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Basware Achieves Top Score for AP Automation

Basware, a global leader in invoice lifecycle management, announced on May 19, 2026, that it has received the highest score for accounts payable (AP) automation among 118 vendors assessed in The Hackett Group’s Spring 2026 SolutionMap. This announcement highlights Basware’s longstanding commitment to innovating in the realm of financial technology.

In the increasingly crowded market of financial solutions, where companies often face critical decisions between building in-house capabilities or purchasing established technologies, the ability to discern genuine AI advancements from mere marketing fluff is essential. Carina Kuhl, a Principal at The Hackett Group, emphasized this need for clarity: “In today's market, 'build vs. buy' decisions are increasingly driven by AI claims, and those claims are hard to validate.” The SolutionMap aims to transform complex solution intelligence into actionable insights, enabling organizations to make informed decisions quickly and with reduced risk.

The rigorous assessment process carried out by The Hackett Group involves more than 500 detailed functional and capability criteria, which include mandatory product demonstrations and anonymous customer value ratings. As a result, the process yields an unbiased, evidence-based view of the procurement technology landscape. This is a crucial resource for procurement leaders who are actively engaged in evaluating solutions and justifying technology investments to key stakeholders in their organizations.

Kira Mondrus, Chief Marketing Officer of Basware, pointed out that while every vendor claims to offer AI-driven solutions, true innovation involves what she calls