Ascend Software blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzwordits fundamentally reshaping the way businesses operate. Workday, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR, is doubling down on Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and empower employees to focus on high-value tasks.

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Ascend Software blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

Managing finances is a critical part of running any business, but supplier payments often dont get the attention they deserve. For many companies, the process is still manual, filled with repetitive tasks like cutting checks or reconciling invoices. Not only is this time-consuming, but its also expensive and prone to mistakes that can delay payments or strain vendor relationships.

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Ascend Software blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The world of finance and accounts payable (AP) is buzzing with innovation, and 2025 is shaping up to be the year of transformative trends. If youre looking to optimize your AP process and stay ahead of the curve, these are the top trends you need on your radar. (Spoiler: AP automation is a star player!

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Ascend Software blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

OCR Technology: A Great Start for AP Efficiency As businesses look to modernize their accounts payable (AP) operations, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) has become an important tool for streamlining invoice processing. Solutions like Workdays Supplier Invoice Automation (SIA) leverage OCR to extract invoice data, reduce manual data entry, and speed up workflowsan excellent first step for many organizations.

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Ascend Software blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As governments worldwide move toward mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) systems, businesses are facing a new challenge: adapting their processes to comply with these regulations. At Ascend, we believe that while the transition to e-invoicing may seem daunting, it presents a significant opportunity for businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve financial accuracy.

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Ascend Software blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Accounts payable (AP) automation has the potential to revolutionize financial operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings. However, despite the many advantages of automating AP processes, not all implementations are successful. Several factors can cause AP automation solutions to fail or fall short of expectations. Understanding these common challenges can help organizations avoid costly mistakes and ensure a smoother, more effective transition to automated AP.

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Ascend Software blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Change doesn’t come easy, and this can be particularly true for Accounts Payable teams that are considering an a new software solution. After building our business around Accounts Payable Automation since 1997, we’ve heard from many customers and prospects alike who are understandably apprehensive about expanding their existing tech stack outside of Workday.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 10, 2024

Ascend Software, a certified Workday Financial Management partner and leading innovator in Accounts Payable Automation, is launching its latest offering, Ascend Payments. This new feature enables businesses to streamline payment processes, enhance operational efficiency, unlock significant cost savings, and turn supplier payments into revenue-generating opportunities.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 3, 2024

In today's digital era, businesses are constantly seeking ways to boost their operational efficiency and streamline complex processes. One pivotal area that stands out for potential optimization is the Accounts Payable (AP) department. Traditionally bogged down by manual, paper-based tasks, the AP process can be a significant drain on resources and time.

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Ascend Software blog

JUNE 6, 2023

In recent years, there has been a significant reduction in government funding for healthcare. This has had a major impact on healthcare companies, who are now facing increased financial pressures.

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MAY 25, 2023

Accounts Payable (AP) automation is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their invoice and payment processes. By replacing manual tasks with automated systems, AP automation can generate significant cost savings and efficiency improvements. But what do these savings look like in real terms? This blog post delves into the research and survey data to provide a comprehensive picture of the cost benefits of AP automation.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 23, 2023

In the realm of financial operations, accounts payable holds a crucial role. However, it is not without its fair share of challenges. Managing invoices, payments, and vendor relationships can be a complex and labor-intensive process, prone to various pains that hinder efficiency and accuracy. In this blog, we will explore the top pains of accounts payable and discuss strategies to overcome them.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 18, 2023

Investing in an Accounts Payable (AP) automation solution can dramatically streamline your business operations, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. However, with a myriad of options available, choosing the right solution can be daunting. This blog will delve into the top features you should consider to ensure you select a solution that aligns with your enterprise's needs.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 16, 2023

In the world of business, understanding your expenditures is crucial. One of the costs that can often fly under the radar is the price of processing a purchase order (PO). While it might seem like a negligible expense, it's important to remember that small costs add up, especially when you're dealing with a high volume of orders. In this blog post, we'll break down the average cost of processing a purchase order and discuss strategies for reducing it.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 11, 2023

Invoicing is an essential aspect of any business, and it is vital to have a good understanding of the key invoice terms to ensure accurate billing and timely payment. Here are the top invoice terms that every business owner or freelancer should know.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 9, 2023

For businesses that rely on manual invoice and payment processing, the cost savings and efficiency gains of implementing an automation solution can be significant. By automating AP processes, companies can reduce time spent on manual processing and processing costs, while improving accuracy and reducing the risk of errors.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 4, 2023

As a critical function of any business, Accounts Payable (AP) is responsible for managing the company's financial obligations to its vendors, suppliers, and creditors. Whether you are a seasoned accounting professional or a new entrant into the field, understanding the terminology associated with AP is essential. We have compiled a comprehensive glossary of Accounts Payable terms to help you navigate this critical area of business finance.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 2, 2023

