{"id":1508,"date":"2022-05-30T03:41:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T08:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2026-01-07T08:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:46:29","slug":"invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) Automation Guide 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>What is Invoice-to-Cash (I2C)? What are the latest trends in I2C automation? What are the key solutions driving the I2C applications market?<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/#what-is-invoice-to-cash-i2c\" >What is Invoice-to-Cash (I2C)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/#what-are-integrated-invoice-to-cash-i2c-applications\" >What are Integrated Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) Applications?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/#what-are-the-latest-trends-in-integrated-i2c\" >What are the Latest Trends in Integrated I2C?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/#what-are-the-key-solutions-driving-the-i2c-applications-market\" >What are the Key Solutions Driving the I2C Applications Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/#emagia-edge-in-integrated-i2c-applications\" >Emagia Edge in Integrated I2C Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>After decades of focus on Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) process redesign to drive improvements, companies are now focused on what Gartner calls \u201cTechnology Driven Process Improvement.\u201d Given the advances in functionality and reduction in cost of I2C technology, the focus for improvement in I2C operations is now on technology. In this blog, we will preview invoice-to-cash automation, the latest trends in I2C, factors driving its growth, and the Emagia edge in I2C applications market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-invoice-to-cash-i2c\"><\/span><strong>What is Invoice-to-Cash (I2C)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) is a process that starts from the moment an invoice is generated until the customer&#8217;s debt (payment) is settled. An efficient invoice-to-cash process is critical for businesses to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Any bottlenecks in the invoice-to-cash process can disrupt the whole process and trigger delays in <a href=\"\/products\/customer-eipp-portal\/\">invoicing<\/a>, <a href=\"\/products\/collections-management-software\/\">collections<\/a>, <a href=\"\/products\/cash-application\/\">cash application<\/a>, and ultimately <a href=\"\/products\/cash-flow-forecasting-software\/\">cash flow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-integrated-invoice-to-cash-i2c-applications\"><\/span><strong>What are Integrated Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) Applications?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Integrated Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) applications are a new wave of integrated cloud platforms for accounts receivables operations aimed to drive high digital efficiency, improve cash flow and enhance customer experience. According to Gartner, integrated invoice to cash applications use a single platform with automation and predictive capabilities to drive hyper-efficiency in the <a href=\"\/products\/enterprise-receivables-management-system\/\">AR management process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Automation of the invoice-to-cash process, which is a key driver of the growth in the integrated I2C applications market, enables companies to handle a large volume of invoices and transactions while achieving significant savings in cost, time and resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-sectin-middle\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mainblog\/assets\/images\/Gartner-integrated-Invoice-to-Cash.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Gartner\u00ae Magic Quadrant\u2122 for Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications\" width=\"900\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-caption-area mt-3 w-75\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-2\">2023 Gartner\u00ae Magic Quadrant\u2122<br \/>\nfor Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications<\/h3>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3 pl-0\"><a class=\"text-decoration-none text-white btn btn2 btn-primary btn-sm\" href=\"\/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-integrated-invoice-to-cash-applications\/?utm_source=I2CquickguideBlog&amp;utm_medium=cta\"><strong>Access the Full Report<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-latest-trends-in-integrated-i2c\"><\/span><strong>What are the Latest Trends in Integrated I2C?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Gartner, the integrated I2C market is growing rapidly and is expected to reach $3 billion by 2024. With the pandemic spurring the demand for I2C applications, organizations are focusing more on their internal processes to accelerate collections. Top trends in integrated invoice-to-cash I2C include:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"float-left w-50 mt-0 mr-3\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/emagianew\/images\/top-trends-in-integrated-invoice-to-cash-applications-market.jpg\" alt=\"Invoice to Cash automation\" width=\"545\" height=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>A). An integrated solution is a key driver:<\/strong> An integrated application to manage end-to-end I2C processes has become the key to achieve efficiency for most finance organizations. An integrated application provides predictive capabilities within the I2C process and enhances customer experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>B). Clients seek better collaboration capabilities:<\/strong> Increased collaboration is becoming a key priority for organizations evaluating the integrated I2C applications. With COVID bringing in a major shift in workforce models, the need for increased collaboration is growing. Such collaboration within the network facilitates quicker resolution of customer disputes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>C). Vendors continue to expand AI capabilities:<\/strong> Integrated I2C vendors are using AI capabilities for early identification of AR risk, prioritize collection activities and achieve better cash application rates. A combination of automation, and analytics and AI plays a big role in critical decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>D). Expansion into new geographies through M&amp;A:<\/strong> Vendors are aggressively expanding their solutions to new geographies through M&amp;A. A good M&amp;A strategy enables vendors to consolidate their position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E). Location partnerships continue to increase:<\/strong> ERP vendors are focusing on enhancing