How Business Intelligence Is Changing the Way Companies Think About Expense Management
Not long ago, Business Intelligence and Expense Management were treated as two completely different categories of software. One helped leaders analyze trends, build dashboards, and support strategic decision-making. The other was a compliance-driven tool used mainly by finance teams to track spending, enforce policy rules, and process reimbursements. Today, the line between the two is fading — and not because finance departments suddenly want more dashboards. It’s because modern organizations expect real-time spending visibility, smarter forecasting, and operational decisions backed by data rather than assumptions. That expectation only becomes more important as companies scale, add remote teams, grow vendor networks, and distribute financial authority across multiple departments. The shift isn’t about technology alone. It reflects a broader mindset change: spending is no longer just an accounting function — it’s a strategic data source. The Problem Most Companies Face: Tracking Is Ea...