Accounts payable departments are an essential part of any organization, ensuring that suppliers and vendors are paid accurately and on time. However, the traditional paper-based invoice processing method is prone to errors, delays, and high costs, making it inefficient and time-consuming. Fortunately, advancements in technology have led to the development of automated AP workflow solutions that can streamline the accounts payable process and eliminate the need for manual intervention.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 27, 2023

The world of accounts payable (AP) is undergoing a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies playing a crucial role in this evolution. Cutting-edge technologies are reshaping accounts payable automation. We will discuss intelligent invoice processing, AP workflow automation, and AI-driven AP solutions.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Struggling with time-consuming and inefficient accounts payable processes in your healthcare organization? Dive into this comprehensive blog post to learn how healthcare AP automation can help streamline invoice processing, reduce costs, and enhance patient care, offering valuable solutions to your AP challenges. Choosing the right solution can provide performance similar to that of OU Health.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Managing the accounts payable process is a crucial aspect of any organization's financial management. With a well-structured and efficient system, businesses can improve their cash flow, maintain better relationships with suppliers, and optimize their financial processes.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 18, 2023

In today's fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive. One area where businesses can make significant improvements is in their accounts payable (AP) processes, and automated invoice processing is at the forefront of this transformation.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Ascend AP Automation, a Workday Select Partner for AP Automation and leading provider of accounts payable automation solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Stormloop Technologies, a consulting firm specializing in Workday Financial Management. The partnership aims to help Workday Financial Management customers optimize and streamline their ERP processes through the use of Ascend AP Automation's cutting-edge technology and Stormloop Technologies' expert consultancy services.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 11, 2023

As businesses grow and expand, their financial processes become increasingly complex and time-consuming. To keep up with the demands of day-to-day operations, many organizations turn to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Workday Financial Management to manage their financial data.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 6, 2023

Accounts payable is a crucial function in any business that involves the management of all outstanding invoices, payments, and expenses. Many companies opt for a single supplier solution (Best of Suite) by bundling accounts payable, content management systems, ERP, etc. - but this may not always be the best approach.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Accounts payable (AP) e-document compliance is a topic that has been gaining traction in recent years. As businesses continue to move towards digitalization and automation, ensuring compliance with e-document regulations is becoming increasingly important. In this article, we will explore the latest news and developments in AP e-document compliance with focus on France and Spain.

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Ascend Software blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Accounts Payable (AP) is a crucial function of any organization. It is responsible for managing the payment of bills and invoices to suppliers and vendors. However, many organizations struggle with their AP processes, leading to inefficiencies and financial losses.

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Ascend Software blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Improving Vendor Relationships Improving vendor relationships can have a significant impact on accounts payable efficiencies. Here are some ways in which it can be achieved: accounts payable process improvements.

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Ascend Software blog

MAY 12, 2020

When it comes to software, it often takes multiple products to form an efficient end-to-end solution. That's one of the main reasons why software solution companies form partnerships, as they allow you to deliver a more complete solution to solve their customers' problems.

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MAY 25, 2021

It's amazing to hear stories of how much efficiency and cost savings can be achieved through AP automation. But, leaders like Josh Kennedy will tell you that it's not as simple as picking a solution, turning it on, and saying goodbye to slow manual processing. Josh and his team underwent major changes to move from a manual AP process to a fully automated one with Ascend SmartTouch AP for Workday and they solved some significant business problems along the way.

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Ascend Software blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

Your costs are… costly. It’s interesting to consider that the function of processing and paying invoices has significant costs associated with it. Maybe “interesting” is the wrong word. Below we examine the differences between PO-matched invoices and non-PO invoices and how their processing costs affect an organization. If you want to learn about all six processes and issues that cause exponential increases in AP costs and how to avoid them, read our free report, Overpaying to Pay Invoices.

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Ascend Software blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

If you've been in the Finance and Accounting world for a while, this should be nothing new to you. But, for everyone else, we've organized it into eight simple steps.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

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Ascend Software blog

JANUARY 4, 2022

AP teams are fraught with never-ending demand to close the loop on invoices, payments, and analyses.

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Ascend Software blog

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Explore your AP team’s day-to-day to maximize their potential and your enterprise overall According to a survey by Oracle , “strategic CFOs have stated that investing in new financial management technology is one of the most important goals for financial success.

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Ascend Software blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What is OCR?

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Ascend Software blog

MARCH 2, 2023

Why AP Automation? One of the most impactful things you can do to improve your organization’s Accounts Payable (AP) process is to automate it. AP automation is the use of technology to streamline and automate the invoicing and payments process.

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