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Unlocking ROI in Accounting: Automation, AI, and the Future of Finance (noise)
In this episode of Metafile Minutes, accounting professional Tom Kerwin shares how automation and AI are transforming accounts payable. From saving time to strengthening audit confidence, Tom and host Eric Humes explore why ROI isn’t just about money, it’s about giving finance teams the freedom to focus on strategy.
5 Must-Have Features in Accounts Payable Automation Software
AP automation is no longer optional for growing businesses. When evaluating solutions, look for five must-have features: AI-driven invoice capture, digital workflows, seamless ERP integration, real-time analytics, and scalable security. These capabilities enable finance teams to work smarter while transforming accounts payable from a cost center into a strategic advantage.
5 Benefits of AI and Machine Learning for Process Automation/Document Management
With rising costs and shifting tariffs, it’s getting harder for agriculture businesses to stay ahead. In this post we break down how accounts payable automation farms, co-ops, and agricultural distributors cut through the financial chaos, save time, and keep cash flow steady—even when the market’s unpredictable.
AP Automation for Retailers: Streamlining the Chaos of Store Openings and Closures
For today’s retailers, growth and consolidation are essential to staying competitive in a fast-paced market. Without the right tools, finance teams juggle irregular spending, manual approvals, and financial risk. MetaViewer AP Automation helps streamline approvals, eliminate errors, and keep teams audit-ready—without adding headcount.
Powering Smarter Retail Category Management with AP Automation
In retail, every dollar counts—and so does every invoice. Invoices are more than just payment records—they’re a hidden and underutilized source of intelligence for today’s retail category managers. MetaViewer AP Automation unlocks this valuable data, transforming invoice insights into powerful tools for pricing strategy, vendor negotiations, and margin protection.
Retail Billing Mistakes Cost Thousands: Prevent Ghost Charges with MetaViewer AP Automation
Recurring ghost charges and phantom invoices can quietly drain your retail budget — especially with a growing tech stack. This post explores how billing errors happen, why manual AP processes make them worse, and how MetaViewer AP Automation helps retailers eliminate waste, enforce vendor accountability, and take control of tech spending.
Seeing Clearly Through the Pane: How Quest Window Systems Transformed AP with Automation
When Quest Window Systems faced mounting inefficiencies in their paper-based AP process, Julie Sue stepped in with a bold vision for automation. Discover how MetaViewer helped the team go fully digital, streamline approvals, and boost efficiency — all while navigating the challenges of a sudden shift to remote work.
Growing Season Gains: How AP Automation Helps Ag Businesses Catch Up and Get Ahead
During the growing season’s quieter moments, agriculture businesses have a prime opportunity to streamline operations and eliminate back-office bottlenecks. With MetaViewer’s AP automation, ag companies can boost efficiency, reduce manual workloads, and future-proof their financial processes before the next harvest rush.
How AP Automation Helps Agriculture Businesses Fight Margin Pressure and Tariffs
With rising costs and shifting tariffs, it’s getting harder for agriculture businesses to stay ahead. In this post we break down how accounts payable automation farms, co-ops, and agricultural distributors cut through the financial chaos, save time, and keep cash flow steady—even when the market’s unpredictable.
From Sowing to Saving: How AP Automation Helps Ag Businesses Thrive Through the Seasons
For ag businesses, financial management mirrors the seasons—intense spending, followed by delayed income. MetaViewer AP automation offers tools to stay on top of cash flow during slow periods and scale easily when it’s go-time. It’s the key to keeping operations rooted and resilient, no matter the season.
More Than a Logo—A Visual Pledge to Simplicity and Innovation
MetaViewer is unveiling a bold new look that reflects our commitment to innovation and a digital-first future. Our new logo symbolizes simplicity, efficiency, and the promise of empowering organizations to reclaim time through intelligent automation. Coming soon: Keep an eye open for a fresh new look that transitions from the logo, through the website and to our solutions!
MetaViewer Announces Exciting New Integration with Acumatica! (noise)
MetaViewer AP Automation now integrates seamlessly with Acumatica to deliver end-to-end invoice automation, real-time visibility, and enhanced efficiency. This powerful partnership empowers finance teams to eliminate manual processes, improve accuracy, and accelerate AP workflows with MetaViewer’s accounts payable automation solution for Acumatica.
Pouring Efficiency: Simplifying Multi-Entity Accounts Payable for the Beverage Industry
Is your team juggling accounts payable across multiple brands or locations? MetaViewer AP Automation makes it simple. Discover how our automation solution enables beverage companies to streamline multi-entity invoice processing—boosting financial accuracy, control, and visibility at every level.
Unlocking Efficiency: AP Automation + ERP Integration Drive Growth in Wholesale & Beverage Industries
In fast-paced, high-volume industries like wholesale and beverage manufacturing, staying competitive means working smarter—not harder. Automating AP processes is a game-changer on its own, but the real power comes when your AP solution integrates effortlessly with your ERP system. That’s where speed, accuracy, and cost savings truly take off.
4 Ways AP Automation Enhances Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing
In Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing, timing is everything—delays can disrupt production and impact profitability. While inventory and logistics get most of the attention, accounts payable (AP) processes play a crucial role as well. Automating AP with solutions like MetaViewer keeps payments on time, suppliers on track, and operations running smoothly.
