NEC and AmbiRise Collaborate to Enhance Municipal Accounting Efficiency

NEC and AmbiRise Join Forces to Transform Municipal Accounting

In a significant advancement for municipal operations, NEC Corporation and AmbiRise Co., Ltd. have announced the commencement of a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing the efficiency of accounting-related tasks in local governments. This initiative involves connecting NEC's financial accounting system, GPRIME, with AmbiRise's electronic invoicing platform, Haratte. This partnership is designed to tackle the persistent challenges faced by municipalities, particularly the manual input of invoice data into financial systems, which has remained a considerable burden for staff members.

The Need for Integration

Many local governments still rely on labor-intensive manual processes to enter received invoice data into their accounting systems. This not only places a strain on employees but also leads to potential errors during data transcription, resulting in unnecessary delays and the frequent return of documents for review. To alleviate these issues, NEC and AmbiRise are leveraging their strengths to connect GPRIME and Haratte, which will facilitate seamless data sharing and automation of key accounting functions.

Key Benefits of the Integration

1. Automated Data Entry

With the integration, invoices generated and received through Haratte will automatically populate relevant fields in GPRIME’s expenditure order forms. This capability eliminates the need for manual entry, thus reducing errors and significantly streamlining the process of creating financial documents.

2. Reduced Workload and Enhanced Review Efficiency

By minimizing manual data input, this integration will help prevent mistakes that often result in document rejections. As a result, municipal employees will experience a marked decrease in administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on more strategic tasks while expediting the invoice review process.

3. Seamless User Experience

The integration of Haratte with GPRIME is designed to maintain a seamless user experience. Municipal staff will be able to operate within GPRIME without disruptions to existing workflows, ensuring that the new capabilities can be utilized effectively without requiring extensive retraining.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, both companies are committed to supporting the thorough modernization of back-office operations in local governments. By promoting Digital Transformation (DX) through this partnership, NEC and AmbiRise aim to deliver significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector financial management.

Overview of Each System

- GPRIME Financial Accounting System: This system provides a comprehensive framework for managing municipal budgets, operations, and financial statements, supporting sound public accounting practices. More details can be found here.
- Haratte Electronic Billing System: Haratte facilitates digital generation and sending of invoices and estimates, promoting paperless operations as a cloud service. More information is available here.