Shared services have changed a lot in the last 10-15 years. The adoption of electronic invoicing, smartphones, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service, RPA and artificial intelligence have kept us in a constant state of evolution. But what impact is this having on the workforce? And what can you do to start preparing for the next 10-15 years? Sharedserviceslink…
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach to Combat Fraud
Preventing fraud has never been an easy task… perhaps Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a modern approach to overcoming this age old problem. Not just for organisations but for individuals the possibilities are pretty incredible. We’ve all heard about AI and the wonders that the likes of Google and Tesla are creating with it. In the…
Digital Tools and Disruptive Technology in the Public Sector: Taking Small Steps to Make a Big Difference
When we talk about disruptive technology, many people immediately think of outlandish and extreme changes in workflow and behaviour. However, there are plenty of small changes and simple tools we can use to help make the workplace a smarter, and more streamlined place. Changing the way you work As we welcome Generation Z into the workplace,…
Can Robotic Process Automation Transform your Accounts Payable Function?
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are all poised to transform the way in which businesses work, but can they really have a direct and meaningful effect on the day to day experience of Accounts Payable (AP) and Finance professionals? What is Robotic Process Automation? It is probably best to…
What is the Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounts Payable?
The role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounts Payable is, fundamentally, to remove time consuming, repetitive, low-value tasks such as data entry from employees. Freeing accounting clerks time to focus on higher-value tasks. Simply put, if your team are typing data from a document, into any system, this is the task that RPA will…
AI & Robotics should not be about Displacing your Workforce but Enhancing it
We are working in an age where technology is pushing the very frontiers of business For too long back office functions have been considered as a cost to organisations, subsequently they have often been neglected, with issues such as, a lack of resources and cuts in funding. Advances in technology over the last few years…