Breaking the Bottleneck: How AP Automation Speeds Up Procurement in Manufacturing
Procurement delays in manufacturing can increase costs and strain supplier relationships. Slow invoice processing leads to late payments, hesitant vendors, and disruptions in material flow—threatening production timelines. AP Automation accelerates invoice approvals and payments to keep supply chains running smoothly.
Unlocking Real-Time Financial Insights: How AP Automation Empowers Manufacturing CFOs
In manufacturing, CFOs must navigate fluctuating costs, complex supply chains, and operational inefficiencies—making real-time financial visibility critical to success. AP automation delivers the insights needed to streamline decision-making, improve efficiency, and turn financial data into a strategic advantage.
No More Late Payments: How AP Automation Keeps Manufacturers Ahead
Late payments shouldn’t be the cost of inefficiency. Yet, without a streamlined system, delays are inevitable. AP Automation ensures on-time payments, captures early discounts, and boosts efficiency across AP and procurement, keeping operations smooth and cash flow strong for manufacturers.
Streamlining Omnichannel Success: How AP Automation Simplifies Retail Complexity
In this episode of Metafile Minutes, accounting professional Tom Kerwin shares how automation and AI are transforming accounts payable. From saving time to strengthening audit confidence, Tom and host Eric Humes explore why ROI isn’t just about money, it’s about giving finance teams the freedom to focus on strategy.
Wholesale Transformation: Why AP Automation is the Secret to Better Margins
In the wholesale industry, where thin margins and high volumes reign, reducing operational costs and optimizing cash flow are key to staying competitive. By transforming accounts payable (AP) from a back-office function into a strategic advantage, businesses can unlock better margins and drive long-term success.
Top 5 Trends in AP Automation for 2025: The Future of Financial Efficiency
In this episode of Metafile Minutes, accounting professional Tom Kerwin shares how automation and AI are transforming accounts payable. From saving time to strengthening audit confidence, Tom and host Eric Humes explore why ROI isn’t just about money, it’s about giving finance teams the freedom to focus on strategy.
Unwrap the Gift of AP Automation This Holiday Season
The holidays bring joy, celebrations, and a whirlwind of activity—especially for businesses in retail and wholesale. As year-end deadlines pile up and sales hit their peak, managing accounts payable can feel as messy as last year’s tangled holiday lights. But there’s good news! MetaViewer’s AP automation is here to streamline your processes, giving your team the gift of time and efficiency this season.
Enhancing Manufacturing ERP Systems with AP Automation
Manufacturing environments are complex with their multiple and changing supply chains and high transaction volumes. Combining MetaViewer with manufacturing ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 is essential to enhance operational efficiency and maintain competitiveness for manufacturing enterprises. Ready to supercharge your ERP?
Leveraging Advanced Analytics for Financial Planning in Manufacturing
Advanced analytics, particularly when powered by Accounts Payable automation, can be a game-changer for manufacturers navigating complex supply chains and production schedules. Leveraging technologies like MetaViewer’s AP Automation can transform and simplify financial planning in manufacturing and ensure enterprises can make financial decisions quickly.
LinkedIn LIVE Event: 8 Reasons to Move Your ERP & AP Automation to the Cloud
Staying agile, scalable, and efficient is essential. Join MetaViewer on November 12 at 4:00 ET for a special edition of What’s the Buzz Monthly Chat. In just 20 minutes, our experts will break down the top reasons why shifting to the cloud can elevate your financial operations and drive your business forward.
Join MetaViewer for Upcoming Demo Days: Revolutionize Your AP Workflows!
Looking for a way to automate your AP processes and streamline your workflow? Attend one of these upcoming events to see MetaViewer in action! Join us and ISV Society for 15 minute demos with 8 ISVs at GP Demo Day, BC Demo Day, and Finance Demo Day to learn how MetaViewer’s seamless integration can transform your financial operations.
Understanding the AP Automation Workflow
The first step before choosing an AP Automation solution is understanding how it works! This infographic lays out the details, helping you understand how MetaViewer’s automation solution can assist your accounts payable department and workflow, every step of the way.
We’re sponsoring this year’s Community Summit conference in San Antonio, Texas on October 13-17th.
This year we’re joining the conference as a Platinum Sponsor and will be exhibiting at Booth 829. Want to see MetaViewer live and in action? We’re presenting two educational sessions throughout the week!
Are You Considering Migrating Away from Microsoft Dynamics GP?
For many businesses, GP has been a reliable workhorse for years, handling financials, inventory, and operations with relative ease. But as technology advances or sunsets and business needs evolve, you may be wondering whether sticking with GP is holding you back.
Real-Time Insights: How AP Automation Revolutionizes Spend Management
What if you had real-time visibility into spend management across your enterprise? Effective spend management is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring financial health. Automating accounts payable is the way!
Enhancing Accounts Payable Automation with Intelligent Recognition
Investing in intelligent recognition enabled AP Automation technology is not just about improving the AP process; it’s about setting the stage for a more efficient, accurate, and future-ready financial management system.
Empowering On-the-Go Financial Management: The Rise of Remote AP Automation
Managing financial operations remotely is now essential for businesses, allowing AP teams to handle invoices, approvals, and payments anytime, anywhere through cloud-based AP automation technology that streamlines the entire AP process.
