What Does “Big Data” Mean for the CFO?
The realm of “visibility” is a complicated one for many enterprises as they attempt to drive a full picture of various aspects of their respective organizations. The pressure of business…
CPO Rising 2015: The Agility Agenda (Report) is Now Available
I am very pleased to announce that my annual CPO Rising report is now available for download by clicking here (registration required). I began publishing an annual CPO-focused report in 2006…
Ariba LIVE 2015: AIG’s Technology Journey
Last week our team attended Ariba LIVE, which is arguably, along with the ISM conference in May, one of the two largest and most significant events in our industry. Over…
Webinar Preview: Trendspotting: AP’s Top Trends for 2015
Today’s article is a brief preview of Ardent’s upcoming “Trendspotting: AP’s Top Trends for 2015” webinar this coming Thursday at 2pm Eastern. The event, sponsored by Concur, will highlight the…
Spend Analysis & Sourcing: Connecting the Sourcing Dots for Greater Value
I recently exchanged notes with a colleague who commented that recently, CPO Rising seems to have been very focused on operational procurement and complex spend management over the past month…
Breaking News: Basware to Acquire Procserve for EUR 25.9 Million
On Wednesday, April 8, Basware, the Finland-based provider of procure-to-pay (P2P) and e-invoicing solutions, announced that it has signed an agreement with Procserve to acquire the UK-based public sector e-procurement solutions provider…
The CFO’s View Of…Travel and Expense Management
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the typical organization is now tasked with more than ever before, often asked to be the “savior” of enterprises that struggle to maintain a…
Concur Fusion and Business Network Evolution
Today’s ever-changing and dynamic business world necessitates the alignment between an enterprise, its suppliers, and the myriad processes and capabilities that are required to effectively manage corporate spend. The overarching…
AP’s Top Trends in 2015: The Increasing Automation of Accounts Payable
Editor’s note: On April 16, Ardent Partners will host a complimentary webinar (sponsored by Concur) focused on the top trends in accounts payable for the year ahead (register at this link).…
The Future of Travel and Expense Management: The Visibility Quotient
Editor’s note: CPO Rising is excited to kick off a new series of article focused on the travel and expense management (T&E) function that will help enterprises, regardless of size…