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- [Blog](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/blog/) - Stay up-to-date on the latest AP Automation tips, news, & more with the DataServ's expert insights.
- [CFOs Are Flying Blind on Cash Flow. AP Automation Fixes That.](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/cfosflyingblind/) - Most CFOs we talk to can tell you in a heartbeat what their revenue looks like. Ask them what they actually owe and when it’s due, and suddenly the room gets quiet.That silence is not a people problem. It is a process problem. And for most organizations, it lives inside accounts payable. The Liability You
- [Buy Your Last AP Automation Solution First](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/buyyourlastapautomationsolutionfirst/) - Most finance leaders don’t shop for AP automation because they love buying software. They do it because something is broken.Invoices pile up. Exception queues grow. AP staff spend too much time chasing approvals and fixing errors. Leadership wants visibility, but the “automation” platform installed a few years ago still depends heavily on manual work. That’s
- [Your AP Process Has a Compliance Problem. Automation Is the Fix.](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/complianceproblems/) - Manual AP processes create compliance gaps almost by design. When approvals happen over email, coding decisions vary by individual, and invoice documentation lives across shared drives and inboxes, the conditions for errors, fraud, and audit findings are already in place.Risk and compliance now land squarely on the CFO’s desk, and accounts payable is one of
- [Why Homegrown AP Systems Eventually Fail](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/whyhomegrownfails/) - Most homegrown AP systems start with good intentions. A workaround replaces spreadsheets, solves an immediate problem, and holds together long enough to become permanent.The issue is that “good enough” has a shelf life. These systems rarely fail quietly. They fail at month-end, during audits, or when the one person who understands them leaves. At that
- [CFO Perspectives: What They Want from AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/cfoperspectives/) - There’s a conversation happening in finance departments right now, and it sounds something like this: “Our AP process is costing us more than it should, in time, in visibility, and in strategic bandwidth.”CFOs are under more pressure than ever to lead with data, manage cash flow precisely, and make decisions that actually move the business
- [Why Your AP Department Can't Find Anything (And Why That's Costing You)](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/apcantfindanything/) - If your accounts payable team is working harder than ever but still falling behind, the problem is not your people. It is your process. And the consequences reach further than most finance leaders realize.Slow AP does not just frustrate your team. It erodes the vendor relationships your business depends on. Suppliers experiencing repeated late payments
- [Year-End Close Without the Chaos: Turn AP Pressure into Automation Wins](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/yearendclosestress/) - Timing matters. Year‑end close and tax season expose the same truth every year: manual AP increases cost, cycle time, and risk. The upside? It’s not too late to fix it. The weeks right after close are the best time to replace manual steps with AP automation that shortens your close, improves audit readiness, and reduces
- [France’s E-Invoicing Mandate: What Businesses Need to Know (and Do Next)](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/franceeinvoicingmandante/) - Navigating France’s new e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements can feel complex. DataServ helps organizations streamline and automate all their invoicing needs, from invoice processing and workflow optimization to compliance-ready integrations that support evolving regulatory mandates.With the right technology and expertise in place, your business can stay compliant while improving efficiency across accounts payable and receivable operations.France
- [AI Is an Expensive Hobby. Real Productivity Is Not.](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/aiexpensivehobby/) - For the last few years, AI has been the corporate equivalent of a gym membership everyone insists they are using. CEOs push it. Teams experiment with it. Vendors promise the moon. And yet, many leaders are still asking the same uncomfortable question.Where is the return?AI has become an expensive hobby that executives feel they cannot
- [Why E-Invoicing Needs to Be on Your List for 2026](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/einvoicingonlist2026/) - It is no longer a question of whether e-invoicing mandates are coming. They are here.As 2026 gets underway, governments across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific are actively enforcing structured e-invoicing requirements or rolling them out in phases. For CEOs and CFOs, the conversation has shifted from awareness to execution. The organizations that
- [Why Your ERP Isn’t Good Enough for AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/whyerpisntgood/) - Enterprise resource planning systems do a lot of things well. They centralize financial data, support compliance, and serve as the system of record for the business. But when it comes to accounts payable automation, most ERPs fall short in ways that cost your organization time, money, and scalability, hitting your bottom line and strategic goals.If
- [How to Streamline Accounts Payable Invoice Processing](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-to-streamline-invoice-processing/) - Explore how to streamline invoice processing for your business by utilizing the right strategies and solutions, without unnecessary complexities and hassles.
- [What is APA (Accounts Payable Automation)?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/what-is-apia/) - Yet another acronym has made its way into the finance industry, APA. That stands for accounts payable invoice automation.
- [What Is the Difference Between Agentic,  Generative and Traditional AI?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-agentic-generative-and-traditional-ai/) - Artificial intelligence is moving fast. Agentic AI and generative AI are now common in automation conversations. Exciting? Sure. But in finance, where accuracy, transparency, and compliance beat novelty, not all AI carries the same level of safety.At DataServ, we welcome innovation while protecting clients. Agentic and generative AI have value in the right roles. For
- [Key Takeaways from the 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Finance & AP](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/key-takeaways-from-the-2025-gartner-hype-cycle-for-finance-ap/) - Every year, the Gartner Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions gives finance leaders a roadmap for understanding emerging technologies.
- [What Every AP Leader Should Know About Mexico’s E-Invoicing Mandates](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/what-every-ap-leader-should-know-about-mexicos-e-invoicing-mandates/) - Learn how U.S. companies expanding into Mexico can stay compliant with CFDI 4.0 e-invoicing rules while keeping AP automation fast, accurate, and seamless.
- [Why Responsible AI Starts with Good Governance](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/why-responsible-ai-starts-with-good-governance/) - At DataServ’s Confluence 2025, one session stood out for its relevance and impact. Audrey Katcher, Partner at RubinBrown, tackled a topic that’s keeping finance leaders up at night: how to make AI work for your organization without creating new risks.RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and business consulting firms, known for its deep
- [Accounts Payable Automation is Critical To Document Intake](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/accounts-payable-automation-critical-document-intake/) - A digital mailroom at the front of an AP automation solution is essential. Learn what a digital mailroom can provide & what to expect in the right partner.
- [5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Manage Accounts Payable OCR Software In-House](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-not-manage-ocr-software-internally/) - Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology can either be an accounts payable (AP) processor’s best friend or worst nightmare. Which is it for your team?
- [Global e-Invoicing Mandates: Are You Ready?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/global-e-invoicing-mandates-are-you-ready/) - We operate in a global economy. Businesses, their subsidiaries, and their suppliers often work across borders, buying and selling goods and services around the world. Each country, however, has its own fiscal rules and tax regulations that business entities must adhere to when invoicing, and not obeying those mandates can result in fines and penalties.
- [From Pilot to Failure to Fraud: Why Unsafe AI Puts Your AP Project & Company at Risk](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/from-pilot-to-failure-to-fraud-why-unsafe-ai-puts-your-ap-project-company-at-risk/) - 95% of AI projects fail. Learn how DataServ’s SAFE AI protects your AP process from automation errors, fraud, and financial control risks.
- [AI for AP? Your Financial Controls May Be at Risk](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/ai-for-ap-your-financial-controls-may-be-at-risk/) - Protect AP automation from AI risk. Learn why SAFE AI is essential to secure data, ERP connections, and payments from prompt injection threats.
- [Still Chasing Approvals? Let AP Automation Do the Work for You](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/power-up-results-with-work-queue-management-automation/) - Tired of chasing approvals? Discover how AP automation with Automated Workflow streamlines invoice processing and reduces manual effort.
