Presentation of the Approved Platform (PA) - Esker
Esker, a pioneer in Agentic AI solutions dedicated to the Office of the CFO, automates all processes of the Source-to-Pay (purchasing and suppliers) and Order-to-Cash (orders and customers) cycles. With 40 years of expertise, Esker ensures the compliance of its clients' invoices in over 60 countries worldwide. An active member of associations such as FNFE-MPE, Esker actively participates in public consultations related to electronic invoicing in France and internationally. This allows for close monitoring of regulatory developments to provide a platform compliant with current and future standards.
Your vision of electronic invoicing and the 2026 reform: (What major challenges do you see for businesses?)
Electronic invoicing is far from being limited to France; many countries are adopting it as well.We can particularly mention the ViDA initiative, which will transform the landscape of electronic invoicing in Europe in the coming years. We are still only at the beginning.The challenge is therefore to consider this issue on an international scale by choosing a platform capable of ensuring invoice compliance in all the countries where a business operates. Furthermore, beyond the obligation of compliance, electronic invoicing presents an opportunity for businesses to digitise their financial flows as a whole to gain efficiency and take advantage of automation to focus on their core business.
Your approach to support: (How do you help your clients prepare and adapt?)
Esker relies on a network of partners, consisting of consulting firms, to assist its clients in analysing their needs in order to define the specifications of the solution that will meet their expectations. Esker also has internal experts who provide ongoing assistance and support throughout the project. Finally, Esker updates its solution in the event of regulatory changes and ensures continuous monitoring of international mandates. This allows its clients to benefit from a platform that is always compliant.
The offer and specifics
Main services offered:
Digitalisation of the entire Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycles:
- S2P Solutions: Supplier sourcing, supplier management, contract management, purchasing management, supplier invoicing, payment management, compliance (CSRD, electronic invoicing, …)
- O2C Solutions: Customer credit management, customer invoicing, payment management, cash collection management, deduction management, debt recovery, compliance (electronic invoicing)
Target sectors or types of companies:
Whether directly or through its network of partners, Esker targets all types of companies and all sectors of activity.
Strengths / key differentiators:
- 40 years of experience
- French company with an international presence (15 subsidiaries worldwide, mainly in Europe, US, Canada, Asia-Pacific)
- Coverage of the O2C and S2P cycles as a whole
- Invoice compliance ensured in over 60 countries worldwide
- Platform built to the highest standards of safety and security to protect client data (ISO 27001 certification, AICPA SOC, HIPAA & HITECH compliant, GDPR compliant)
Examples of integrations or partnerships:
Turnkey integration with any ERP on the market + partnership with a global network of partners who offer their technical expertise, geographical presence, and a wide range of compatible services to provide real added value to our mutual clients (consulting firms, strategic alliances, technology alliances, integrators, software publishers)