5 Ways AP Automation Supports Rapid Growth and Scalability in Tech
AP automation provides a robust, scalable solution for managing financial transactions efficiently which is important for enterprises experiencing rapid growth. Here are five key ways that AP Automation solutions like MetaViewer support tech enterprise growth.
Webinar: Solving 3 Top Payables Challenges with AP Automation for Microsoft Dynamics ERPs
Organizations face many challenges in managing accounts payable efficiently. Integrating AP automation with Dynamics can overcome these hurdles and transform your finance function. Join us to explore the challenges solved by this integration.
Streamlining Supply Chain: The Role of AP Automation in Beverage Industry Logistics
Whether you’re a craft brewery, a soft drink company, or a beverage distributor, supply chain logistics are key to optimal performance. AP automation solutions like MetaViewer can get your organization working at its leanest.
Best Practices for Utilizing AP Automation to Minimize Fraud
An accounts payable (AP) automation solution like MetaViewer can be an important fraud prevention tool for enterprises. Implementing a secure system, establishing robust control protocols, and ensuring transparency are essential components of an effective fraud minimization strategy.
Optimizing Payment Accuracy: The Role of AP Automation in Mitigating Errors
Errors in payments can lead to financial losses. Accounts Payable must ensure precision to avoid mistakes which can result in late fees, penalties, and cost hikes. AP Automation solutions eliminate the risk of payment errors.
Exploring AP Automation’s Advanced Invoice Capture Process
Invoice capture serves as a crucial component within AP automation, enabling effective management and processing of invoice data. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, MetaViewer provides a robust solution to support efficiency, accuracy, and spend management.
Webinar April 10: Is Manual Data Entry Slowing You Down?
It’s time to eliminate manual data entry, streamline processes, and free up your accounts payable team – all with Blue Moon & MetaViewer’s automated solutions, seamlessly integrated with your Microsoft Dynamics ERP platforms (GP, D365 for BC and Finance). We look forward to having you attend!
Building Trust: Metafile Achieves SOC 2 and HIPAA Audit Success
Metafile, developer of MetaViewer, a state-of-the-art document management/AP automation solution, continues to invest in security and compliance to ensure it is a solution you can trust. In January, we successfully completed SOC 2 and HIPAA audits, verified by A-LIGN!
Redefining AP Workflows: A Look at Current Levels and Trends for 2024
This fall, the MetaBlog brought you key insights from Ardent Partner’s about current levels of automation across AP departments. So how are enterprises using AP automation, and what does the future hold? Here’s a brief look:
Vendor Relationships and the Bottom Line.
Vendor relationships are a critical aspect of any business. Efficient management of these relationships, particularly through Accounts Payable automation, can lead to substantial improvements in payment processes and overall supply chain efficiency, ultimately saving money.
The Power of AP Automation for Healthcare Finance
In the healthcare industry, efficient financial processes are vital to ensure that resources are used wisely. An Accounts Payable (AP) automation solution like MetaViewer is a game-changing tool, bringing about a positive change in how healthcare organizations manage their finances.
AP Automation for End-of-Year Financial Planning
Year-end turns the spotlight to financial planning and budgeting for the upcoming year. An Accounts Payable (AP) Automation solution like MetaViewer plays a key role in ensuring that organizations are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world.
Who’s Ahead? Automation Adoption Across AP Functions.
When it comes to adopting automation some AP departments are ahead in the game. The Ardent Partners’ annual State of ePayables survey has some insights as to how automation levels stack up across core AP functions.
Big Trends in Accounts Payable
Ardent Partners’ annual State of ePayables survey captured some of the biggest trends happening in AP departments. The survey of AP leaders shows some of the risks to AP departments but also the benefits that the AP department brings to the enterprise.
See You at the Summit NA 2023 Conference!
Our MetaViewer AP Automation team is heading to the 2023 Community Summit Conference in Charlotte, NC on October 15-20 as a Platinum Sponsor this year. Stop by the MetaViewer Booth (#721) or attend one of our two sessions to learn about MetaViewer and its AI-enabled accounts payable functionality.
The Changing Role of the AP Department
The pandemic shed new light on the important role of AP departments and Ardent Partners shared some good news and suggestions in their latest State of ePayables report for improvements within AP departments.
AP Departments have spoken: New priorities in 2023
According to Ardent Partners’ annual State of ePayables survey, the top priorities for AP departments in 2023 include many that are improved with AP automation. They include improvements in reporting and analytics, eliminating paper and reducing manual tasks, reducing costs, and more!
MetaViewer at Community Summit 2025: Transforming AP Automation Together
The MetaViewer team is heading to Community Summit 2025 to showcase how AI-powered AP automation is transforming Microsoft Dynamics. Visit booth #930 for expert insights, demos, and conversations on driving efficiency, accuracy, and financial visibility. Read more to check out our session schedule.
Understanding the Top 5 Challenges Faced by Accounts Payable Departments in 2023
The realm of finance, particularly the Accounts Payable (AP) department, has evolved rapidly over the last few years. The AP landscape in 2023 is vastly different from the past. In this post, we will delve deep into the top five challenges currently faced by AP departments.