- [Why Integrating with Multiple ERPs Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/why-integrating-with-multiple-erps-doesnt-have-to-be-a-nightmare/) - Multiple ERP AP automation made simple. DataServ keeps AP running smoothly across systems, avoiding costly rebuilds and ensuring flexibility.
- [Go Global Without the Growing Pains: How DataServ Simplifies International AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/global-growth-isnt-just-for-giants-how-the-right-processes-power-expansion/) - Going global doesn’t have to mean more complexity. Learn how DataServ helps AP teams automate international invoicing, tax compliance, & localization.
- [How Vertiv Is Streamlining E-Invoicing in Germany (and What It Means for You)](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-vertiv-streamlined-e-invoicing-in-germany-and-what-it-means-for-you/) - Learn how Vertiv tackled the Germany e-invoicing mandate with DataServ and what your AP team can do to stay compliant, efficient, and future-ready.
- [The Value of Integrating Invoice Capture Services](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/outsourced-vs-integrated-invoice-capture-services/) - Outsourced vs. Integrated Invoice Capture Services, which is right for your business? If you want to save time, money, & frustration, consider outsourcing.
- [Don’t Be an AP Automation Burn Victim: Finding Success After Being Swindled](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/dont-be-an-ap-automation-burn-victim-finding-success-after-being-swindled/) - Just like the dating scene, finding a reliable and trustworthy Accounts Payable (AP) Automation vendor is a tricky endeavor.
- [Accounts Payable Best Practices: Resolving Dilemmas in your AP Process](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/3-debates-over-ap-best-practices-resolved/) - Accounts payable best practices should improve workflows, not create burdens. Here's how DataServ recommends solving common AP process dilemmas.
- [AI-based Accounts Payable Automation – Not All Partners are the Same](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/ai-based-accounts-payable-invoice-automation/) - Explore how DataServ's AI-driven accounts payable automation streamlines invoice processing, enhances accuracy, & reduces costs.
- [5 and a Half Reasons Why AutoVouch™ Is the Best AI-Powered Invoice Matching Solution on the Market](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/5-and-a-half-reasons-why-autovouch/) - Discover five and a half reasons why AutoVouch™ is considered one of the best AI-powered invoice processing matching solutions available on the market.
- [How to Improve Your Accounts Payable Audit Process & Outcome](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/accounts-payable-audit/) - Use our accounts payable audit checklist to plan for your easiest audit ever.
- [How Digital AP Automation Transforms Accounts Payable Processes](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/digital-solution-ap-processes/) - Discover how true digital AP automation streamlines invoice processing, improves cash flow, & eliminates manual tasks across your accounts payable workflow.
- [How AP Automation Improves Vendor Relationships & Boosts Business Efficiency](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/ap-automation-vendor-relationships/) - Discover how AP automation improves vendor relationships, ensures timely payments, & unlocks cost-saving opportunities for your business.
- [Building a Custom AP Workflow into Your ERP](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/custom-ap-workflow-erp-costs-risks-inefficiencies/) - Explore the costs, risks, and inefficiencies of custom AP workflows in ERP systems and why AP automation may be a better solution with DataServ.
- [What’s the Difference Between 2, 3, & 4-Way Matching in Accounts Payable?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/difference-between-2-3-4-way/) - Learn the differences between 2-way, 3-way, & 4-way matching in accounts payable & how automation with DataServ can streamline your process.
- [How Accounts Payable Automation Reduces Financial Impacts of Inflation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/inflation-cost-saving-strategies/) - Explore how AP automation can help businesses combat inflation, reduce operational costs, and optimize financial strategies.
- [Three DataServ Features and Solutions That Will Save You Time](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/three-dataserv-features-and-solutions-that-will-save-you-time/) - When comparing SaaS solution providers, there are three time-saving features and solutions that you should look for.
- [Alleviate Audit Pain with AP Invoice Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/alleviate-audit-pain-with-ap-invoice-automation/) - When it comes to audits, AP automation provides the ideal conditions: ease, access, controls, audit trail, compliance, and no stress.
- [The Top 12 AP Automation Benefits That Transform Your Financial Operations](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/the-top-ap-automation-benefits-that-transform-your-financial-operations/) - AP automation is critical to unlocking efficiency, savings, and accuracy in financial operations. Discover the top 12 AP automation benefits.
- [Reflecting on Confluence 2024: A Year of Trust](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/reflecting-on-confluence-year-of-trust/) - This year’s Confluence event marked a significant milestone for DataServ. Held on September 18-19 at Spark St. Louis, this was our largest event to date, bringing together a diverse group of clients and industry professionals to share updates, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and, most importantly, drive more value from the DataServ partnership. We were struck
- [Expand Your Capabilities: How AutoVouch Goes Above and Beyond Your ERP](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-does-autovouch-compare-to-the-average-erp/) - ERP solutions are great at streamlining information, but when you want better automation and reporting, it’s time for AutoVouch.
- [Comparing AP Software: A 2025 Buyer’s Guide](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/top-accounts-payable-automation-software-comparison/) - Explore the key aspects of some popular accounts payable software solutions so you can make the best choice for your business.
- [Is It Counterintuitive to Eliminate Paper Invoices?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/when-are-electronic-invoices-no-better-than-paper/) - Paper invoices are a constant challenge for Accounts Payable teams. Learn how to eliminate paper invoices with accurate, electronic invoicing.
- [Reflecting on Confluence 2023](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/reflecting-on-confluence/) - This year's two-day Confluence event fostered collaboration, shared insights, strengthened bonds within our community, and encouraged some fun.
- [DataServ Launches International Tax Capture Feature for AP Invoice Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/international-tax-capture/) - Keeping international taxes organized on your invoices doesn’t have to be a manual headache for AP teams. Check out DataServ’s new International Tax Capture feature!
- [How AI Affects and Improves AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-ai-affects-ap-automation/) - AI is responsible for important improvements in AP automation, handling tasks while enhancing analytics, mitigating fraud, and more.
- [Get the Most from Your OCR Investment](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/get-the-most-from-your-ocr-investment/) - Learn five questions we hear regarding OCR in Accounts Payable automation and tips for getting the most out of your technology investment.
- [Maximizing Efficiency During the Holidays: Get More Done with Fewer People](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/get-more-done-with-fewer-people/) - By implementing practical strategies, you can maximize efficiency despite the challenges of limited staff, not only during the holidays but throughout the year.
- [The Dirty (Data) Little Secret of Capture](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/dirty-secrets-of-data-capture/) - Many organizations struggle with 60% accurate OCR and APA solutions. At DataServ, we know this “dirty secret” of data capture, offering you a better solution.
- [Invoice Processing Machine: The Latest and Greatest in Document Intake](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/digital-mailroom-the-latest-and-greatest-in-document-intake/) - Discover IPM 2.0 for faster intake, OCR accuracy & global support. Automate invoice processing & eliminate manual tasks. See how it transforms AP workflows.
- [Modernize and Simplify Check Requests with DataServ’s All-New Payment Request](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/all-new-payment-request-solution/) - Easily make vendor payments without the need for an invoice with the improved Payment Request solution from DataServ. Learn more and contact us today!
- [5 Higher-Value Tasks Your AP Processors Can Work on Instead of Dealing with Paper](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/5-higher-value-tasks-your-ap-processors-can-work-on-instead-of-dealing-with-paper/) - AP automation doesn’t take jobs away; it helps employees work more efficiently. Discover 5 higher-value tasks your team can focus on when you go paperless.
- [Defining, Debunking, and Determining the Best AI Solution for AP](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/defining-debunking-and-determining-the-best-ai-solution-for-ap/) - Don't be fooled by the 'glittering' world of AI, full of false promises. What should you look out for when selecting your new AI for AP solution?
