The AP Metrics that Matter in 2019: Contested Payments
Where does the procure-to-pay (“P2P”) process begin? The answer probably depends on who you ask. Some will say sourcing is the starting point, others will say procurement, and still others…
The Importance of Information – A Key to Success in AP
This week, we continue our journey through Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2019” (click to download) by looking at another key to success, that being data or information.…
The AP Metrics That Matter in 2019: Accounts Payables Key To Success (People)
Last week on our journey through Ardent Partners’ Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2019 (click to download) we took a look at some of the top challenges plaguing AP.…
Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Matt Clark, President and COO of Corcentric
Ardent's FinTech Influencer Series highlights innovative voices in the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology, transformational thinking, and…
The AP Metrics That Matter: Top Challenges Plaguing Accounts Payable
A couple of weeks ago, we announced the availability of our annual eBook, “Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2019” (click to download) that I co-authored with Andrew Bartolini.…
Basware Terminates Discussions with Tradeshift
Basware today announced that it has terminated discussions with Tradeshift in relation to a possible offer to acquire all shares in Basware. These two leaders in the Procure-to-Pay ("P2P") space…
Ardent Partners FinTech Influencer Series: Daniel Saraste, SVP of Product Marketing and Innovation at Medius
We continue our FinTech Influencer Series, which highlights innovative voices in the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) automation. This series is the go-to spot for progressive thoughts on how technology,…
Monday First Thing: Predictive Analytics Future in Accounts Payable
As I’ve written about the last few weeks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation are having an impact on Accounts Payable (“AP”), and will continue to do so…
Monday First Thing: Artificial Intelligence in AP? Yes!
What exactly is Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as it relates to the world of Accounts Payable (“AP”) and Finance? Today, AI seems to be a ‘catch-all’ term used to lump…
Monday First Thing: What Can Machine Learning do for Accounts Payable?
Many of the technology innovations that will carry Accounts Payable (“AP”) departments and ePayables solutions into the future have already largely arrived. AP and finance leaders that keep an eye…