6 Steps to Overcoming Resistance to Change when Implementing AP Automation
Accounts Payable Automation has become a game-changer for companies, simplifying and streamlining financial operations. Yet, change isn’t always welcome, and some teams may resist the shift towards automation. Here are some strategies to get the team on board for a smooth transition!
Using AI in Accounts Payable: Some Considerations
Ardent Partners’ new report on the future of AP Automation, “The State of ePayables 2023: Paving the Way for a Smarter Future,” has some key insights into the future of AP Automation and Artificial Intelligence and how organizations can harness these new tools.
The State of ePayables and AI
Ardent Partners has released its report, The State of ePayables 2023: Paving the Way for a Smarter Future, and it has some insights into what the future holds for AI and AP Automation.
Streamlining Audit Readiness and Financial Reporting Through AP Automation
AP automation software like MetaViewer can improve financial reporting and audit readiness, bringing increased transparency, accuracy, and efficiency to your business.
Tightening Workforce Budgets in Tough Times: The Role of AP Automation
In periods of economic uncertainty companies often find themselves looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing productivity or efficiency. With AP automation software businesses can realize substantial cost reductions and efficiency gains.
10 Key Benefits of Using AP Automation Software
Businesses are constantly finding new ways to streamline operations, reduce errors, and save time and money, and one way to achieve all of these is Accounts Payable automation software. Here are ten key benefits of using accounts payable automation software.
Struggling with Outdated Technology: 4 Concerns for Accounts Payable Departments
The rapid evolution of financial technology has left many AP departments grappling with antiquated systems and processes that impede efficiency, accuracy, and visibility. In this blog post, we’ll explore four issues surrounding outdated technology in AP departments and explore how businesses can navigate this predicament.
How Accounts Payable Automation Can Improve Your Vendor Relationships
AP Automation solutions like MetaViewer can improve vendor relationships by streamlining the invoice process and ensuring payments are going out accurately and on-time. Vendors are vital to any enterprise and maintaining great relationships with these people and businesses is crucial for cost savings.
Leveraging Automation for Smarter Accounts Payable Data Management and Analysis
Accounts Payable (AP) automation solutions like MetaViewer have the potential to revolutionize the way businesses process invoices and manage payments. Here are the top challenges faced by businesses when implementing AP automation and some suggestions for overcoming them.
The Top Challenges of Implementing AP Automation and How to Overcome Them
Accounts Payable (AP) automation solutions like MetaViewer have the potential to revolutionize the way businesses process invoices and manage payments. Here are the top challenges faced by businesses when implementing AP automation and some suggestions for overcoming them.
Webinar: 4 Ways to Automate Your Business Processes in Dynamics.
Join MetaViewer and three other vendors for an important conversation about automation! Automation is not just a buzzword, it can provide businesses with significant benefits. Who doesn’t want increased efficiency, accuracy, visibility, cost savings, compliance, and scalability?
AP Automation Reduces Errors and Fraud Risks.
Historically, accounts payable has been a manual process that is time-consuming, error-prone, and vulnerable to fraud. With accounts payable automation like MetaViewer, businesses can streamline their accounts payable processes, reduce errors, and prevent fraud.
The Environmental Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation.
At MetaViewer we talk a lot about how AP Automation can save organizations money, how it increases staff satisfaction, and how it creates efficiencies, but did you know that AP Automation can also reap some environmental benefits and increase your operation’s sustainability efforts?
AP Automation – Inside or Outside the ERP?
When looking for the best automation tool for your accounts payable department knowing the benefits and disadvantages of the solutions available is crucial. Join us to discuss the pros and cons of implementing an AP automation tool inside or outside your ERP.
Robotic Process Automation: A valuable Tool in a Remote Work Economy
One of the key benefits of automation is that it allows remote employees to access the accounts payable system from any (secure) device with an internet connection.
Find out about all the ERP buzz!
MetaViewer will be joining ISV Society’s “What’s all the ERP Buzz” chat on January 10th where we’ll discuss the pros and cons of implementing an AP automation tool inside or outside your ERP. We hope you’ll attend!
Accounts Payable Technology Moving into 2023
As we look forward to 2023, the accounts payable (AP) department will need to stay on top of the latest technologies and trends to stay competitive and efficient. Here are four technology priorities that AP departments should consider in the coming year:
How AP Automation Supports Businesses During a Recession
While we will all be subjected to the effects of an economic downturn in some way or another, did you know that you can offset some of the repercussions of a recession by implementing AP automation? Here’s how!
RPA/Automation Trends for 2023
As we look forward to 2023, we’re also planning ahead. What will the RPA/automation industry look like? What trends should we jump on the bandwagon for? What will customers and partners be asking for in automation solutions? Well, we’ve scoured the internet to set our sights on what’s coming up next year.
Trick-or-Treating for Productivity: How AP Automation Boosts Efficiency.
As the world battles inflation, record rates of employee burnout and turnover, and the desire for more flexibility in work location, it’s crucial that organizations look for ways to increase efficiency and productivity. Automation is one way that companies can achieve greater productivity. Now that’s a Halloween treat!
How Automation Improves Employee Drive.