- [Automating Accounts Payable Process: How to Navigate Change Management Painlessly](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/change-up-your-approach-to-change-management/) - Ready to transition to an automated AP process? Learn how the right planning, preparation, and support can help you painlessly navigate change management.
- [Breaking Up is Hard to Do - But Finding the Right AP Partner is Worth It](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do/) - Struggling with an AP automation provider that’s not delivering? Learn how Bunzl found lasting success with DataServ after a costly detour. Discover why the right AP partner makes all the difference.
- [AP Metrics in 2025: A More Critical Approach to Accounts Payable Evaluation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/ap-metrics/) - Evaluating the right metrics helps your company refine its AP processes & position itself as a financial operations leader. Learn how to start 2025 strong.
- [Go Beyond ERP with Artificial Intelligence](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/go-beyond-erp-with-artificial-intelligence/) - Purchase-to-Pay teams have turned to Artificial Intelligence to automate workflows with paper-free, digital processes. Learn how AutoVouch can help.
- [A Better Way to Visibility](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/a-better-way-to-visibility/) - DataServ’s new analytics capabilities let clients quickly see the data, metrics, and graphs pertaining to their AP documents and processes. Take a look!
- [Supplier Networks and the Law of Diminishing Returns](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/supplier-networks-and-the-law-of-diminishing-returns/) - If you own a Purchasing Suite, learn how to set reasonable expectations about how much value you can gain from a Supplier Network.
- [High Cost of Low Invoice Visibility](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/high-cost-of-low-invoice-visibility/) - Leaders look for innovative ways to save their organizations money; Is low invoice visibility costing you more than you realize?
- [3-Way Matching: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/three-way-matching-not-one-size-fits-all/) - Understanding when and how to apply the 3-way matching process is crucial for optimizing invoice management and ensuring your AP function runs smoothly.
- [Don’t Settle for a Product – Find a Complete Partner](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/dont-settle-for-a-product-find-a-complete-partner/) - If you're struggling to reduce your organization's financial risk, attract new talent, decrease IT dependence and more... You probably need a better partner.
- [Optimizing Financial Health with AP Solutions](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/financial-health-through-ap-solutions/) - Learn how AP solutions can enhance your company’s financial health through automation, improved visibility, & accurate forecasting to make informed decisions.
- [Why Attempting AP Automation Inside Your ERP Isn't a Good Idea](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/why-attempting-ap-automation-inside-your-erp-isnt-a-good-idea/) - ERPs are extremely valuable business tools, but they're not meant to house your APA. Here are a few simple reasons why you should keep these systems separate:
- [Battling Financial Team Meeting Fatigue: Tips for a More Efficient Workflow](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/battling-financial-team-meeting-fatigue/) - Discover how to boost productivity and improve communication by using data-driven strategies for financial meetings, standups, and team collaboration.
- [Optimize Your AP Process with Analytics](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/optimize-your-ap-process-with-analytics/) - Process Optimization is a big part of many organizations and Accounts Payable is one to tackle. Hear how Nidec decided AP Automation would help them.
- [Take Back Control of Your Cash Management and AP Automation Process](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/take-back-control-of-your-cash-management-and-ap-automation-process/) - Automating your AP process can allow you to pay your bills before they're due or past due, avoid late fees, and open the door for early payment discounts.
- [Struggling with Multiple ERPs After an Acquisition? AP Automation is the Answer](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/struggling-with-multiple-erps-after-an-acquisition-ap-automation-is-the-answer/) - Deciding whether or not to merge ERPs within an organization can be tricky; There are a lot of pros and cons. How can you approach this choice with the AP team?
- [The Real Costs of Storing Paper Documents](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/the-real-costs-of-storing-paper-documents/) - It’s probably no surprise to hear that we’re big advocates for electronic document storage. We consider ourselves to be scanning and OCR specialists (so you don’t have to be!), and we love being able to serve our clients with a 100% digital single stream solution for their invoices – regardless of what format the invoices arrive in. RELATED CONTENT
- [Accounts Payable Internal Controls for Invoice Compliance](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/accounts-payable-internal-controls-invoice-compliance/) - Use our list to review your accounts payable internal controls and beef up your invoice compliance process.
- [How to Best Utilize AI Within Accounts Payable](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/best-utilize-ai-within-ap/) - Not all AI is the right solution. Understanding how AI technology is best utilized for AP and possible red flags when companies sell you on AI is crucial.
- [How to Automate Your Accounts Payable: A Step-By-Step Guide](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-to-automate-accounts-payable/) - Learn how to plan your organization’s AP automation transformation with this step-by-step guide.
- [Paperless Accounts Payable and Vendor Relationships](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/paperless-accounts-payable-and-vendor-relationships/) - Discover the importance of paperless accounts payable in maintaining vendor relationships and how it can help improve your processes. \
- [The Unseen Risks in Buying a Solution that Didn't Start as a Single Piece of Software](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/pieced-together-ap-software-risks/) - AP Automation should be a unified solution rather than a patchwork of different companies’ capabilities. Click to learn about some of the unseen risks.
- [Moving Invoices Through The System…Without Moving You To Tears](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/moving-invoices-through-the-system-without-moving-you-to-tears/) - Discover how AP automation transforms invoice management and how the right SaaS provider helps you touchlessly match invoices, automate workflows, and enhance AP efficient.
- [Making Your List and Checking It Twice: The Cost of NOT Automating](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/making-your-list-and-checking-it-twice-the-cost-of-not-automating/) - There's a huge cost to your company when you don’t automate AP. Take 3 minutes to hear from DataServ clients & Deloitte on the benefits from AP automation.
- [Know What You're Getting into When Buying OCR for AP Document Processing](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/know-what-you-are-getting-into-when-you-buy-ocr-for-ap-document-processing/) - You should know what setbacks you could see if you try to implement OCR internally, versus what a SaaS AP provider's OCR services can offer.
- [A Supplier Network Horror Story](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/a-supplier-network-horror-story/) - Don't sacrifice client relationships by converting to a Supplier Network. DataServ's paperless accounts payable solutions can help.
- [8 High-Value Tasks Your AP Team Can Move Toward with Paperless Accounts Payable](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/8-high-value-tasks-your-ap-team-can-move-toward-with-paperless-accounts-payable/) - Do you need more ideas about how to keep your staff focused on high-value tasks after adopting AP Automation? We've got you covered:
- [AP Automation & RPA = Trouble](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/ap-automation-rpa-trouble/) - There are a few specific uses for Robotic Process Automation in finance and AP, but RPA often ends up costing more than it saves with AP Automation.
- [Why We Use a Five-Step Quality Assurance Process](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/why-we-use-a-five-step-quality-assurance-process/) - A key reason why our Invoice Processing Machine is so essential to our client's success is a 5-Step Quality Assurance Process.
- [How APA Could Have Prevented the SEC Case Against Kraft Heinz](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-apia-could-have-prevented-the-sec-case-against-kraft-heinz/) - Kraft Heinz's $62 million SEC settlement was completely avoidable: Read more to learn how a proper APA solution can prevent fraud and improve AP processes:
- [The Virtual Quarterly Close: Are You Ready?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/the-virtual-quarterly-close-are-you-ready/) - Is your team ready for the virtual quarterly close? In our new work-from-home world, closing down the financial quarter provides a new set of challenges.
