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Introducing Ardent Partners’ Technology Adoption Report on Business Networks

By Andrew Bartolini October 9, 2014Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology

Today’s article is the first in a series of articles centered on our new Technology Adoption Report on Business Networks, sponsored by Hubwoo, and available for download here. While analyzing…

Procurement Influencer Series: Subhash Makhija of GEP on the Industry’s Future

By Andrew Bartolini October 3, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Technology1 Comment

When Dr. Subhash Makhija co-founded GEP in 1999, along with Neha Desai Shah, Jagadish Turimella, and Roopa Gandhi, their initial vision was to use technology to streamline procurement processes. Makhija…

GSA Takes the EASi Way, Lends the Federal Acquisition Service an ASSIST

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team September 29, 2014Articles, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

Earlier this month, senior leadership from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the agency has begun deploying two new IT systems that will help federal acquisition and procurement…

Announcing The 2014 Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”) Virtual Roundtable Series

By Andrew Bartolini September 22, 2014Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Events, People, Solution Providers, Strategy1 Comment

I'm pleased to announce the 2014 Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Virtual Roundtable Series and also share the first recorded CPO Roundtable session with you today (click link to listen). Working in…

Instant Analysis: SAP Announces Plans to Acquire Concur for $8.3 Billion

By Andrew Bartolini & Christopher Dwyer September 19, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, Events, Solution Providers, Technology1 Comment

Yesterday afternoon, global software provider SAP AG (NYSE Ticker - SAP) announced its intent to purchase Seattle-based travel, expense and invoice management solution provider Concur (Nasdaq Ticker - CNQR) for…

What Can RPO Do For You?

By Christopher Dwyer September 18, 2014Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Solution Providers, Technology

I’ve spent considerable time at this media site discussing the evolution of contingent workforce management: the evolution of the “contingent workforce umbrella” and its associated technology and solution offerings, even…

Zycus: A Briefing in Several Parts

By Andrew Bartolini September 17, 2014Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology

Ardent Partners receives regular briefings from most of the solution providers in the broader supply management market. As a firm, we've covered the distinct application markets for years and have…

Metrics that Matter for AP Operations (Webinar)

By Andrew Bartolini September 15, 2014Articles, Events, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers

Access to accurate and real-time metrics can be a game changer in today’s lightning-fast business world, but first companies must establish and measure the relevant metrics that allow them to…

The Best P2P is Collaborative

By Andrew Bartolini September 9, 2014Articles, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

It’s said that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” This is particularly true when it comes to standardizing and streamlining business processes; greater coordination between stakeholders results in situations where…

Technology Round-Up – September 8, 2014

By Ardent Partners Analyst Team September 8, 2014Articles, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology

Basware Announces Mastercard Partnership, Reaches 80 Million Transactions Per Year Basware, the world’s largest e-invoicing network, has joined forces with MasterCard, one of the world’s largest payment networks, to create…