Redundant, mind-numbing tasks can reduce employee drive and motivation. I mean, can you blame them for losing steam when their job is wrought with manual, tedious, repetitive processes? We can’t. Implementing automation technology is one major way to increase employee morale, drive, motivation and productivity.
Join us at Summit NA 2022!
On October 10-13, we’re taking it on the road to Orlando, Florida for this year’s Community Summit conference! This year we’re joining the conference as a Gold Sponsor and will be exhibiting at Booth 1226. Check out our educational sessions to learn more.
3 Benefits of Straight-Through Invoice Processing with AP Automation
Today’s most effective business processes and procedures are the ones that happen seamlessly. Straight-through invoice processing allows invoices to go directly from their receiving source to your company’s ERP system without the need for any manual intervention.
5 Ways RPA Enhances Spend Management
If you’re looking at expense reports, receipts and invoices at the end of the month and wondering where your money has been going and feeling out-of-control as dollar bills are flying out the window, it may be time to examine your spend management strategy.
7 Questions to Ask Before Going All-In with Paperless Automation
Implementing new technology is a big, and often expensive, undertaking that requires dedication, time and energy. Here are some questions to ask yourself, as well as others who would be using the system or would be affected by the system.
End-to-End Automation: The Benefits of Payment Automation
What do you get when you pair AP automation technology with payment automation solutions? The ultimate time- and cost-saving toolkit that drives efficiency and streamlines processes from start to finish.
5 Benefits of Automated Workflow
Automated workflow has proved beneficial for nearly every industry. Workflow automation allows companies to work smarter in departments from accounts payable to accounts receivable and beyond.
5 Accounts Payable Pain Points
When we talk with prospects, we ask them where they see their current processes falling short and what their team would identify as their biggest pain points. Here’s what we hear most often:
All-Aboard for Automation: Setting Up Your New Teammates for Success
Bringing on new team members is always exciting. We’ve compiled some tips to make the onboarding process a little less stressful on you and your new team members so they can be up-and-running in no time.
6 Steps to Build a Business Case for AP Automation
While you may fully believe in the benefits of automation technology, the powers that be at your company may need a little more convincing. That’s why it is important to build a strong business case when you are considering implementing a paperless automation solution.
Upcoming Event: From Payroll to Procure-to-Pay – How to Enable Your Remote Workers
Join us on Wednesday, May 4 at 1:00 PM EDT as we partner with Greenshades Software to explore how automation is empowering today’s remote workforce in areas of Accounts Payable, HR, Tax Compliance and beyond!
Why MetaViewer is the Ideal Choice for Microsoft Dynamics Users
MetaViewer integration with Microsoft Dynamics significantly reduces operating costs while increasing control over business information and processes.
MetaViewer for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
Integrated AP Automation adds value to your ERP investment. Eliminate lost discounts, boost employee productivity, and reduce errors while utilizing expanded functionality like expense reporting, journal entry, mobile access and more.
End-to-End Efficiency with the New MetaViewer Big Picture
When we create functionality for our MetaViewer Paperless Automation solution, we’re not just looking at individual processes. We’re looking at the big picture.
Digital Transformation and Your Paperless Automation Solution
No matter which industry you work in, technology is changing the way today’s workers do business, interact with customers, purchase products, pay vendors and manage the information that is coming into their organization.
4 Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Document Management
When you pair document management with the machine learning capabilities of AI, you open up your organization to the opportunity to a host of benefits.
6 Accounts Payable Technology Priorities for 2022
Here are some of the top AP technology priorities that we expect to see in 2022.
3 Ways to Streamline an Audit with Robotic Process Automation
Implementing RPA technology, like the technology built into MetaViewer, can help ease the worry and the pain that comes with tax audits.
All I Want for Christmas is ROI
We can’t put a bow on it, but we can show you some areas where your organization will see savings when you implement MetaViewer Paperless Automation.
What to Watch For: 2022 Automation Trends
We’re looking ahead to 2022 and what’s coming up in the world of automation technology, what developers are prioritizing and how it will be used.
Expanding Automation: RPA for Accounts Receivable
From order to cash, Paperless AR provides you and your accounts receivable team full visibility to all documents.
Triumphing with Tech in the Age of COVID: Part 2
!hat are some strategies that AP departments can adopt in order to succeed in the “New Normal” work environment?
4 Ways RPA Paves the Way for Innovation
Once you realize the benefits of innovation, you are much more likely seek out more ways to digitize your organization.
We’re Back! Summit NA 2021
We are excited to be returning to the expo hall at this year’s Summit NA event happening IN PERSON in Houston on October 12-15.
Triumphing with Tech in the Age of COVID: Part 1
Ardent Partners examined the ways the top AP departments are leveraging technology to become more resilient to the current crisis and in the future.
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes: 4 ways document management will change your workday
A business process automation solution, like MetaViewer, can positively impact the way that you and your team manage data and information on a daily basis.
How to Heal Accounts Payable Pain-Points with RPA
Even though it’s 2021, some of the challenges still facing accounts payable departments are problems that have been plaguing them for decades.
Diversify Your Tech Toolbox with MetaViewer and Microsoft Dynamics 365FO
Here’s what happens when you integrate MetaViewer with your Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations solution.
Best-in-Class AP Departments: Strategies for Success
Learn about what makes successful accounts payable departments best-in-class.