- [Checking The List Twice Before Using Credit Cards to Pay Invoices](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/checking-the-list-twice-before-using-credit-cards-to-pay-invoices/) - Remember the scene in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ where Clark Griswold’s boss – after being dragged in a big red bow to Clark’s house by Cousin Eddie to atone for canceling the company Christmas bonus program – says “Sometimes things look good on paper, but they lose their luster when you see how it affects
- [How to Find the Best Accounts Payable Automation Software](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-accounts-payable-automation-software/) - Finding the right AP automation software can be tricky. Here are some tips to help find the best accounts payable automation software for your business.
- [The Value of DataServ's Direct Ship Automation Component](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/the-value-of-dataservs-direct-ship-automation-component/) - Accounts Payable invoice automation solutions are comprised of many components – Invoice Processing Machine, optical character recognition, pre-ERP three-way match, etc. – and as a solution provider, you’re sometimes surprised at which specific component is going to resonate with a particular organization. We learned this recently when the “direct ship” automation component of our AP automation solution
- [What Everyone Should Know About Short Paying Invoices](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/the-one-best-practice-all-ap-professionals-should-follow-when-short-paying-invoices/) - Learn what it means to short pay an invoice and the best way to do it. There is one best practice that all AP professionals should follow.
- [Touchless Process for Invoice Matching Now the New Norm](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/touchless-process-for-invoice-matching-now-the-new-norm/) - Does your AP department rely on manual invoice delivery and matching? Learn how to achieve touchless invoice processing on more than 80% of your invoices.
- [The Strategic Value of Paperless Accounts Payable](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/paperless-accounts-payable/) - Turn your Accounts Payable team into a strategic force who add to the bottom-line of your organization, through AP automation.
- [Navigating the Latest Staffing Trends and Embracing Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/navigating-staffing-trends-and-embracing-automation/) - Whether it’s difficulty attracting and retaining talent or hiring freezes and limited resources, automation can be the solution your business needs.
- [The Evolution of the Buyer's Journey](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/evolution-of-the-buyers-journey/) - The buyer’s journey is a critical aspect of procurement and AP processes. Businesses must adapt to changing pressures to stay competitive in the market.
- [Expressing Gratitude: Being Thankful for Our Clients](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/expressing-gratitude/) - In the spirit of the holidays, we want to reflect on how much we cherish our clients’ partnership and our commitment to you.
- [Invoice Validation: Streamline Your Payment Process with Proven Methods](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/invoice-validation/) - You have two options: Manual data entry or OCR. But not every OCR solution is created equal. What should you expect from advanced OCR software?
- [Purchase Orders vs. Purchase Requisitions: What’s the Difference?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/purchase-order-vs-purchase-requisition/) - Create the right document for your company's needs with the appropriate purchase order vs purchase requisition process.
- [How Innovation Attracts Top Talent](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-innovation-attracts-top-talent/) - Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for an organization's success, and innovation showcases your business as a forward-thinking, desirable workplace.
- [There’s Still Time: Automating Your AP Isn’t Limited To Q1](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/automating-ap-after-q1/) - Your company doesn’t have to wait until the beginning of the year to get rid of outdated AP processes. Learn how to streamline your AP at any point this year.
- [Protect Against Fraudulent Payment Requests with Accounts Payable Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-ap-automation-allows-you-to-avoid-adhering-to-fraudulent-payment-requests/) - Explore how organizations can detect potential risks and suspicious activities, enhance compliance, and improve security with AP automation.
- [APA Automation: You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/apia-automation-you-cant-fix-what-you-cant-see/) - Sometimes it’s the little things: It’s the invoice that disappeared in routing, or the vendor who didn’t receive payment because the master file didn’t get updated so it was sent to the wrong address or the wrong ACH account. It’s the things that take a little extra time when they have to be done, but
- [How to Optimize Results from Paperless Accounts Payable](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/how-to-optimize-results-from-paperless-accounts-payable/) - The dramatic shift to remote working has brought several aspects of the traditional accounts payable process into light: How can you stay accurate remotely?
- [Mergers and Acquisitions: Finance Should Come First](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/mergers-and-acquisitions-finance-should-come-first/) - Mergers and Acquisitions are alwa difficult to navigate, regardless of where you start. In a landscape of pitfalls and uncertainty, finance should come first.
- [Why Do SaaS Automation Projects Fail?](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/why-do-saas-automation-projects-fail/) - We have all heard the stories of organizations spending thousands – sometimes hundreds of thousands – on a Software as a Service (SaaS) automation project and never reaching its “go live” date. We always cringe when we hear those stories, because we know nearly every time, this “failure to launch” was completely preventable. Through our
- [Digital Transformation: It’s More Than Just Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/digital-transformation-its-more-than-just-technology/) - Don't get stuck in the mindset of "that's the way we've always done it." Digital Transformation is a necessary and exciting part of growing your business.
- [6 Common Roadblocks to Accounts Payable Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/blog/6-common-roadblocks-to-accounts-payable-automation/) - Learn how an automated AP process can reduce errors, late payments, and help you save money by taking advantage of early-payment discounts.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.dataserv.com/) - Streamline your AP process with DataServ’s automation. Boost efficiency and accuracy, discover how today & schedule a consultation!
- [Intelligent Routing](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/intelligent-routing/) - Ensure every invoice reaches the right authorized approver with Intelligent Routing built directly into DataServ's AP automation platform.
- [AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/ap-automation/) - Revolutionize accounts payable with AI-powered AP automation from DataServ. Achieve 99%+ accuracy, reduce costs & streamline workflows. Get started today!
- [Automated Workflows](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/automated-workflows/) - Streamline your accounts payable process with our tailored workflow solutions. Automate, reduce errors, & save time. Book a consultation today!
- [Solutions](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/) - DataServ offers automated accounts payable solutions to streamline invoice processing, boost efficiency, & drive cost savings. Contact us today to learn more!
- [Home](https://www.dataserv.com/home-2/) - Simplify workflows, streamline process, and automate manual proceesses to allow your team to focus on expectations with our Account Payable solutions.
- [Legal Documents](https://www.dataserv.com/legal-documents/) - Configuration Document Initialization Fee Explanation Service Fee Explanation
- [Confluence 2026](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/confluence-2026/) - Confluence 2026 AP Automation. Real Insights. Peer Connections. Confluence DataServ Confluence 2026September 17-18, 2026 | St. Louis, MissouriHilton St. Louis FrontenacJoin fellow AP and finance leaders for two days of insights, peer learning, networking, and collaboration focused on the future of AP automation. Confluence brings together DataServ clients, industry experts, and product leaders to explore
- [Events](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/events/) - Check out DataServ's recent and upcoming events, conferences, podcasts, webinars, and other important activities related to Accounts Payable Automation!
- [Join a Live Demo](https://www.dataserv.com/schedule-a-demo/) - Join us for an efficient, 30-minute demo for an overview of our platform as well as a review of capabilities and features.
- [ERP Integration](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/erp-integration/) - DataServ customizes AP automation ERP integration software to fit your needs, working perfectly with most providers. Schedule a Consultation today!
- [Our Leadership Team](https://www.dataserv.com/leadership-team/) - Meet the people that power our products, those that have helped us grow, and those who have led the DataServ team since 1994.
- [Penta & AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/penta-ap-automation/) - Optimize construction invoicing with Penta ERP AP integration and DataServ—accurate, automated, and tailored for 2- and 3-way matching and job costing.
- [E-Invoicing Compliance](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/e-invoicing-compliance/) - Stay ahead of global e-invoicing mandates with DataServ. Our AP automation ensures compliance across 100+ countries with built-in validation, audit-ready records, and scalability.
- [Careers](https://www.dataserv.com/about-us/careers/) - Do great work and have fun doing it. Make a meaningful impact and have fun as part of the DataServ team. View our current open positions and apply today!
