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AI at a Crossroads: 2025 Document Automation Trends Show Divide Between Automation Potential and Operational Fears

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LONDON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Despite significant strides in document automation, a new report from Rossum finds that 58% of finance leaders still consider Excel their most often used tool for automating financial tasks, underscoring the challenges enterprises face in adopting advanced automation solutions. Document Automation Trends 2025, Rossum’s latest industry report, provides a deep dive into the evolving priorities and obstacles finance leaders encounter as they transition toward a digital future, offering insights into their perspectives on document automation.

Based on survey data from over 470 finance executives across the US, UK, and Germany, the report highlights that cost is the most significant barrier to implementing automation in finance operations, with 32% of leaders identifying it as a top challenge. Additional hurdles include complex tools, poor integration, and lengthy onboarding times, revealing the considerable obstacles finance teams face as they strive to modernize their processes.

Rossum’s Document Automation Trends 2025 report empowers finance leaders with actionable insights and KPIs to navigate automation’s opportunities and challenges. Offering strategies for AI integration, cybersecurity enhancement, and scalable automation, this report is a crucial tool for leaders seeking to future-proof their finance departments.

Key Findings from Document Automation Trends 2025:

Excel’s Persistent Grip on Finance Automation
Despite the availability of advanced automation platforms, Excel remains the dominant automation tool for 58% of finance leaders. This reliance points to a gap between awareness and action, leaving untapped opportunities for efficiency and digital transformation within finance departments.Cybercriminals Are Adapting Faster Than Enterprises
As technology advances, finance leaders are increasingly aware of the risks associated with cybercrime. The report reveals that 27% of respondents feel the risks outweigh the benefits of AI and automation in finance. This finding underscores the urgent need for AP departments to adopt AI-powered defenses and proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard against evolving fraud tacticsSelf-Perception as “Luddites” Among Finance Leaders Hinders Innovation
The survey reveals a concerning condition: 46% of finance leaders label themselves or their departments as “Luddites,” reflecting a reluctance to embrace automation and innovation. With finance roles rapidly evolving beyond traditional bookkeeping, this mindset poses a significant barrier to progress. To unlock the full potential of automation, finance leaders must shift toward a proactive, innovation-driven approach, positioning themselves as strategic partners in driving business success.

Featured Experts Offer Strategic Insights
The report features insights from prominent industry voices, including Kieran Gilmurray, CEO of Kieran Gilmurray and Company Limited, who emphasizes AI’s potential as a collaborative force rather than a replacement for human roles, and Andreas Welsch, Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, who advocates for AI as an embedded strategic partner in finance operations. Also featured is Dan Lucarini from Deep Analysis, warning that without an AI automation plan, finance teams risk lagging behind.

For more details on the full report and to download your copy, visit Rossum’s website.

About Rossum
Rossum leads the charge in intelligent document processing. Delivering an advanced transactional document automation platform to 450+ enterprise businesses across the globe looking to tame document chaos.

Focused on driving unmatched productivity and accuracy, Rossum’s AI-first, cloud-native approach transforms business workflows end to end, addressing risks, enhancing business relationships, and unlocking real-time strategic insights from transactional data. The platform’s adaptive design seamlessly integrates human expertise and technology, offering enterprises a tailored solution for optimal return on automation. Explore the possibilities at rossum.ai

About the data: The data for this survey is based on online interviews with members of the YouGov panel who agreed to participate in advance. A total of 473 people were interviewed for this survey between 24.09. – 02.10.2024 in the countries UK (167 interviews) US (156 interviews) and Germany (150 interviews).
The survey was conducted among company decision-makers (at least senior managers) with responsibility in accounting. The survey is not representative.

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

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About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

www.rcsmediamonitors.com.au

About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

 

 

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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