Is Integrating SAGE with Your S2P Platform Too Complex? Let us do the Hard Work For You

Unlock Your S2P Data with Expert SAGE Integration

Achieving complete spend control and visibility is crucial for businesses today. But it’s easier said than done. You need to have all your spend data in one place which can be a massive challenge for organisations. Internal IT Teams often struggle integrating spend data from SAGE with other platforms. Integration with SAGE can be complex. This can lead to inefficiencies, misinformed decisions and a lack of spend control.

If your IT Teams are struggling with integrations with SAGE, they aren’t alone. Integrations between platforms are a challenge for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

Research shows:

• 1 in 3 leaders do not trust the information they use to make decisions. (source)
• 97% of businesses admit to having unacceptable data, and 50% of new data is problematic. (source)
• Only 29% of businesses platforms are currently integrated together. (source)
• 94% of businesses think data integration is a challenge. (source)

That’s where we come in. Our SAGE Integration Services take on the heavy lifting of integration, so you don’t have to.

Valtatech: Your SAGE Integration Partner

At Valtatech, we specialise in helping businesses get complete spend visibility and control. The key to achieving this is having a single source of spend truth. We know that integrating with your ERP platform and others is a challenge. Our Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) does the hard work of integrations for you. We connect your SAGE platform and other systems to your S2P platform. Enabling to have a single source of spend truth.

Our team of integration experts have hands-on experience integrating with SAGE. We’ve helped organisations with a range of challenges integrating SAGE with other platforms. In our experience, businesses typically struggle with:

Data Fragmentation Across Modules

In SAGE, data related to procurement and finance is often across different modules. For instance, purchase order details are stored within tables in the Purchasing module. While payment data resides in tables within the Accounts Payable module. These datasets are designed so they can operate independently and aren’t easily linked. Integrating them requires deep knowledge of SAGE to ensure it is extracted correctly.

Handling Complex Table Relationships

SAGE’s relational database structure creates challenges to extract a unified dataset for integration. For example, in Inventory Management, item details are in a different table to those that manage stock location and unit measurements. When integrating with a S2P platform, these complex relationships are maintained. This ensures that procurement data aligns with stock levels and purchasing agreements.

Inconsistent Data Formats and Codes

SAGE enables businesses to customise their setup to suit their needs. For example customising how vendor codes, item numbers and account strings are stored. This flexibility usually leads to inconsistencies across departments or regions. This makes the integration process a lot more complicated. Data needs to be standardised before it can be fed into a S2P platform. This requires custom code mappings and data transformations which need specialist expertise.

Data Synchronisation Limits

SAGE’s batch processing means data, like invoices and payments, often aren’t updated in real-time. This is a problem for procurement teams who need up-to-date data for spend management. For example, payments recorded might not be in the system until the next scheduled update. Leading to lagged visibility into actual spend. When you integrate with a S2P platform you’ll need to find ways to account for this.

Custom Workflow and Approval Challenges

Many businesses customise SAGE’s spend and payment workflow and approval processes. These customizations are stored in workflows with SAGE. Mapping these customised processes into an S2P platform is challenging. It requires detailed knowledge of both platforms to keep the approval logic consistent.

Vendor and Item Duplication Issues

Businesses using SAGE often find that they have duplicate vendors and item records. This is driven by many departments and users entering data independently. This results in identical records being held under slightly different names or codes. Applying logic and processes to de-duplicate the data to integrate is not easy. You need to apply both data integration logic and look at process redesign to keep your data clean. This is typically not a skillset that internal IT teams have or have time to apply.

These challenges create roadblocks for companies trying to gain control over their spend. That’s where we come in to make integrations far easier.

A Trusted Integration Partner

We are a trusted partner to many leading organisations across the region.

“Valtatech has been an invaluable partner during the process of transforming our procure to pay (P2P) system. The project has helped us to reduce costs, identify risks and improve value delivery across the business; while providing the visibility and insights my team and I require to improve risk mitigation, due diligence processes and governance” Hanaka Kato – Corporate HQ General Manager, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia.

Our Technology Experience

Our Approach: SAGE Integration-as-a-Service

How Our SAGE Integration Services Help Finance and Procurement Leaders

At Valtatech, we handle the complexities of integrating SAGE with S2P platforms. Our IaaS takes the burden of complex integrations with SAGE off your IT teams. This allows them to focus on strategic initiatives while we handle the integrations. Our team has extensive experience in integrating SAGE with other systems.

Why Choose Our SAGE Integration Services

• Automated Data Transformation. We automate data transformation from SAGE’s modules to align with your S2P platform. This ensures consistency and accuracy in your data integration.
• (Near) Real-Time Data Synchronisation. We implement near-real-time data integrations with SAGE. Provide your team with up-to-the-minute insights, improving decision-making speed and accuracy.
• Cost-Effective, Predictable Pricing. Our transparent pricing model means no hidden costs. We ensure that you stay within budget while achieving faster time-to-value.
• Pre-Built Connectors for Speed. We leverage our library of connectors to integrate systems with your S2P platform. This reduces the time required to get your integration up and running.
• Continuous Monitoring and Support. We provide 24/7 monitoring of your integration and clear SLAs. We ensure that your systems remain connected and running smoothly.
• Security and Compliance You Can Trust. Your data’s security is our top priority. We safeguard your sensitive information using the most stringent security measures available, including:
  • ISO 27001 Certification. Our team is certified to follow best practices in information security management.
  • Cutting-Edge Integration Technology. We use secure, industry-certified technologies that follow SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, and HIPAA standards.

Case Study: Achieving Spend Visibility for a Leading Hospitality Group

We assisted one of Australia’s top hospitality groups with their S2P transformation. With 12 different data sources holding S2P data, integration was crucial. Our IaaS created a connected S2P ecosystem through a four-step process:

1. Design: Mapping out systems to identify key data sources and stakeholders.
2. Extract: Configuring integration connectors to extract data from various systems.
3. Transform: Defining and configuring data transformation to align with the S2P platform format.
4. Load: Loading transformed data into the S2P platform, ensuring data integrity.

Results? A connected S2P process with complete visibility, integrated with all their existing systems.

Why Choose Valtatech?

• Focus on Business Value: We go beyond simply connecting systems. We work with you to define your goals and develop a strategy to deliver measurable value.
• Partnership Approach: We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients. We are invested in your success and will work alongside you every step of the way.
• Proven Source-to-Pay Expertise: Our team are S2P process experts. We bring best practices tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our integrations are designed to support and enhance your S2P processes.

Unlock Your Spend Data with Our SAGE Integration Services

Ready to take control of your corporate spend? Schedule a consultation today and learn how our SAGE IaaS can help your business.

FAQs:

Q: How long does it take to integrate SAGE with an S2P platform? The timeline depends on your systems’ complexity. But, our pre-built connectors and experienced team ensure a faster integration process.

Q: Can you work with a customised version of SAGE? Yes, our team has extensive experience working with customised SAGE deployments. We can build a tailored integration that fits your unique requirements.

Q: What kind of post-integration support do you offer? We offer 24/7 monitoring and dedicated support keeping your integration running smoothly.