AI, AP and What Great AP Teams Do Differently in 2026

Episode notes

Accounts Payable is changing quickly. The new Ardent Partners 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor explains what’s shifting and why. In this episode, Owen McDonald talks with Andrew Bartolini about the drivers behind this evolution, from the growing use of AI to the features AP teams should prioritise when choosing a solution. It’s a smart, grounded look at the capabilities, standards and outcomes that matter right now. #APAutomation #B2BPayments #AccountsPayable #Fintech #AIinFinance #PaymentsPodcast #ArdentPartners #DigitalTransformation #FinanceLeaders #APTeams #PaymentTechnology #BusinessPayments

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