JDA Software Group, Inc. announced a new collaboration with Google to deliver JDA’s next generation cloud-based omni-channel and supply chain solutions via Google Cloud Platform. Through this collaboration, Google will provide scalable and flexible technology platform via the cloud to support JDA’s future application development and delivery.
“Google Cloud Platform offers the unparalleled speed, performance, scalability and reliability we need to launch truly differentiated solutions. After thoroughly evaluating potential Platform as a Service (PaaS) providers, JDA chose to work with Google,” said Serge Massicotte, Executive Vice President and CTO at JDA Software.
This collaboration will significantly accelerate the development of JDA’s next generation cloud solutions. The company recently formed JDA Labs – a dedicated research and development group committed to delivering patents, best practices and entirely new products to the market. Google Cloud Platform initiatives will be developed out of the JDA Labs in Montreal.
“The supply chain and omni-channel industry is ripe to benefit from the innovation, scale and flexibility of our public cloud offering, and by betting on Google, JDA can now focus on creating high impact business solutions while quickly adapting to meet customer needs, ” said Dan Powers, Director, Google Cloud Platform. JDA’s work with Google also complements JDA’s newly announced FLEX platform strategy, which easily connects ITS existing cloud-based solutions and on-premise solutions with next generation solutions built on Google Cloud Platform.
“Google and JDA both have a good history of identifying and launching technology innovations that add value for their customers,” noted Bob Parker, Group Vice President at IDC Industry Insights. “With the founding of JDA Labs and other initiatives, JDA has demonstrated a strong commitment to research and development. Now, Google Cloud Platform should ensure that the resulting innovations reach the market faster.”