This is, for some people at least, one of the most dreaded questions in a job interview. There’s no obvious right or wrong answer, and whether the answer ‘fits’ depends on the — often mysterious — inner workings of the company you’re interviewing at.

But for a company, this question is an inevitable consideration for the business plan. And, naturally, it’s not limited to five years, either.

When considering Source-to-Pay automation for your business, you obviously want to go with a vendor that is experienced and offers mature solutions that are ready to get up and running as soon as possible, yet should also provide scalability so that you can easily plan for the next two, three, five or ten years.

Gartner® Hype Cycle reports reveal emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt industries and spot investment opportunities that can give you a competitive edge. According to Gartner, “Hype Cycles provide a graphic representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and applications, and how they are potentially relevant to solving real business problems and exploiting new opportunities”.

Which is why we are excited that Esker is listed as a Sample Vendor in three technology categories in the 2023 Gartner® Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions: AP Invoice Automation, Supplier E-invoicing and Source-to-Pay Suites. According to Gartner, solutions such as Esker Accounts Payable, Esker Supplier Management and Esker Sourcing are well on their way to reaching the Plateau of Productivity.

Esker’s automation solutions not only help your business run smoother and provide visibility now, but with our continuous dedication to innovation and listening to customer feedback, we’re convinced that you can nail down a pretty solid business plan for the next 5, 10, or even 15 years.

Companies worldwide trust Gartner Hype Cycles to guide their technology decisions.

Access your complimentary copy to learn why Esker was recognised as a Sample Vendor.

Gartner, Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 2023, By Kaitlynn Sommers, Micky Keck, Lynne Phelan, Naveen Mahendra, Cian Curtin, Chaithanya Paradarami, 19 July 2023
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Catherine Dupuy-Holdich

Catherine has been with Esker for 20 years. As Source-to-Pay Product Manager, she is the market and business expert of all things S2P. She is responsible for overseeing the development of Esker’s S2P suite, including product strategy and vision. Catherine works closely with R&D, sales, marketing and support to ensure customer satisfaction.

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Esker is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting an engaging speaking session during the event, on Tuesday, 19 September, 2023, 02:45 PM – 03:15 PM BST. Moreover, Esker’s team of experts will be readily available to meet with attendees at its designated booth, number 210, throughout the entire conference.

“We believe this promises to be an exceptional gathering, bringing together CFOs and finance executives, all eager to discover the secrets of building autonomous finance functions and unlocking untapped growth opportunities,” said Emmanuel Olivier, Worldwide Chief Operating Officer at Esker.

The role and responsibilities of the CFO have undergone a profound shift. But in the new office of the CFO, do traditional accounting solutions do enough to align with the pace of change and facilitate a stronger, more sustainable financial foundation for the business?

Esker speaking session

Esker’s Worldwide Chief Operating Officer, Emmanuel Olivier, will be speaking on the future of the digital CFO: Being an architect of value, strategy and resilience. Attendees will discover what modern technologies are going to be central to CFOs and their ability to effectively harness financial data that will improve decision-making, optimise cashflow, reach ESG targets, utilise AI responsibly, increase talent attraction and retention, and pursue a strategy of positive-sum growth.

Gartner recognition

Esker has been included in several Gartner reports, and was most recently listed as a Sample Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions¹ and a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications². This follows the company being named a Niche Player in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites³ for three consecutive years. Additionally, Esker was positioned as a Strong Performer in the 2023 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer: Procure-to-Pay Suites⁴.

About the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference 2023

Gartner experts will provide additional insights on how CFOs can address slowing growth, persistent high inflation, scarce expensive talent and global supply constraints during the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference 2023. Follow news and updates from the conference on Twitter using the hashtag #GartnerFinance.

1. Gartner, Hype Cycle for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, Kaitlynn Sommers, Micky Keck, Lynne Phelan, Naveen Mahendra, Cian Curtin, Chaithanya Paradarami, 19 July 2023

2. Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications, Tamara Shipley, Nisha Bhandare, Valeria Di Maso, 02 May 2023

3. Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites, Micky Keck, Balaji Abbabatulla, Patrick Connaughton, et al., 28 November 2022

4. Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Procure-to-Pay Suites, 01 May 2023.

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Esker UK

Unlocking Positive-Sum Growth with AI-Driven Business Solutions for P2P & O2C Cycles

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Esker is thrilled to be positioned in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites for a second time in a row!

We felt lucky the first time Esker was recognised in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, but this second time — consecutively in fact — gives us reason to think we’re getting things right…Not only does this indicate, in our opinion, that we’re on the right path when it comes to Completeness of Vision, but it also reiterates our expertise and continued worldwide success of Esker’s Procure-to-Pay suite.

Digital transformation has always been a hot topic and key priority for many companies. However, not only did the COVID-19 pandemic speed up the need for digital transformation, but, in fact, it proved that this is an absolute must for any business. Recent events have demonstrated that the overall viability of business partners is crucial, and we are proud of our strong performance despite the recent challenges and the Gartner recognition thereof.

At Esker, we’re committed to offering solutions that span the entire P2P process: equipping companies with the speed, strategy and support they need to improve procurement, vendor decisions and strengthen relationships with their business partners while also creating a positive work environment that helps companies retain talent.

We’re proud to be named in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay suites, but we won’t rest on our laurels. We will continue to leverage our AI capabilities and focus on the key areas of supplier and risk management while delivering an efficient P2P solution that improves business outcomes for our customers.

Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites”, ” Kaitlynn Sommers, William McNeill, Micky Keck, Patrick Connaughton, October 25, 2021.

Gartner and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organisation and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Catherine Dupuy-Holdich

Catherine has been with Esker for 20 years. As Source-to-Pay Product Manager, she is the market and business expert of all things S2P. She is responsible for overseeing the development of Esker’s S2P suite, including product strategy and vision. Catherine works closely with R&D, sales, marketing and support to ensure customer satisfaction.

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