What’s Happening in ePayables in 2021?
We teamed up with Ardent Partners to figure out just that in their report, “The State of ePayables 2021: Operating in the New Normal.”
Upcoming Webinar: AP Benchmarks for the Mid-Market in 2021 and Lessons Learned
Join us to learn key benchmarks and insights into AP operations needed by mid-market organizations.
The Future of Mid-Market Accounts Payable
In their “AP Pulse on the Mid-Market in 2021” report, Ardent Partners highlighted what the future will look like for mid-market AP teams.
The Top 3 Priorities for AP Departments in 2021
As AP departments acknowledge their top challenges, they also acknowledge their top priorities when it comes to accounts payable processes and procedures.
The 5 Top Challenges Plaguing AP Departments
We partnered with Ardent Partners to discover some of the hold-ups that AP departments are experiencing.
GP Optimizer Live: Water Cooler Wisdom Wednesdays
GP Optimizer is bringing the water cooler to the virtual space with bi-weekly discussions with ISVs in the industry with Water Cooler Wednesdays.
4 Benefits of Invoice-to-Payment Automation
Invoice-to-payment automation is the ultimate time- and cost-saving toolkit that drives efficiency and streamlines processes from start to finish.
Artificial Intelligence Trends to Watch in 2021
When it comes to the future of enterprise technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is the name of the game.
Become a Microsoft Dynamics Superhero at DynamicsCon 2021
Join us on March 16-18 for virtual DynamicsCon 2021! We are proud to be returning as a Platinum Sponsor.
Adapting to Remote Work Culture with Digital Technology
It takes a change in work habits and mindset in order to get the most out of new, digital technology.
5 Reasons Why RPA will be Crucial in a Post-Pandemic World
Here are five ways why RPA will be crucial for post-COVID business operations.
GP Optimizer Live: Round 2
GP Optimizer is coming to you virtually again for a second installment of GP Optimizer Live on February 2nd and 4th.
2021 Tech Trends Predictions
As 2020 comes to a close (finally) we turned to other tech experts to see what they are anticipating will be trending in the industry in the coming year.
Breaking News: MetaViewer Partners with OnPay Solutions to Provide Procurement-to-Payment Automation
MetaViewer has entered into a partnership with payment automation provider OnPay Solutions to develop Invoice-Through-Pay automation.
Breaking Down the “Big Picture”: Workflow Automation from Procurement to Payment
We’re breaking down the MetaViewer Big Picture so you can see all the parts that make our procurement-to-payment solution work efficiently.
Strategies for Success: Tactics to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges in AP
Ardent Partners outlined strategies to help organizations ensure that they are safeguarding continuity, building resilience and supporting recovery.
Dynamics Enavation 2020: The Conference for All Things Cloud
MSDynamicsWorld.com and Enavate are coming together to bring you the Dynamcis Enavation Cloud Expo on November 10-11, and we are proud to be a sponsor.
5 Ways to get Ready for an RPA Implementation
When it comes to preparing for an RPA integration, no matter where your team is located, we have some tips to get you and your team ready.
Boosting Your AP Department with Cloud-Based ERP and Paperless Automation: Part 2
These tips will help ensure that, when you’re set to embrace the cloud with your ERP and paperless automation solution, your transition goes smoothly.
Community Summit North America 2020 Goes Virtual!
Join us and the Dynamics community online on October 5-9 for the leading Microsoft Dynamics event of the year.
Giving AP a Boost with Cloud-Based ERP and Paperless Automation
Cloud tech is continuing to gain momentum with its ability to cut costs, increase productivity and empower remote teams.
Breaking News: MetaViewer Announces Approval by Microsoft AppSource for D365 Business Central Integration
MetaViewer has been approved by Microsoft AppSource for our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central integration.
3 Steps AP Departments are Taking to Conquer COVID
During this tumultuous time, AP has established a new agenda to face the challenges they are encountering to move through the pandemic successfully.
New Partnership: MetaViewer and Nvoicepay
We recently announced that we have entered into a strategic partnership with Nvoicepay, a leading enterprise payment automation provider.
From the Pages to the Screen: GP Optimizer Live
GP Optimizer is going LIVE! GP Optimizer is hosting two days of content at its first ever virtual event on July 28th and 30th.
4 Metrics the Best AP Departments are Measuring
For organizations that have embraced AP automation, there are some statistics that Ardent Partners has highlighted that make them “best-in-class.”
4 Ways Paperless Automation Amplifies Productivity
Implementing paperless automation technology is one way that companies can achieve greater productivity. Here’s how.
Digital Transformation in a Time of Crisis
Companies are finding that digital transformation can help them adapt to COVID-related changes faster and easier.
Pricing Out Paper: 4 Ways Automation Reduces AP Costs
Whether we’re in the midst of a global pandemic or not, one priority of every company is to save money, and a great place to start is accounts payable.
Rounding Up the Best-of-the-Best in Dynamics GP… Virtually!
We’re banning together as a group of ISVs to put on the Dynamics GP ISV Virtual Round-Up – an event hosted by a group of well-known Dynamics GP ISVs.
7 Work-from-Home Tips: How to Set Up Your Tech for Success
If working from home is new to you or if you just need to up your work-from-home game, here are some tech tips to keep you working efficiently.
