Esker news and trends

Halfway Through: 3 Things We’ve Learned From PYMNTS B2B Month
B2B Payments // October 18, 2024

It’s been a busy October at PYMNTS. The monthlong event, B2B Payments: Outlook 2030, has been putting an exclamation point on the fact that B2B payments are transforming. The first week of the Outlook 2030 event centered on how platform and network models are impacting...

Optimizing Receivables Means More Than Managing DSO
Accounts Receivable // October 18, 2024

Of all the things a business needs, cash on hand is top of the list. And against today’s dynamic operational backdrop, financial health and operational efficiency can be defined by a three-letter metric: DSO, or days sales outstanding. DSO measures the average number of days...

59% of US Businesses Link Poor Cash Flow to Manual AR Processes
B2B Payments // October 17, 2024

As Silicon Valley innovates with artificial intelligence, many companies remain burdened by outdated paper invoice systems. This disconnect hinders efficiency and presents financial risks. With invoice volumes set to rise sharply, businesses must recognize that manual accounts receivable (AR) processes can no longer meet modern...

AP/AR Automation Exposes Hidden Payment Trends
B2B Payments // October 08, 2024

By now we know the usual suspects for payments and back-office automation. There’s the paper check, and all its costs and fraud potential. There’s the paper invoice. And there’s the repetitive, manual work, not to mention the Excel spreadsheets. But there’s life beyond the usual...

Interviews & Exclusives
Optimizing Receivables Means More Than Managing DSO

October 18, 2024
Of all the things a business needs, cash on hand is top of the list. And against today’s dynamic operational backdrop, financial health and operational efficiency can be defined by a three-letter metric: DSO, or days sales outstanding. DSO measures the average number of days a company takes to collect payment after a sale, and […]

59% of US Businesses Link Poor Cash Flow to Manual AR Processes

October 17, 2024
As Silicon Valley innovates with artificial intelligence, many companies remain burdened by outdated paper invoice systems. This disconnect hinders efficiency and presents financial risks. With invoice volumes set to rise...

AP/AR Automation Exposes Hidden Payment Trends

October 08, 2024
By now we know the usual suspects for payments and back-office automation. There’s the paper check, and all its costs and fraud potential. There’s the paper invoice. And there’s the...

The Hidden Cost of Manual AR Processes

September 04, 2024
It’s almost 2025, but many enterprise firms are still chasing paper when it comes to their accounts receivable (AR). When faced with the choice between being buried in mounting piles...

Quick Reads
Esker Launches Automated Tool to Streamline Order Processing

September 10, 2024
Cloud-based automation software platform Esker released a tool to streamline order processing. Synergy Transformer provides the service by optimizing data extraction, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 10) press release. “The model harnesses advanced Transformer technology, while training data is specifically tailored to the nuances of order language, ensuring precise and efficient data extraction,” the release […]

Report: Bridgepoint Mulled Offer for Source-to-Pay Platform Esker

August 09, 2024
British private equity firm Bridgepoint Group is reportedly considering a takeover bid for French software provider Esker. Bridgepoint Group has been working on a potential offer, though its deliberations are ongoing and may...

Esker Adds ESG-Focused Features to Source-to-Pay Platform

July 09, 2024
Esker has expanded its Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform to include new features focused on helping businesses comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations worldwide. These features are designed to help chief...

Esker and EY Services France Partner to Support Digital Transformation

June 13, 2024
Esker and EY Services France have teamed up to help companies manage the emergence of disruptive technologies and regulatory changes. This collaboration brings together the capabilities of Esker, a global cloud...