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Accounts Payable Approval Process: How to Build a Faster, More Accurate Invoice Workflow
A better accounts payable approval process does more than move invoices along. It speeds approvals, reduces errors, improves visibility, and helps AP teams keep payments on track without the usual back-and-forth.

How to Write an Invoice (With Examples, Templates, and Best Practices)
Writing an invoice shouldn’t slow down your business—but it often does. This guide breaks down how to write an invoice step-by-step, what it should include, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay payments. Plus, learn how automation can help

Invoice Automation Benefits: How to Reduce Costs, Errors, and Processing Time
Manual invoice processing is slow, error-prone, and quietly expensive. In this guide, we break down the real benefits of invoice automation—from cutting costs and improving accuracy to accelerating approvals and payments—plus what implementation looks like and how businesses are achieving

OCR Accounting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Accounts Payable
OCR accounting uses optical character recognition to turn invoices, receipts, and other financial documents into usable digital data. This article explains what OCR in accounting is, how it works, where it fits in accounts payable, and what to look for

Accounts Payable OCR Software: How to Automate Invoice Capture and Reduce AP Costs
Accounts payable OCR software helps AP teams capture invoice data faster, reduce manual errors, and move invoices through approvals with better visibility and control. This article explains how OCR AP automation works, what to look for in a solution, and

Invoice Scanning Software: How to Capture, Digitize, and Automate AP Invoices Faster
Automated invoice scanning helps AP teams capture invoices faster, reduce manual entry errors, lower processing costs, and gain better visibility across the workflow. This article explains how invoice scanning software fits into broader AP automation—and what to look for in

The History of the AS/400 (IBM i)
The Beginning The IBM System i, originally known as the AS/400, is the evolution of IBM’s System/38 architecture, first announced in 1978 and delivered in 1979. Unlike its predecessor, the AS/400 removed capability-based addressing and introduced source compatibility with the System/36, merging the best of both systems produced

Core EDI Terms and Concepts
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) ANSI is the organization that creates and maintains the rules for how businesses in the U.S. exchange EDI documents. These standards ensure that documents like invoices or purchase orders are understood by any company using EDI

What Is EDI? A Complete Guide to Electronic Data Interchange
What is EDI? This complete guide explains the meaning of Electronic Data Interchange, how EDI works, common transactions, integration, mapping, compliance, and why EDI remains essential for modern businesses.

5 Common EDI Translation Software Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Discover 5 common EDI translation software challenges, including slow processing and difficult integrations, and learn how EZConnect by ACOM Systems can solve them.

How to Improve Data Accuracy and Avoid Manual Errors with EDI Mapping Software
Inconsistent data mapping and manual errors are persistent frustrations for businesses using EDI systems. Misaligned fields, incorrect transactions, and human errors can disrupt operations, damage vendor relationships, and create compliance risks.

B2B Payment Automation: Cut AP Costs & Improve Efficiency
What Is B2B Payment Automation? B2B payment automation refers to the use of technology to streamline how businesses pay their vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Instead of manually cutting checks, printing documents, and routing invoices by email or paper, companies automate

Revolutionizing Trading Partner Communications with EZConnect
EZConnect, our EDI software, automates trading partner communications, supporting various file formats and offering real-time data mapping for efficient document management.

Streamlining B2B Payments with Our Unified Platform
Our unified payment platform for IBM i System i AS/400 automates and secures the entire B2B payment cycle, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

5 Signs Your EDI Translation Software Needs an Upgrade
As businesses grow and technology evolves, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems play a crucial role in facilitating seamless communication between trading partners. However, outdated EDI translation software can become a liability, leading to inefficiencies, security risks, and missed opportunities. If

4 Things Suppliers Wish Buyers Knew About Electronic Payments
Supplier adoption is a key factor in determining the success of an electronic payments program. The more suppliers that embrace digital payments, the more efficient and cost-effective your payment process becomes. But what really motivates suppliers to make the switch? To drive

Choosing the Right Software Solution for Your Business
Acom Systems offers tailored software solutions to enhance business operations, from EDI to payment platforms, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.

Sending Electronic Payments to Vendors through ACH Transfer
Setting up an ACH transfer with your vendor is simple. Most online businesses and vendors accept ACH Payments, as it is a secure and reliable payment method. You can set up either a reoccurring payment for regular vendors or a one-time payment

5 Biggest Electronic Payments Myths, Debunked
Businesses are shifting to electronic payments to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security. However, misconceptions still prevent many companies from making the switch. Don’t let outdated myths hold your business back! Here are five common electronic payment myths—and the