B-to-B payments

With greater connectivity and more information being shared about customers and transactions, there will be more potential to generate valuable business intelligence, says Citizens' Matt Richardson.

Accounts payable is one of the most paper-intensive business functions, with lots of room for more environmentally sound processing, Daniel Ball of Medius says.

It is the largest global treasury bank so far to implement Mastercard’s direct debit service.

As more electric-powered commercial vehicles enter the market, fuel card operators like FleetCor must confront a future where gas stations become less relevant.

We’ve seen many companies embrace faster and easier payments systems, says Citizens' Matt Richardson.

While accounts payable systems are adjusting to decentralized work, it's unrealistic to expect a complete migration overnight, says Proactis' Michael Ereli.

The single-use element of virtual cards deters hacking, says Nvoicepay's Kristin Cardinali.

Invoiced is working with with the Mastercard Track Business Payment Service, the open-loop network that supports a vast network and business directory of buyers and suppliers.

Technology is moving forward at a pace that could push real-time payments into new settings in the near future, with several countries already using systems that could become models for the U.S.

As accounts payable departments add robotics and other innovation, workflows and skill sets will adjust--but people won't disappear, says Nvoicepay's Lauren Ruef.