across generative AI, process intelligence, ESG, supply chain, and more, designed to grow your business with speed, purpose, and precision.

This two-day event in Las Vegas is dedicated to empowering industry professionals with tailored solutions — distilled from our work with 60,000 customers — to create a new standard for continuous improvement that drives their business forward. Don’t miss the chance to hear from peers and industry experts who have met and exceeded their goals, and participate in 1:1 meetings, immersive experiences, and meaningful networking opportunities to see for yourself how possible happens.

Full Agenda Here

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IMSUG Meeting

Hosted by: Infor Mid-South User Group

When: Monday, October 14th, 2024 from 8:00 to 3:30 (US/Eastern)

The meeting is open to all IMSUG member companies and their employees to attend for FREE.

Locations:
HCA Healthcare Conference Center
2555 Park Plaza
Nashville,TN 37203

AGENDA HERE

Afternoon Breakout Round Table Discussions:

  • Discuss the upcoming major updates for October 2024 with Infor Financials/Supply Chain Product Management and how organizations such as yours can benefit from them.
  • Discuss the upcoming major updates for October 2024 with Infor HCM Product Management and how organizations such as yours can benefit from them.
  • Discuss the upcoming major updates for October 2024 with Infor Technology and how organizations such as yours can benefit from it.

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The 5 Biggest Technology Trends For 2025 Everyone Must Be Ready For Now

As we approach the last quarter of 2024, technology experts are already forecasting the technology trends for the coming year. Bernard Marr, strategic business & technology advisor, shares an article on Forbes of the “big picture” ideas that he believes every individual and business should consider now or at least have on their radar. Each of them presents significant opportunities but also creates risks and ethical challenges that can’t be ignored.

  1. The Convergence Of Machine And Human Intelligence. “I believe the most impactful use cases for AI in 2025 will be those that involve fostering the symbiotic relationships developing between humans and machines. This means AI tools that are more closely aligned with helping us in our day-to-day work while also augmenting our human skills and capabilities.”
  2. The Biotech Revolution. “Besides healthcare, biotech breakthroughs will continue to drive new advances in agriculture, enabling the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient crops that reduce the need for harmful pesticides. Innovations such as lab-grown meat will also gain traction, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional meat production and helping to address global food challenges. Advances like these promise not only to extend our lives but to enhance our quality of life, as biotech continues to play an ever more impactful role in how we live, work, and care for our planet.”
  3. The Climate Tech Challenge. “Technology designed to reduce or even reverse the damage that humans have caused to the environment, as well as assist with progress toward reducing carbon emissions, will be a key growth area in 2025. I believe that 2025 will be a pivotal moment as these innovations and many others are scaled and integrated into everyday life. Of particular impact will be an acceleration in the development and adoption of clean energy storage, with breakthroughs in battery and grid-based technologies set to improve reliability and efficiency.”
  4. Cybersecurity At Global Scale. “Newly developed AI systems will be critical when it comes to detecting and preventing attacks, but the same technology is also likely to be harnessed by attackers to make life difficult. Increasingly, this will be done in pursuit of political aims. For this reason, I believe 2025 will be the year when we come to see cybersecurity as not just a technical issue for businesses to solve, but a critical element of national and global security.”
  5. A Quantum Leap In Computing Power. “The UN has proclaimed that 2025 will be the International Year Of Quantum Science And Technology. And while quantum computing may not have yet hit the mainstream in a way that’s visible to many of us, 2024 saw the emergence of several important real-world use cases. These include drug discovery and solving optimization problems in finance and logistics. With new developments in cloud-based quantum computing potentially making the technology available to many more businesses and organizations, 2025 could be the year that its impact on our lives becomes dramatically more tangible.”

 

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Adding Bookmarks in Portal 10.1

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Lawson Portal 10.1 Series – Adding Bookmarks in Portal 10.1

In the first two articles of the series we went over how to personalize the theme and portal elements of your Lawson Portal. The next article in the Lawson Portal 10.1 Series overview will cover how to add personal bookmarks on the page.

 

In Lawson Portal 10.1, adding bookmarks is very similar to previous versions.  First, open the left-hand menu and go to General > Content.

Double-click from the available bookmarks that you wish to add (on the left).  The Bookmark will be moved to the right side under bookmarks after it is added.  If you don’t see the bookmark you are looking for, check with your administrator to make sure you have access.

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Click Save and Reload Infor Lawson

 

Data Centers At The Heart Of The AI And Digital Economy Surge

As demand for data processing and storage increases, driven by advancements in AI, the need for robust and efficient data centers becomes paramount. Likewise, the demand for AI services and digital infrastructure rises make out data centers to be crucial for supporting these technologies. Emil Sayegh, Tech CEO, shares an article on Forbes discussing the growing importance of data centers in driving the AI and digital economy. The article highlights that cloud-service providers are expanding their infrastructure to accommodate the growing data needs of businesses and consumers. Additionally, the competitive landscape is evolving as companies invest heavily in building next-generation data centers. As more industries integrate AI into their operations, the reliance on data centers will only increase, positioning them as central to future economic growth. The conversation also touches on the challenges associated with cybersecurity and data privacy as these centers expand. Ultimately, Sayegh emphasizes that the continued evolution of data centers is vital to supporting advancements in technology and the digital economy as a whole.

 

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