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Esker is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named the Best Procure-to-Pay Software at the 2025 Fintech Breakthrough Awards for our Source-to-Pay solution suite! This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to innovation and excellence in the fintech industry. The importance of source-...
Over the past few months, I’ve had many conversations with CFOs, Finance leaders, and transformational leaders, spanning multiple industries and geographies. The common denominator in these conversations quickly became apparent: The expectations in the role of a CFO have greatly gained importance...
Ari Widlansky, Managing Director & U.S. COO of Esker Americas, has always had a passion for coaching. From assistant men’s tennis coach at the University of Miami right out of college to managing sales teams in tech startups, he’s been a leader, mentor and cheerleader to those around him. ...
The cash application process is a vital part of the accounts receivable (AR) workflow in any organization. It guarantees that the accompanying payments are automatically matched with the invoices, thereby empowering the companies to maintain their cashflow positively. On the other hand, when cash...
In times of great change and uncertainty, Accounts Receivable (AR) departments play an instrumental role in helping the business remain proactive, resilient and competitive. This blog aims to shed light on one crucial AR process — cash application — and provide a clearer understanding of how...
As we step into the second quarter of 2025, Procurement leaders are navigating through both the consequences of global economic challenges and new avenues for growth. In 2024, the industry was debating over the slow-paced economy as well as the dire need for cost management and collaboration....
Most financial leaders agree that the goal of the invoice-to-cash (I2C) process is ensuring customers pay on time. After investing so much time and money in acquiring the customer, delivering quality goods and services, and providing excellent customer service, the final step — getting paid —...
In a 2024 Gartner study, two-thirds of respondents indicated that customers are hesitant about AI being used in customer service operations. This presents a quagmire for businesses, as they increasingly look to AI to trim costs, obtain insights about business processes and stay up-to date with...
Logos aren’t meant to last forever. The average lifespan of a logo is 10 to 15 years, and ours — excluding a color change — had remained unchanged since 2007. Over time, while our graphic style evolved, the logo stayed the same, creating inconsistencies in our brand identity. It was time for a...
The rise in B2B customer payment portals has opened the door to many efficiencies for businesses and consumers alike — but it hasn’t come without its share of unwanted consequences for Accounts Receivable (AR) teams and their customers. In a recent Esker on Air podcast episode, Dan Reeve, Esker’s...
Technology isn’t the destination — it’s part of the journey — one that modern executives must navigate with a clear focus on aligning innovation with strategic objectives. The journey of business transformation is about more than embracing the newest technologies and cutting-edge solutions; it’s...
As the process for identifying, tracking and resolving financial discrepancies in customer payments, deductions management is a vital component of accounts receivable. After all, what business doesn’t want to make sure they’re getting paid the full amount they’re due? Yet many organizations treat...
To the surprise of absolutely no one, accounts payable (AP) is ranked as the most laborious, tedious, paper-heavy function in finance — even more so than accounts receivable (AR), tax reporting or payroll.1 Yikes. Thankfully, AP doesn’t have to be such a drag anymore thanks to AI-driven AP...
With the coldest and darkest days of 2024-25 still ahead of us, having something to look forward to is imperative for staying centered and in high spirits. Knowing that April is right around the corner is that source of hope and optimism for many people. But this April, there’s more to be excited...
If you have a long driveway full of snow you need to clear, would you rather use a shovel or a large snow blower? I’m guessing you’d opt for the snow blower. Because why do something manually when there’s a tool that does it better and faster? Through the use of eSourcing, there’s now a better way...
In a recent Esker webinar titled "AP & AR Automation Trends: Strategic Insights for Finance Leaders," Forrester analyst Meng Lei, along with Esker Product Managers Catherine Dupuy-Holdich and Maud Berger, explored key trends shaping the future of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable...
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