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Today on CPO Rising — “AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with Globality” https://lnkd.in/gupSv3Fb ? The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent Partners, AI will soon be ubiquitous in this sector, offering unparalleled efficiencies and capabilities. ? The transformative possibilities of AI will drive innovations in source to pay, eSourcing, risk management, and overall supply chain management, streamlining enterprise operations and improving business decision-making. ? In view of these advancements, Ardent Partners launched a special “AI in Action” interview series, where Andrew Bartolini sat down with senior executives at procurement solution providers who are focused on AI now and in the near term. These discussions are an opportunity to share their company’s focus on, expertise in, and vision for AI within the procurement industry. Today’s AI in Action profile features a conversation with Globality, Inc.'s Keith Hausmann, Chief Customer Officer, and Keith McFarlane, Chief Technology Officer. #artificalintelligence #AI #procurement #chiefprocurementofficer #Globality

Part One: 2025 Pulse on B2B Payments — B2B Modernization and AI https://lnkd.in/g6efixKw ? Did you miss the recent "The 2025 Pulse on B2B Payments" webcast, hosted by Ardent Partners and Finexio, showcasing how accounts payable is evolving from a back-office function into a strategic driver of efficiency, revenue generation, and payment security? ? The session featured industry experts Andrew Bartolini, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Ardent Partners, and Ernest Rolfson, Founder and CEO of Finexio, who delved into the transformative trends shaping the landscape of business-to-business transactions. ? In this two-part series, we provide some of the webcast highlights, including new research findings that highlight the importance of modernizing payment processes and the strategic value of AP teams. ? Watch the full webcast here: https://lnkd.in/eJ8cc_Za ? #ardentpartners #finexio #artificialintelligence #B2B #B2BPayments #AI #accountspayable #digitalpayments

Today on CPO Rising — “Magnus Mondays — Agentic AI Has Entered the Chat” https://lnkd.in/da6npTYf ? This week, Magnus explores the evolution of artificial intelligence in ProcureTech and how different AI terms relate to each other, including where the rise in Agentic AI fits into the mix and its future role in procurement. ? ? #procurement #chiefprocurementofficer #AI #artificialintelligence #agenticAI

Today on CPO Rising — “Part Two: Scale New Heights — How Technology is Transforming Spend Management” https://lnkd.in/g3nQB62R ? Did you miss Ardent Partners' recent webinar,?Scale New Heights: Improve Performance by Optimizing Your Procurement Technology, that shed light on reaching the next level of procurement performance by building a plan to get the most out of your team and technology? ? The session featured industry experts, Magnus Bergfors, VP of Research at Ardent Partners, and Nick Heinzmann, Head of Research at Zip, who explored how ProcureTech is significantly improving the performance of procurement organizations. ? In this two-part series, we provide some of the webcast highlights and a link to the full event. Part Two explores how organizations can optimize procurement by leveraging Intake Management and Procurement Process Orchestration (IM&PPO) solutions through three main approaches: a pure IM&PPO model, a fully integrated Intake-to-Pay (I2P) strategy, or a flexible hybrid model that balances both. Watch the full webcast here: https://lnkd.in/gefNFvYx #ArdentPartners #Zip #spendmanagement #intakemanagement #IM&PPO #procurementprocessorchestration #procurement #chiefprocurementofficer

AP 2025 BIG Trends & Predictions (Part 3): Solution Providers Go All-In on AI and AP Teams Refine RFP Scope for ePayables https://lnkd.in/gX2Pkhfg ? For the next several weeks, Ardent Partners is featuring a special series highlighting a major trend and prediction for 2025. ? This week features Part Three, exploring how solution providers are going all-in on AI and AP teams are refining their RFP scope for ePayables. ? #APtrends #APpredictions #accountspayable #AI #artificialintelligence #ePayables

Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age https://lnkd.in/gDq5dpmB ? Join Ardent Partners and Fairmarkit on March 27th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age. ? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past several decades, moving from simple rule-based systems to complex, self-learning models capable of reasoning, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Many are familiar with Generative AI, and while GenAI is transformative, it operates in a static, response-driven manner. It does not autonomously pursue goals, take independent action, or adjust its strategies dynamically. This is where Agentic AI enters the chat. ? Agentic AI focuses on achieving goals and taking actions in the real world. Its output is not just content, but actions taken to achieve a specific objective. Agentic AI exhibits a higher degree of autonomy and independence in decision-making and action-taking. This means that Agentic AI goes beyond content generation — it acts autonomously to achieve objectives, adapting and iterating its approach in response to changing conditions. This is the Future of AI in procurement. ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDq5dpmB ? Get to the head of the AI class by attending this webinar!

Join our Chief Research Officer (Andrew Bartolini) for a new webinar https://lnkd.in/eJ8cc_Za with Finexio and get a finger on "The Pulse on B2B Payments." As a bonus, registrants get a copy of Ardent's new eBook. #Research #b2bpayments #payments #webinar #accountspayable

Today on CPO Rising — “Magnus Mondays — Ivalua Now EMEA 2025 — Realistic Innovations” https://lnkd.in/gRup3G7G ? Magnus kicks off his 2025 conference season, attending Ivalua NOW, EMEA held in central Paris at the Carrousel De Louvre. Hear about the major announcements, including Ivalua V10, which is the company’s new platform that lays the foundation for even more advancements in AI and automation within four capability areas: accuracy, compliance and security, experience, and agility. ? Hear the latest on the future of source-to-pay and how the company’s Ivalua Virtual Assistant (IVA) chatbot interface enhances its Ivalua Intake Orchestration offering. ? #procurement #chiefprocurementofficer #Ivalua #IvaluaNOW #artificialintelligence #S2P #sourcetopay #intakemanagement #procurementprocessorchestration #IM&PPO

The 2025 Pulse on B2B Payments ? Join Ardent Partners and Finexio on March 19th @ 2 PM ET as they unveil the latest 2025 Pulse on B2B Payments research. ? Accounts Payable is evolving from a back-office function into a strategic driver of efficiency, revenue generation, and payment security. But are you leveraging the latest trends, AI innovations, and risk mitigation strategies to stay ahead? ? A sneak peek into the research shows what types of critical questions will be addressed: ?? Optimize: Transform AP into a Strategic Asset * 61% of businesses?now consider AP a strategic function, yet?39% still operate in a tactical role — what’s holding them back? ? ?? Monetize: Maximize Supplier Enablement & Cash Flow * 77% of AP teams will be using AI by mid-2025 — how is AI unlocking supplier adoption and payment optimization? ? ?? Secure: Protect Payments from Fraud & Risk * 34% of AP departments reported a B2B payment fraud attack in the last year — how are leading companies staying ahead of fraudsters? ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gheuWias ? **Exclusive Offer: All registrants will receive a complimentary digital copy of Ardent Partners' Pulse on B2B Payments—a must-read for AP, finance, and treasury professionals.

AP 2025 BIG Trends & Predictions (Part 2): AI Creates Intense Focus on Tech and AI FOMO Accelerates AP Transformations https://lnkd.in/gNvfbdGi ? For the next several weeks, Ardent Partners is featuring a special series highlighting a major trend and prediction for 2025. ? This week features Part Two, exploring the intense focus on technology driven by high expectations for AI and how AI FOMO is accelerating AP transformations. ? #APtrends #APpredictions #accountspayable #AI #artificialintelligence #ePayables