- [API](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/api/) - Integrate DataServ directly into your systems and automate the way you access and manage data.
- [Vendor Portal](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/vendor-portal/) - Streamline vendor management with DataServ’s Accounts Payable Vendor Portal Solutions. Learn how to track invoices, payments, and improve supplier relationships.
- [Invoice Processing Machine](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/automated-invoice-processing-ai/) - Automate invoice processing with AI & achieve 99%+ accuracy. No setup, no templates—just clean, fast AP data. Book a demo today.
- [Intelligent Vendor Capture](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/ai-capture/) - Streamline invoicing with DataServ’s AP Vendor Capture, using AI-powered technology for accurate, clean data & seamless integration. Learn more today!
- [Contact Us](https://www.dataserv.com/contact/) - Ready to learn more about our SaaS AP solutions? Have a technical question? Contact us today by completing our online form.
- [Prophet 21 & AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/prophet-21-ap-automation/) - Streamline Prophet 21 AP automation with DataServ: Fast 3-way matching, clean data, and seamless integration built for distributors.
- [IOFM Fall 2025](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/iofm-fall-2025/) - Join DataServ at IOFM Fall 2025 in Las Vegas to explore the latest in AP automation. Visit us in booth 113 and discover how to simplify your AP process.
- [Payment Request](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/payment-request/) - Learn how to simplify payments with DataServ's AP Payment Processing and Payment Request capability, perfect when invoicing or purchase orders aren't feasible.
- [Construction](https://www.dataserv.com/industries/construction/) - DataServ's AP Automation Software for Construction Companies simplifies job costing, boosts efficiency, & speeds up payments. Contact us today to learn more!
- [Research and Reviews](https://www.dataserv.com/research-reviews/) - See what some of the most reputable research organizations, such as Gartner, have to say about DataServ solutions and service!
- [Distribution](https://www.dataserv.com/industries/distribution/) - AP Automation Software for Distribution Companies streamlines invoices, purchase orders, and receipts. Contact DataServ today to learn more!
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.dataserv.com/privacy-policy/) - An in-depth look at how to protect the security and privacy of your personal data.
- [SAP Ariba & AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/sap-ariba-ap-automation/) - Ensure 100% invoice processing with SAP Accounts Payable Automation & SAP Ariba, even when invoices fall outside your supplier network.
- [Oracle ER](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/oracle-erp-integrations/) - Seamlessly integrate AP automation with Oracle ERP. Boost efficiency, cut costs, and streamline AP. Get started with DataServ today!
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.dataserv.com/accessibility-statement/) - The DataServ website has been built using code-compliant W3C standards for HTML and CSS. Learn more about our site accessibility.
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- [Client Testimonials](https://www.dataserv.com/about-us/partners/) - Watch some testimonial videos and hear from clients that have been with us for 10+ years! They'll tell you all about the DataServ Difference.
- [Our Why](https://www.dataserv.com/about-us/our-why/) - At DataServ, we create accounts payable process improvements so you can focus on what matters most for your business.
- [About Us](https://www.dataserv.com/about-us/) - Since 1994, we have worked to change the way software is delivered, offering unparalleled AP Automation solutions with a SaaS platform built from scratch.
- [Resource Library](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/) - Explore DataServ's AP Resource Library for white papers, videos, infographics, solution sheets, and more to guide your journey to process automation."
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/faq/) - You have questions, but we have answers. Check out our FAQs, or reach out to our team for more information.
- [Guides](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/guides/) - Read through our informative white papers to discover more about AP Automation and how to effectively utilize it for your business.
- [Industries We Serve](https://www.dataserv.com/industries/) - We are eager to work with any company that can benefit from AP process automation, such as manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and more.
- [Manufacturing](https://www.dataserv.com/industries/manufacturing/) - AP Automation for Manufacturing modernizes processes, boosts efficiency, and speeds up payments to take advantage of vendor discounts. Learn more today!
- [AutoVouch](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/auto-vouch/) - DataServ's AI Invoice Matching Software, AutoVouch™, boosts efficiency by automating purchase order, receiving data, and invoice matching. Talk to us today!
- [Accounts Payable Analytics](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/analytics-reporting/) - Optimize your AP process with real-time dashboards & insights from DataServ’s AI-powered analytics. Book your free consultation today.
- [SAFE AI](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/security-compliance/) - Our Secure, Assured, Financial-Grade, and Ethical approach to AI is purpose-built for the complex demands of accounts payable.
- [Fraud Prevention Solutions](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/fraud-prevention/) - Discover DataServ’s AI-driven fraud prevention tools. Stop threats, protect your finances, & stay compliant. Book a free consultation today.
- [3-Way Matching Invoice Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/3-way-matching/) - Eliminate invoice errors, reduce fraud, and streamline AP with DataServ’s 3-way matching solution. Book a consultation today.
- [Platform](https://www.dataserv.com/platform/)
- [Accounts Payable Automation Software Comparison](https://www.dataserv.com/accounts-payable-automation-software-comparison/) - Read our accounts payable automation software comparison to decide which software features your team needs most. Get help from DataServ today.
- [AP Automation ROI Calculator](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/ap-roi-estimator/) - DataServ's AP ROI Calculator helps predict potential savings. Answer 4 questions to calculate your organization's return on investment. Try it today!
- [How Automated is Your Company?](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/how-automated-is-your-company/) - Use our AP Automation Calculator to assess your business's AP automation and discover how DataServ can help you improve efficiency. Try it today!
- [Brochures & Sales Sheets](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/brochures/) - View our AP Brochures and Solution Sheets to learn how DataServ’s AP Automation can help streamline your business processes. Contact us to learn more!
- [hub](https://www.dataserv.com/hub/)
- [Instant Demo](https://www.dataserv.com/instant-demo/) - Access the Instant Demo Now Experience the Power of DataServ's AP Automation Solutions at Your Own Pace The ready-to-view demo provides a comprehensive overview of our features, showcasing how DataServ can streamline accounts payable processes and boost efficiency. Fill out the form information to view the demo. Please note a member of the DataServ team may
- [Initialization with Tailoring](https://www.dataserv.com/initialization-with-tailoring/) - Initialization with Tailoring Our Proprietary SaaS Implementation Methodology Contact Us Book a Demo How to Ensure APA Project SuccessDataServ was designed for this! From inception in 1994 as the first SaaS platform for AP automation, the very definition of this offering was designed to make sure you got the value from the software. Think about it:
- [Vendor Inquiry](https://www.dataserv.com/solutions/vendor-inquiry/) - Vendor Inquiry gives your vendors secure access to their invoice information so your team can stay ahead of processing. Secure your invoice today.
- [Quick Start](https://www.dataserv.com/quick-start/) - Quick Start to Automation Move Quickly to Digital Accounts Payable Start Now Book a Demo DataServ partners with clients to initialize AP invoice Automation Solutions in Days, Not Months. DataServ AP invoice automation (APA) improves financial controls, increases visibility, reduces invoice processing costs, frees staff time, mitigates invoice fraud, and streamlines the approval process. Now
- [Terms of Service](https://www.dataserv.com/terms-of-service/) - Review the terms of services for legal information prior to working with us at DataServ.
- [Webinars](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/webinars/) - Take a deeper dive into AP with informative, educational webinars from DataServ.
- [Videos](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/videos/) - Check out video overviews of how our services can help, instructional walk-throughs to get started, video testimonials, and more.
- [eBooks](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/ebooks/) - Browse through our selection of eBooks to read more about AP Automation and how it can benefit your business.
