OCR vs Bots vs. AI: Is the Winner Clear?

The terms OCR, automation, bots, and AI may seem interchangeable to most, but these technologies are not actually created equal. In fact, you may have been oversold. If you've invested in AP automation and your business doesn't seem to be reaping the benefits, you’re not alone. Research shows that over 50% of the automation software bought by AP teams since 2018 is already slated to be replaced due to complex implementation and long time-to-value.

Join this session with AppZen Director of Product Marketing, Saman Khatami, as he demystifies the most common AP Automation buzzwords and explains why an AI-first approach is the only way to conquer today’s challenges and scale for a more productive and strategic future. Topics we will discuss include:

• Key differences between the most touted technologies in AP
• Why not all AI for AP is created equal, and you should consider going AI first
• Top AP bottlenecks killing your bottom line, and how only AI can solve them
• How to move forward and realize immediate value with your own AI project

Mark Brousseau
President, Brousseau & Associates 

Over the past 26 years, Mark Brousseau has established himself as a thought leader on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments and document automation.   A popular speaker at industry conferences and on webinars and podcasts, Brousseau advises prominent end-users and solutions and services providers on how to use automation to improve document- and payments-driven business processes.  Brousseau has chaired numerous educational conferences and has served on several industry committees and boards.  He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and three sons.

Saman Khatami
Director of Product Marketing, AppZen

Saman Khatami is a graduate of UCSB with a master’s in finance. With financial experience from UC Berkeley and 5 years of consulting in the cloud ERP space with Oracle, he led Appzen’s Reporting and Analytics consulting team for over two years before moving into the role of Director of Product Marketing for all AppZen's products.