Syspro USA has partnered with ZAP, which provides cloud-based data management and analytics capabilities. The company said this week the alliance enables it to provide “an enhanced Business Intelligence solution”.

Cecilia Flombaum, who has been involved in Microsoft business applications for years, is leaving her job as global ecosystem leader for business applications. Flombaum announced the move on Linked In.

Forterro, a holding company for ERP products and companies, has been sold to Partners Group for $1.1 billion. The sale was made by the prior ownership group Battery Ventures, which will exit the business with the close, which is expected soon.