- [Whitepapers](https://www.dataserv.com/resources/whitepapers/) - Read through our informative white papers to discover more about AP Automation and how to effectively utilize it for your business.

## Case Studies

- [How Veterinary Services Inc. Modernized AP with DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/vsi/) - How Veterinary Services Inc. Modernized AP with DataServ Key Results: ~25,000+ invoices processed annually across PO and non-PO categories ~19-hour average Invoice Processing Machine™ turnaround time 0.00% capture error rate in the majority of months AutoVouch™ success rate improved from 28% to 46% over time Reduced manual workload through automated capture, routing, and matching Key
- [Ten Years Strong: How Rack Room Shoes Built a Smarter, Scalable AP Operation with DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/rackroom/) - Ten Years Strong: How Rack Room Shoes Built a Smarter, Scalable AP Operation with DataServ Key Results: Over 41,000 invoices processed per year Near-zero invoice capture error rate 99.8% or greater system uptime every month 72% of invoices received via email, reflecting steady year-over-year growth in digital submission 24% of invoice volume now processed through Ten Years Strong: How Rack Room Shoes Built a Smarter, Scalable AP Operation with DataServ
- [Case Study: How Valin Corporation Automated 81% of Its PO Invoice Matching](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/case-study-valin/) - How Valin Corporation Automated 81% of Its PO Invoice Matching Key Results: ~37,900 invoices processed in the most recent 12-month period 81% AutoVouch™ match rate, ranking Valin among the top performers across all DataServ clients 100% SLA compliance in 11 of 12 months; 0.00% capture error rate sustained across the full review period PO invoices The company has been a DataServ client since 2008, making it one of the longest-tenured partnerships in DataServ’s portfolio.
- [Case Study: How DataServ and NFI Group Optimized AP Automation Together](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/case-study-how-dataserv-and-nfi-group-optimized-ap-automation-together/) - How DataServ and NFI Group Optimized AP Automation Together Key Results: Improved AutoVouch™ automation performance Reduced AP processing friction Established a structured collaboration model Delivered targeted system enhancements Stabilized and optimized the AP automation environment Created a forward-looking optimization roadmap Key Stats: Multiple operating regions, including North America and Europe Client since 2020 with ongoing NFI Group partnered with DataServ to modernize and standardize accounts payable operations globally across multiple business units and regions.
- [Case Study: Murphy Company](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/case-study-murphy-company/) - Learn how DataServ optimized Murphy Company's account payable using automation, saving thousands of dollars and hours.
- [Case Study: How AB Mauri Achieved Touchless AP in a  High-Volume Manufacturing Environment](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/case-study-ab-mauri/) - Read about how AB Mauri, a baking supply company, transformed their accounts payable process with DataServ over a period of 5 years.
- [Case Study: Vertiv and DataServ Streamline Global AP for the E-Invoicing Era](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/vertiv/) - Vertiv and DataServ Streamline Global AP for the E-Invoicing Era Key Results: Global AP standardization across North America, EMEA, and APAC AutoVouch™ success rate doubled and continues to rise Collaborating to deploy lean accounting practices across the growing company E-Invoicing compliance framework deployed for Germany and expanding to Belgium & Poland Manual workload reduced through Vertiv transformed AP into a streamlined, scalable, and globally compliant function.
- [Case Study: Hormel Foods](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/hormel-foods/) - Read about how Hormel Foods, a Fortune 500 American food processing company, returned to DataServ after a disappointing experience with another APA provider.
- [Case Study: Wiese USA](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/wiese-usa/) - Wiese USA Centralizing AP Automation to Redistribute Workload A DataServ Client since 2014 Key Results: 75% reduction in FTEs since initialization 72% first-pass AutoVouch™ success rate 66% first-pass success rate for all PO Invoices Key Stats: Invoice volume: 147,502 (last 360 days) ERPs: EBS; Microsoft Dynamics AX (2012 R2) Team size: 1,000 – 5,000 Industry:
- [Case Study: Bunzl](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/case-study-bunzl/) - Discover how Bunzl transformed its accounts payable operations by switching to DataServ, achieving a 90% reduction in AP labor costs & zero system downtime.
- [Case Study: How InterMetro Achieved 70% Touchless AP with DataServ!](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/intermetro/) - Read about how InterMetro achieved 70% touchless AP automation with DataServ, seamlessly integrating with Oracle ERP and preparing for global expansion.
- [Case Study: How Veolia Achieved 100% AP Automation with DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/veolia/) - Discover how Veolia, a global environmental services leader, automated 100% of its AP invoices with DataServ, reduced manual effort, & improved exception handling.
- [Case Study: Merchants Fleet Modernizes AP Operations with DataServ’s Tailored Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/merchants-fleet-modernizes-ap-operations-with-dataservs-tailored-automation/) - Merchants Fleet Modernizes AP Operations with DataServ’s Tailored Automation A DataServ client since 2014 Key Results: 99% monthly AutoVouch™ rate 84% average monthly touchless invoice processing 15 days of additional visibility into invoice processing Instead of hiring 1 AP clerk for every 4k vehicles added to the fleet, they’ve added 40k new vehicles to their
- [Case Study: PolyOne Corporation](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/polyone-corporation/) - Learn how DataServ helped PolyOne decrease its workforce, provide increased visibility into payable obligations, and eliminate paper.
- [Case Study: Global Manufacturer](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/global-manufacturer/) - Learn about one Global Manufacturer who decided to pursue a new e-procurement software only to be met with more frustration, leading them back to DataServ.
- [Case Study: R.T. Moore](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/r-t-moore/) - R.T. Moore boosted AP efficiency with DataServ, automating 74K invoices and achieving an 83% AutoVouch™ success rate & 70% touchless processing.
- [Case Study: Continental Commercial Products](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/continental-commercial-products/) - Learn how DataServ helped Continental Commercial Products' AP team gain quick visibility and tracking of all documents with integrated operations.
- [Case Study: Arbill](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/arbill/) - Learn how DataServ helped Arbill automate their AP process using a single solution that ensures visibility across all AP transactions and more.
- [Case Study: American Senior Communities](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/american-senior-communities/) - Learn how DataServ helped American Senior Communities achieve an automated workflow to reduce errors, speed up processing, and gain visibility into their AP.
- [Case Study: Nidec Motor Corporation](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/nidec-motor-corporation/) - Learn how DataServ's AutoVouch program helped Nidec Motor Corporation ease workflow disruption and allow the AP team to spend time on higher-value tasks.
- [Case Study: OTC Industrial Technologies](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/otc-industrial-technologies/) - Learn how DataServ eliminated OTC Industrial Technologies’ manual tasks with their document capture, exception, and retention workflow process.
- [Case Study: Under Armour](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/case-study-under-armour/) - Under Armour, a global leader in sports apparel, made a significant investment in implementing SAP Ariba as their ERP system to streamline their accounts payable (AP) process.
- [Case Study: White-Rodgers](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/white-rodgers/) - Learn how White-Rodgers realized substantial productivity and manageability gains of payables processes and simplify tax audits with the DataServ solution.
- [Case Study: Spartech Corporation](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/spartech-corporation/) - Learn how DataServ helped the Spartech Corporation consolidate redundant business operations to improve workflow & lower processing cost.
- [Case Study: EW Scripps](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/ew-scripps/) - Read about how EW Scripps, one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, brought their outsourced AP processes back to the USA:
- [Case Study: A Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/fortune-500-manufacturing-company/) - Learn how DataServ helped a Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company leverage its AP expertise to tailor our solution to their unique payables process.