their capabilities. Similarly banks and digital payment service providers are expanding their offerings leveraging partnership to expand into new territories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-key-solutions-driving-the-i2c-applications-market\"><\/span><strong>What are the Key Solutions Driving the I2C Applications Market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are six key solutions driving the growth in the integrated invoice-to-cash applications market. They are: Credit Monitoring, Customer Invoicing Automation, Collections Automation, Customer Payments, Cash Application Automation, and Deductions and Disputes Automation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/emagianew\/images\/invoice-to-cash-applications-emagia.jpg\" alt=\"Integrated Invoice-To-Cash Applications\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Credit Monitoring:<\/strong> Involves periodically reviewing the credit profile of customers with the latest <a href=\"\/products\/credit-risk-management\/\">credit scoring<\/a> and credit bureau reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Invoice Automation:<\/strong> Involves integrating invoice data from disparate systems and automatically delivering it to customers through various channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collections Automation:<\/strong> Involves prioritizing tasks lists and automating collection tasks, providing business with a single view of AR.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Payments:<\/strong> Enabling receipt of payments through multiple payment modes across payment gateways and currencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cash Application Automation:<\/strong> Automatically <a href=\"\/blog\/lockbox-payment\/\">matching customer payments<\/a> and remittance information to open <a href=\"\/blog\/invoice-data-capture\/\">invoices<\/a> to speed up cash posting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deductions and Disputes Automation:<\/strong> Resolving invoice deductions and disputes raised by customers with effecting coding, tracking, and routing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"emagia-edge-in-integrated-i2c-applications\"><\/span><strong>Emagia Edge in Integrated I2C Applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though the last two years have been tough for many, Emagia successfully deployed the global rollout of its invoice-to-cash applications through its AI-powered fintech platform, Enterprise Receivables Management System.<\/p>\n<p>Emagia is committed to deploying Intelligent I2C solutions that help businesses achieve digital leadership. Here\u2019s a brief look into how Emagia\u2019s AI-powered Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) application solutions make a difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"mb-4\">In <strong><a href=\"\/products\/credit-management-software\/\">Credit Monitoring<\/a><\/strong>, Emagia\u2019s AI-powered credit automation solution empowers businesses with smarter data to make accurate credit decisions with real-time insight into the changing risk profile of customers. The intelligent solution enables businesses to leverage external data (credit scoring, payments behavior, credit bureau reports etc.) and review the credit profile of customers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-4\">In <strong><a href=\"\/products\/electronic-invoicing-presentment-and-payment-portal\/\">Customer Invoicing Automation<\/a><\/strong>, Emagia accelerates invoice delivery by sending it to the customer via email or on mobile, thereby shortening the invoice-to-Cash cycle. Automating invoice delivery not only enables to meet customer-specified formats, but also facilitates quicker payments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-4\">In <strong><a href=\"\/products\/collections-management-software\/\">Collections Automation<\/a><\/strong>, Emagia employs its AI-powered digital assistant Gia to replace manual interactions, proactively interact with customers, speed up collections, resolve disputes, and deliver a superior customer experience.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-4\">In <strong><a href=\"\/gia\/\">Customer Payments<\/a><\/strong>, Emagia accelerates the receipt of payments by facilitating highly secure digital payments in various modes and currencies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-4\">In <strong><a href=\"\/products\/cash-application\/\">Cash Application Automation<\/a><\/strong>, Emagia helps overcome the challenges associated with matching invoices to payments and remittances. Emagia\u2019s AI-powered cash application solution automatically extracts payments and remittance information from multiple sources in many different formats, and applies it to open invoices with straight-through processing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-4\">In <strong><a href=\"\/products\/deductions-management-software\/\">Deductions and Disputes Automation<\/a><\/strong>, Emagia\u2019s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) portal enables customers to deal with a problem or service with zero wait time. It helps resolve customer disputes quickly while enhancing customer experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"border text-center p-3 rounded border-primary mt-4 mb-4 bg-light\"><a class=\"text-decoration-none\" href=\"\/resources\/ebooks\/trends-in-integrated-invoice-to-cash-i2c-automation\/\">Trends in Integrated Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) Automation. <strong class=\"text-decoration-none font-weight-bold\">Read eBook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emagia\u2019s sophisticated <strong><a href=\"\/products\/enterprise-receivables-management-suite\/\">Enterprise Receivables Management System (ERMS)<\/a><\/strong> today powers the I2C processes for companies across pharmaceutical, building materials, healthcare, media, IT industries. All Emagia solutions integrate seamlessly with leading financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, JD Edwards and others.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how Emagia can help you with integrated invoice-to-cash application solutions, <a href=\"\/request-a-demo\/\">request a demo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 mt-4\"><a href=\"\/products\/order-to-cash-automation-software\/#request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mainblog\/assets\/images\/blog-banners\/gain-exponential-advantage-in-your-O2C-process-with-AI.jpg\" alt=\"Make Your Document Processing Hyper-Efficient with Gia Docs AI\" width=\"898\" height=\"107\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Invoice-to-Cash (I2C)? What are the latest trends in I2C automation? What are the key solutions driving the I2C applications market? 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