4 Reasons to Embrace Cloud Technology
During this time we at Metafile, along with many other technology providers, are touting the benefits of cloud technology.
Paperless Automation: Keeping Remote Workers Up-and-Running
During this time, it’s essential that companies have the right tools in place to support remote employees in order to maintain regular business operations.
The Future of AP: Becoming a Next-Level Accounts Payable Department
For companies that have not yet replaced their antiquated systems and manual processes, it’s time to start looking at the future of next-level AP.
9 Challenges Holding Back Accounts Payable Departments
Although AP departments are destined for greatness when their processes are automated, there are still some challenges holding many AP departments back.
Is it Time to Rethink How You’re Managing Information?
Today’s best-in-class organizations are taking advantage of technology like paperless automation/document management to handle data more effectively.
4 Ways Document Management Benefits Customer Service
A document management system is a great way to invest in your customer service.
Automation Trends: What to Expect in 2020
Here are some of the things we’re expecting to see in the automation industry in 2020.
3 Digital Transformation Challenges Facing Today’s Enterprises
We’ve seen many successful digital transformations, often starting with the implementation of RPA. So why do so many of these projects fail?
40 Years of Innovation: Metafile Information Systems Celebrates 40th Anniversary
This week, Metafile Information Systems celebrated 40 years of providing state-of-the-art, innovative technology solutions!
4 Tips for Measuring the ROI of your RPA Implementation
When it comes to measuring ROI and making a business case for an RPA solution, it can be difficult to know what to measure and when you should begin.
4 Reasons Companies Don’t Automate
Despite the perks of automation, there are still many businesses that have not embraced it because of the misconceptions and misunderstandings.
User Group Summit 2019: The Recap
Another User Group Summit has come to a close, and a week after the event we are still reeling from all of the amazingness that was User Group Summit 2019!
Sunglasses and Automation: MetaViewer gears up for User Group Summit 2019
Nothing beats the annual User Group Summit, and this year’s Summit promises to be the best one yet.
MetaViewer Develops Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
With rising costs and shifting tariffs, it’s getting harder for agriculture businesses to stay ahead. In this post we break down how accounts payable automation farms, co-ops, and agricultural distributors cut through the financial chaos, save time, and keep cash flow steady—even when the market’s unpredictable.
How company culture drives digital transformation
Digital transformation is a new way to look at how your business manages information and a company culture focused on innovation and process improvement.
5 Things to Love About Process Automation
If your RPA solution has become so engrained in your organization’s processes that you forgot it exists, it’s doing exactly what it’s supposed to be doing – making your procedures streamlined and freeing up staff’s time to work on more pertinent projects.
4 Ways to Make Sure Your People and Processes Work in Tandem
Efficiency can’t happen until you have your employees on-board with a strategic process automation/document management roll-out.
Baby Steps: Moving Toward Automation
Today’s customers are moving faster than ever before. Because of this, it’s imperative that companies embrace automation where they can.
3 Ways RPA Supplements Microsoft Dynamics GP
Together, GP and MetaViewer make a complete solution that helps companies increase efficiency, enhance visibility and manage information more securely.
3 Ways RPA Streamlines Finance and Accounting
Robotic process automation (RPA) technology is being implemented into more and more accounting and finance departments to help streamline processes and increase ROI.
Part 2: Paperless Automation as the Solution
When we hear about the challenges that prospects are facing, our goal is to demonstrate how paperless automation can solve them.
Part 1: What’s the AP Problem?
Paperless automation provides a host of benefits, but we want to make sure that the benefits are combatting companies’ specific challenges.
5 Reasons RPA Should be your Digital Transformation Starting Point
For many organizations, robotic process automation (RPA) is the driver of digital transformation.
HR Automation: 3 Reasons why you need it
Few departments process as much paper or store as much sensitive information as HR. It’s important that it is efficiently managed, and securely stored.
Press Release: Metafile Information Systems and ACOM Solutions form Strategic Partnership
MetaViewer and ACOM Solutions have formed a strategic partnership to launch a new Invoice-through-Payment Automation solution.
Buzzword Mania: Machine Learning vs. Artificial Intelligence vs. Robots
Here are a few of the biggest tech buzzwords – Artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics. How are they different? How do they work together?
RPA: Where’s it going?
The future of RPA includes greater accessibility, wider integration opportunities and a shift beyond rule-based and into AI and digital transformation.
3 Ways Document Management Prevents Phishing Scams
Document management/paperless automation doesn’t just help your company be more efficient, it also helps your company create a defense against fraud.
4 Ways Automation Improves Employee Morale
Paperless automation may not be able to cook a hotdog or play a game of beanbag toss like the people at your company party, but it can still improve your company culture.
DON’T Touch This: Touchless Invoice Processing
Touchless Invoice Processing was developed for Microsoft Dynamics users who have integrated or will integrate MetaViewer Paperless Automation and features robotic process automation (RPA) technology.
3 RPA Predictions for 2019
When it comes to RPA in 2019, we’re seeing artificial intelligence (AI) continue to rise in popularity, millennials embracing automation and robots coming to the forefront of previously-manual tasks.