- [Case Study: Wente Family Estates Follow Up](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/wente-family-estates-follow-up/) - Learn how DataServ helped Wente Family Estates streamline AP with AutoVouch to process a greater volume of invoices with the same number of people.
- [Case Study: Elmer's Products](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/elmers-products/) - Learn how DataServ helped Elmer's Products eliminate paper from their AP department, using the Invoice Processing Machine to capture invoices and data upfront.
- [Case Study: Duncan Industrial Solutions](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/duncan-industrial-solutions/) - Learn how DataServ helped Duncan Industrial Solutions uncover gains, even with their large number of AP transactions.
- [Case Study: Wente Family Estates](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/wente-family-estates/) - Learn how DataServ helped Wente Family Estates consolidate redundant operations for an improved document workflow and lower processing costs.
- [Case Study: Rack Room Shoes](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/rack-room-shoes/) - Learn how DataServ helped Rack Room Shoes reduce their paper invoices and streamline audits through the automation process.
- [Successful Shared Services Automation for Accounts Payable](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/successful-shared-services-automation-for-accounts-payable/) - Learn how DataServ works as an extension of the Controller’s office and on behalf of Shared Services to drive more rapid change throughout organizations.
- [Case Study: HarmonyCares](https://www.dataserv.com/case-studies/harmonycares/) - Case Study: HarmonyCares Executive SummaryHarmonyCares is a provider of in-home physician services for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. The company purchased the APA solution from DataServ including the Invoice Processing Machine, Invoice Processing Machine, and Automated Workflow. They also required our HIPAA Compliance Package and PeopleSoft Combo Edits.HarmonyCares was able to quickly separate

## Resources

- [Product Tour: Streamlined Accounts Payable with DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/streamlined-accounts-payable-with-dataserv/) - Get immediate access to our comprehensive, interactive product tour and see DataServ’s capabilities at your own pace.
- [Unparalleled Accounts Payable Automation Solutions](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-accounts-payable-invoice-automation/) - DataServ's tailored Accounts Payable Automation (APA) solution reduces costs, frees staff time, mitigates fraud, and streamlines processes. Learn more:
- [Murphy Co. Testimonial Video with Russ Frink](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/murphy-co-testimonial-video-with-russ-frink/) - Hear from Russ Frink from Murphy Co. to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [Murphy Co. Testimonial Video with Andrew Burton](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/murphy-co-testimonial-video-with-andrew-burton/) - Hear from Andrew Burton from Murphy Co. to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [Wiese USA Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/wiese-usa-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Lindsay Buschmann from Wiese USA to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [OSG Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/osg-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Adriana Camarena from OSG to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [Granite Rock Co. Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/granite-rock-co-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Abbie Gordon at Grainte Rock Co. to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [Bunzl Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/bunzl-testimonial-video/) - Hear from David Fuller from Bunzl USA to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [How to Optimize Results from Accounts Payable Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/how-to-optimize-results-from-accounts-payable-automation/) - Download a free copy to learn proven strategies that AP leaders can use when evaluating and implementing automated solutions & partners for optimal results.
- [Modernize the Financial Close & Build Resiliency into Accounting](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/modernize-the-financial-close-build-resiliency-into-accounting/) - Explore accounting challenges, examine the virtual close process, learn best practices, and discover critical benefits to automation. Download a free copy now!
- [14 Ways AutoVouch Goes Above and Beyond ERP Systems](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-14-ways-autovouch-goes-above-and-beyond-erp-systems/) - Download the free solution sheet to learn how DataServ's AutoVouch touchless invoice processing helps accomplish what ERP systems cannot.
- [Why Companies Choose DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-why-companies-choose-dataserv/) - Discover why companies choose DataServ for their automation services. Download our free resource sheet now!
- [Rapid Adoption Kit](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/rapid-adoption-kit/) - DataServ's Rapid Adoption Kit provides you with resources on specific best practice methods for communicating business process changes in the accounts payable area.
- [AI Manifesto - DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ai-manifesto-dataserv/) - DataServ's AI has been educated on over 2.8M invoices per month over the last 15+ years, and is never shared with the public or with other clients.
- [Language Capture Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/language-capture-solution-sheet/) - DataServ's Language Capture extracts, classifies, and validates invoice data across languages, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in AP workflows.
- [Tax Capture Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/tax-capture-solution-sheet/) - DataServ's Tax Capture ensures accurate tax data extraction and validation, reducing errors and simplifying compliance for seamless AP workflows.
- [Direct Ship Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/direct-ship-solution-sheet/) - Direct Ship is a specialized option to meet the needs of distribution, manufacturing, and construction companies where products are shipped directly to a customer or a job site.
- [White Paper: AP Automation ROI in No Time](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ap-automation-roi-in-no-time/) - Remote or on-the-go staff make identifying invoice approvers and chasing down necessary information or invoice exceptions tricky. Learn how automation can help.
- [The Right Scanning & OCR Strategy for Effective AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/the-right-scanning-ocr-strategy-for-effective-ap-automation/) - Download a free white paper to learn the details of our recommended scanning and OCR approach, as well as 5 criteria to use when evaluating OCR options.
- [Top 5 Reasons Accounts Payable Automation Projects Derail](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-top-5-reasons-accounts-payable-automation-projects-derail/) - Top 5 Reasons Accounts Payable Automation Projects Derail Download Resource
- [Benefits of DataServ’s Accounts Payable Automation for CFOs](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/benefits-of-dataservs-accounts-payable-automation-for-cfos/) - Benefits of DataServ’s Accounts Payable Automation for CFOs CFOs are challenged to meet the highest standards of performance for the organization’s stakeholders. CFO responsibilities have grown exponentially over the past several years. Where much time was previously devoted to accounting and reporting and financial management, many CFOs find themselves increasingly focused on compliance and risk
- [Global E-Invoicing Mandates](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/global-e-invoicing-mandates/) - Global e-Invoicing Mandates: Are You Ready? Are your AP processes prepared to manage the rules and tax regulations for every country you do business in?We operate in a global economy. Businesses, their subsidiaries, and their suppliers often work across borders, buying and selling goods and services around the world. Each country, however, has its own
- [Chapter 7: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-7-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter seven of the Buyer's Guide to Accounts Payable Automation Technology: How Do I Set Realistic Goals for Short- and Long-Term ROI on Automation?
- [Infographic: Autovouch](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/resources-autovouch-infographic/) - Learn more about reducing the manual labor your AP team spends keying and matching invoices.
- [Lessons in Evolution: Veolia's Path to Scalable, Smart, and SAFE AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/lessons-in-evolution-veolia-iofm-spring-2025/) - Lessons in Evolution: Veolia’s Path to Scalable, Smart, and SAFE AP Automation Review our 2025 Speaker Presentation with Veolia from the IOFM Spring Show in Orlando, FL Understand the challenges of manual AP processesHighlighting pain points such as inefficiencies, data entry errors, and delayed payments that Veolia faced before automation.Learn how exception-based processing transforms APDemonstrating
- [Video: Accounts Payable Process with DataServ](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-accounts-payable-process-with-dataserv/) - View the video to learn how DataServ can help streamline your accounts payable process with automation.
- [Solution Sheet: ERP Integration](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-erp-integration/) - Learn how integrating AP automation workflows with the ERP system creates a highly effective, distributed access document management system. Download now!
- [Infographic: AP Automation is Transformative for Business](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/infographic-ap-automation-is-transformative-for-business/) - Infographic: AP Automation is Transformative for Business and how delaying automation is holding you back Let’s Start a Conversation Regardless of where you are at in your AP automation journey, DataServ will meet you there and help you evolve. Schedule a Consultation
- [Global Approval Matrix Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/global-approval-matrix/) - Automate the Approval Process for International Invoices in Different Currencies. Global Approval Matrix automatically normalizes all invoices to a single standard currency at the beginning of the invoice approval process.
