CFOs and CIOs have very different priorities when it comes to IT spend, and that dichotomy is not likely to change any time soon, even as IT budgets are starting to once again increase.

After being slashed to almost nil during the height of the crisis for many corporations across sector and size, IT budgets are beginning to rise.

With average days’ sales outstanding of 44.5 days, US companies could see vast improvements in their receivables processing, according to a new report from Aite Group. 

Given the need for most companies to make best use of internal liquidity, any solution that can reduce the DSO cycle—which establishes how long it takes for companies to collect on invoices—is of value. Looking externally for a solution that can shorten processing times and reduce errors or exceptions that would normally extend the payment cycle may be a worthwhile investment.