4 ways to prepare for an automation resolution
Implementing new technology takes planning and careful prep work from multiple teams across your organization, and it’s important to set up the framework and make sure every team that will be affected by an RPA implementation is ready before any new technology is set up.
A Data-Driven Decision Revolution
Today’s technology, like artificial intelligence (AI), business process automation (BPA), robotic process automation (RPA) and other automated tools, is helping create a data-driven decision-making revolution.
Why RPA projects fail (and how to make sure yours doesn’t)
there are many RPA implementation projects that fail, or that don’t generate the expected ROI or efficiency gains. This does not mean that the technology is bad or that the vendor did not implement correctly. There are plenty of ways to make sure your implementation moves forward successfully.
5 things that should be on your RPA wish list
The benefits of RPA are long-lasting and the investment is an investment in your entire enterprise. So if RPA is on your radar this year, here is the functionality you may want to put on your RPA wish list.
Playground design firm slides into increased efficiency with RPA
In order to deliver the fun stuff, MetaViewer Paperless Automation customer Landscape Structures needed to make sure that their accounts payable processes were efficient, modern and up-to-date.
Post-Summit Blues? Not us!
Summit 2018 may be over, but we’re still buzzing with excitement from all the great conversations we had! Here’s how you can learn more about the paperless automation software your company needs to increase efficiency.
It’s time for Summit 2018!
We’re packing our bags, shipping our booth, preparing our materials and putting insoles in our shoes as we get ready for the 2018 Dynamics User Group Summit.
Press Release: Metafile Information Systems Debuts Touchless Invoice Processing and MetaViewer 7
We are excited to announce the launch of MetaViewer 7, the newest version of our state-of-the-art document management/paperless automation solution, MetaViewer. This new edition also features Touchless Invoice Processing for Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 and GP.
When Disaster Strikes: Document Management for disaster recovery
Weather-proof your enterprise by turning all of that information from paper format to digital with a document management solution, like MetaViewer.
Robotic Process Automation: Manufacturers, this one’s for you
Robotic Process Automation (RPA), like MetaViewer, can provide relevant information and on-demand status to all business processes in manufacturing, ranging from order management to inventory control, fulfillment and accounts receivable.
The Future of RPA
It may feel like we’re already at the pinnacle of technological development, what with artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, but we’re really only at the beginning when it comes to robotic process automation (RPA).
Document Management and the Remote Workforce
Today’s workforce is more nomadic than ever. Employees are working from home offices, coffee shops, airplanes and hotels, and it’s because modern technology is allowing them to access information and communicate with their teams from anywhere, anytime.
Have no fear, automation is here… But not for your job
At first glance, automation appears to be the tool that will make human employees obsolete. However, while automation will replace some tasks, the idea that the human worker will be unnecessary is far from the truth. Here’s what the future of automation looks like and why jobs are safe.
Becoming Best-in-Class: 5 strategies for a more effective AP department
For an accounts payable department to become best-in-class, it must have the technology in place to be able to work efficiently and analyze processes for ongoing growth.
Automation and the C-Suite: CEOs, what’s in it for you?
As the CEO, you are responsible for overseeing the operations of an organization and making sure that managers have the tools and resources they need to be successful, manage employees and keep processes moving smoothly and seamlessly. Here’s how RPA also benefits C-Suite employees.
5 Steps to Prepare for Automation
Implementing a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution takes extensive planning, research, buy-in and dedication to handling your business processes in a new, innovative way. Because of this, you want to make sure that you and your team are prepared before you implement.
RPA vs. BPM: What’s the Difference?
RPA and BPM: They sound so similar, but are actually extremely different. Many companies have benefited from both, but here are the differences.
A lesson in automation: Document Management for education
While an automated workflow solution, like MetaViewer, may seem disruptive to the procedures that your educational institution has had in place for decades, we encourage you to embrace the disruption and replace your laggard process with document management.
13 questions and considerations to keep in mind before purchasing a document management solution, according to Yoda
We’ve compiled some questions and considerations as you search for the perfect document management solution, and we’ve done it in the voice of Yoda in honor of Star Wars Day.
Here’s your sign: It’s time to go paperless!
If you’re seeing these signs, then it’s time to go paperless with a document management/AP automation solution, like MetaViewer Paperless Automation.
6 Ways Document Management Gives You a Competitive Edge
Today’s customers and vendors are looking for instant gratification, and your team is looking to complete tasks more efficiently and accurately. Document management can help you meet your customers and vendors where they’re at while giving you a competitive advantage
6 Best practices for a more efficient AP department
Efficiency is the name of the game and, as providers of business process automation software, we’re all about helping companies streamline processes and enhance their efficiency.
3 benefits of document management and the stats to back them
We’ve laid out the perks of a paperless solution, complete with some of the hard numbers that are sure to motivate your team to take the paperless plunge.
2 ways document management delivers ROI
If you are considering a document management solution, it’s important to be able to demonstrate the ROI to company executives.
2 ways to streamline an audit with document management
A document management solution eases the stress and hassle of an unexpected audit, making it streamlined for you and the auditor.
3 reasons why your company should jump on the digital disruption bandwagon
Digital disruption provides an opportunity for businesses to look at how they can use technology differently to enhance their business practices, demonstrate value and create new business models.