- [Single Sign-On Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/single-sign-on-solution-sheet/) - Nobody has time for multiple login screens and cumbersome extra steps in their workflow – especially when your organization is already streamlining with SaaS automation.
- [Bi-State Development Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/bi-state-development-testimonial-video/) - Jim Bergman, Accounts Payable Manager at Bi-State Development, shares his experience working with DataServ and how our AP expertise has helped Bi-State improve their AP automation beyond expectations.
- [Copeland Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/copeland-testimonial-video/) - Listen to Michael Lombardo of Copeland speak about evolving their entire AP Process by reducing paper, increasing efficiency, and implementing workflow management.
- [American Senior Communities Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/american-senior-communities-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Carolyn Goodman, American Senior Communities' Accounts Payable Manager, to learn how DataServ improved their financial visibility and eliminated manual invoice processing in half the expected initialization time.
- [Nidec Motor Corporation Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/nidec-motor-corporation-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Michael McGinnis, Nidec Motor Corporation's NAHC Controller, to learn how Nidec was able to achieve 83% touchless invoice processing with DataServ's AutoVouch™ option.
- [eBook: Finding Value In Accounts Payable Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ebook-finding-value-in-accounts-payable-invoice-automation/) - Download a free copy to learn how APA is a more manageable evolution to end-to-end P2P that's disrupting the revolution in your business.
- [Chapter 10: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-10-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter ten of the Buyer's Guide to Choosing Accounts Payable Technology: What Questions Should I Ask During Reference Checks of an AP Automation Provider?
- [Chapter 9: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-9-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter nine of the Buyer's Guide:What Role Should I Expect the Solution Provider to Play in Getting Us Fully Functional on the New System?
- [Chapter 8: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-8-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter eight of the Buyer's Guide: What Do I Need to Do to Make Converting to an Accounts Payable Automation Solution as Smooth as Possible?
- [Chapter 6: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-6-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter six of the Buyer's Guide toAccounts Payable Automation Technology: Who Are My Stakeholders and How Do I Get Them on Board with AP Automation?
- [Chapter 5: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-5-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter five of the Buyer's Guide to Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology: How Many Vendors are Necessary to Get the Integration I Need?
- [Chapter 4: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-4-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter four of the Buyer's Guide to Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology: Standard vs. Custom: Which Option Will Best Serve in My Situation?
- [Chapter 3: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-3-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter three of the Buyer's Guide to Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology: What Questions Do I Ask an AP Partner to Get the Best Match?
- [Chapter 2: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-2-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter two of the Buyer's Guide to Accounts Payable Automation Technology: How Do I Know if I’m Getting Everything I Need in an Automation Solution?
- [Chapter 1: The Buyer’s Guide To Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/chapter-1-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Read chapter one of the Buyer's Guide to Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology: What Should APA Do for My Company?
- [The Buyer’s Guide to Choosing Accounts Payable Automation Technology](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-the-buyers-guide-to-choosing-ap-automation-technology/) - Revised for 2025: If you have been evaluating AP Automation solutions for a while now, this is the perfect guide for you!
- [Vendor Setup and Maintenance Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-vendor-setup-and-maintenance/) - Learn how DataServ's Vendor Setup Request simplifies the approach to requesting new vendors, keeps costs low, and makes the process easy for employees.
- [Solution Sheet: Quick Start for AP Automation](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-quick-start-for-ap-automation/) - Learn how DataServ partners with clients to initialize the automation solutions in days, not weeks or months, with Quick Start. Download the free resource now!
- [Payment Request Solution Sheet](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/payment-request-solution-sheet/) - Payment Request Solution Sheet DataServ has an automated Payment Request solution when invoices or credit cards just aren’t feasible. Our Payment Request capability enables employees to request a payment for something for which they don’t have an invoice or cannot use a credit card.
- [Solution Sheet: AutoVouch™](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-autovouch/) - Download a free solution sheet to learn how DataServ's AutoVouch system allows teams to focus core competencies & knowledge work while reducing manual labor.
- [Solution Sheet: Vendor Inquiry](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/solution-sheet-vendor-inquiry/) - Learn how Vendor Inquiry provides organizations with a more efficient way of handling vendor service and support activities. Download the free resource now!
- [AB Mauri Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ab-mauri-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Ruth Rogers, AB Mauri's Accounts Payable Specialist, to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [Hormel Foods Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/hormel-foods-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Shawna Anderson and Brittany Stevens from Hormel Foods to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [EW Scripps Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ew-scripps-testimonial-video/) - Hear from Mike Daugherty, EW Scripps's Accounts Payable Manager, to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [DataServ Client Testimonial Video](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/dataserv-client-testimonial-video/) - Hear from multiple DataServ clients about the successes they've achieved in AP automation, including labor reduction and increased visibility:
- [AI Hype vs. Reality: How to Set Expectations and Avoid the Cost of the AI Learning Curve](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ai-hype-lies-how-to-set-expectations-and-avoid-the-cost-of-the-ai-learning-curve/) - AI Hype vs. Reality: How to Set Expectations and Avoid the Cost of the AI Learning Curve Review our 2024 Speaker Presentation from the IOFM Fall Show in Las Vegas, NV Goals: Continued Professional Education How AI applies to your AP business processes Understanding what you’re buying; Don’t be blinded by buzzwords!
- [eBook: 2021 Payables Insight Report](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ebook-2021-payables-insight-report/) - Download the free 2021 Payables Insight Report for industry trends, organizational benchmarks, and what to look for when selecting an automation partner.
- [Video: AutoVouch Overview](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-autovouch-overview/) - Click here to watch our 1-minute overview of how the latest in AI can help automate your invoice matching.
- [Video: Bite-Sized Approach](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-bite-sized-approach/) - DataServ supports a bite-sized approach to AP processing. Whether you are just moving from a manual invoice process to automation, need to cover the gaps left by a mandated supplier network, or you need to automate one department or location at a time, you have the option to buy only the DataServ solutions you need
- [Video: Mobile Approval Overview](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-mobile-approval-overview/) - Approve invoices anywhere at any time from your mobile device. Learn more about the DataServ Mobile Approval capabilities.
- [eBook: AP Metrics that Matter in 2021](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/ebook-ap-metrics-that-matter-in-2021/) - Download the free copy of "Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter in 2021" to learn about the unique implications of the Coronavirus pandemic on businesses.
- [Infographic: Metrics that Matter in Accounts Payable](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/construction-test-video-resource/) - Infographic: Metrics that Matter in Accounts Payable Download Resource
- [Video: Yvonne Chambers on Why DataServ Was Right for Nidec](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-yvonne-chambers-on-why-dataserv-was-right-for-nidec/) - Hear from Yvonne Chambers, Nidec's Accounts Payable Supervisor, to learn how the DataServ solution impacted their accounts payable department.
- [Video: Quick Start to AP Automation Overview](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-quick-start-to-ap-automation-overview/) - Need a quick start to AP automation? Learn about the features and benefits of our Quick Start solution and be live in days, not weeks or months.
- [Video: Accounts Payable Automation Overview](https://www.dataserv.com/resource/video-purchase-to-pay-overview/) - Thank you for your interest in our Accounts Payable Automation Overview Video. Please click below to view the video. Let’s Start a Conversation Regardless of where you are at in your AP automation journey, DataServ will meet you there and help you evolve. Schedule a Consultation

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