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About Andrew Bartolini
Andrew Bartolini is a globally-recognized expert in procurement, accounts payable, and supply management. As the Founder and Chief Research Officer at Ardent Partners, Andrew focuses on defining and advancing the strategies and technologies that drive business value. For more research and executive insights, follow him on LinkedIn.
The State of AP 2026 Pt. 7: The Infrastructure Imperative: AP Technology in 2026

The State of AP 2026 Pt. 7: The Infrastructure Imperative: AP Technology in 2026

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini September 8, 2026Posted inProcess, Research, Solution Providers, Technology
Accounts payable is entering a new era. After years of focusing on digitization and process automation, organizations are now applying artificial intelligence to improve decision-making, accelerate workflows, and transform AP…
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The State of AP 2026 Pt. 6: How AP Leaders View AI: Efficiency First, Strategy Next

The State of AP 2026 Pt. 6: How AP Leaders View AI: Efficiency First, Strategy Next

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini September 1, 2026Posted inProcess, Research, Solution Providers, Technology
Accounts payable is entering a new era. After years of focusing on digitization and process automation, organizations are now applying artificial intelligence to improve decision-making, accelerate workflows, and transform AP…
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A Practical Guide to the 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Market

A Practical Guide to the 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Market

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 27, 2026Posted inProcess, Research, Solution Providers, Technology
Choosing AP technology has become increasingly difficult. The market is crowded, solution capabilities increasingly overlap, and vendors continue to introduce new automation and AI features at a rapid pace. For…
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Basware acquisition of Trustpair for payment fraud prevention

Basware to Acquire Trustpair: Extending Financial Control to Payment Integrity

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 26, 2026Posted inNews, Solution Providers, Technology
Basware to Acquire Trustpair: Extending Financial Control to Payment Integrity Ardent Partners examines the Basware Trustpair acquisition and how it could extend Basware’s invoice controls into supplier verification, bank account…
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The State of AP 2026 Pt. 5: The AP AI Maturity Curve

The State of AP 2026 Pt. 5: The AP AI Maturity Curve

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 18, 2026Posted inProcess, Research, Solution Providers, Technology
Accounts payable is entering a new era. After years of focusing on digitization and process automation, organizations are now applying artificial intelligence to improve decision-making, accelerate workflows, and transform AP…
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The State of AP 2026 Pt. 2: AP Priorities in 2026: The Familiar and the Urgent

The State of AP 2026 Pt. 2: AP Priorities in 2026: The Familiar and the Urgent

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini August 4, 2026Posted inProcess, Research, Solution Providers, Technology
Accounts payable is entering a new era. After years of focusing on digitization and process automation, organizations are now applying artificial intelligence to improve decision-making, accelerate workflows, and transform AP…
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The State of AP 2026 Pt. 1: Move Toward Intelligent Operations

The State of AP 2026 Pt. 1: Move Toward Intelligent Operations

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 28, 2026Posted inProcess, Research, Solution Providers, Technology
For more than two decades, Ardent Partners' annual State of Accounts Payable research has chronicled the evolution of a function that has transformed from a back-office operation into a strategic…
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AI, Automation, and Supplier Strategy Redefining Modern Accounts Payable

AI, Automation, and Supplier Strategy Redefining Modern Accounts Payable

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 14, 2026Posted inBest Practices, Research
In recent years, accounts payable (AP) and procurement teams have sharpened their focus on supplier management as a strategic lever for delivering value. As procure-to-pay (P2P) functions mature, they face…
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Breaking Barriers: How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping B2B Payments

Breaking Barriers: How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping B2B Payments

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini July 7, 2026Posted inProcess, Technology
The business-to-business (B2B) payments sector is in the midst of a profound shift. Companies are increasingly aware that manual, paper-based processes no longer align with the speed, security, and scalability…
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Coupa Inspire 2026: Betting the Future on Data, Agents, and Outcomes

Coupa Inspire 2026: Betting the Future on Data, Agents, and Outcomes

Posted by By Andrew Bartolini June 16, 2026Posted inEvents, Process, Solution Providers, Technology
Ten Inspires in, you develop a feel for the difference between a company “performing” confidence and a company that actually has it. Recently, Inspire felt like a conference in transition.…
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