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AP Predictions for 2015: ePayments Will Become the Default

By Andrew Bartolini May 29, 2015Articles, Process, Technology

[Editor's note: Following our series on trends in accounts payable, CPO Rising is going to take a look at predictions for the future of the AP function. Today’s installment, the first of…

SURVEY: The 2015 “State of ePayables” Market Research Study

By Andrew Bartolini May 6, 2015Articles, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Technology

There’s no denying that the world of accounts payable is changing … and evolving. It’s becoming a function that is now considered to be more of a strategic information “hub”…

What Does “Big Data” Mean for the CFO?

By Christopher Dwyer April 20, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, General, Process, Technology1 Comment

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…

Ariba LIVE 2015: AIG’s Technology Journey

By Andrew Bartolini April 15, 2015Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, Complex Categories, Events, People, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

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

By Christopher Dwyer April 14, 2015Articles, Events, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology

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…

Why Should the CFO Care About Contingent Workforce Management?

By Christopher Dwyer April 14, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy

The modern-day Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has its hands in a mix of contemporary processes, capabilities, and initiatives. For years, the analyst team at Ardent Partners has spoken of (and…

Breaking News: Basware to Acquire Procserve for EUR 25.9 Million

By Andrew Bartolini April 9, 2015Articles, People, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Technology2 Comments

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

By Christopher Dwyer April 8, 2015Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process, Strategy, Technology1 Comment

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…

AP’s Top Trends in 2015: The Increasing Automation of Accounts Payable

By Andrew Bartolini April 6, 2015Articles, Events, Process, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

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).…

Trendspotting: AP’s Top Trends for 2015 (Webinar)

By Andrew Bartolini April 1, 2015Articles, Events, General, Process, Procure-to-Pay, Solution Providers, Strategy, Technology

Trendspotting...... Join Ardent's lead analysts as they highlight the key trends impacting AP in 201 and beyond on April 16th at 2PM ET - Click here for details and to…