Beth Brown
Beth acts as Editor & Digital Content Manager for SSON Digital, specialising in reports on key B2B topics such as fintech, intelligent automation, and GBS/ shared services trends. She has contributed to notable publications including The State of Intelligent Automation 2025, The State of Accounts Payables 2025: Trends & Insights, and The Handbook to Setting Up a Modern SSC.
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More content by Beth Brown
Outsourcing in the Age of Accountability: Security, Fraud & AML at the Core
May 28 by Shared Services & Outsourcing NetworkDiscover how secure-by-design outsourcing enables organizations to effectively manage fraud, AML, compliance, and cyber risk in high-risk environments.
Closing the ERP Gap: The Four Pillars of Finance Transformation
May 26 by Shared Services & Outsourcing NetworkDiscover how AI-powered finance automation helps organizations modernize ERP systems, accelerate cash flow, reduce risk, and scale AP & AR operations.
The State of Accounts Payable Market Report 2026
May 25 by Beth BrownDiscover how AI, automation, and agentic technologies are reshaping Accounts Payable in 2026. This report explores everything from e-invoicing to fraud.
The Last 30 Years of Shared Services: Lessons & What’s Next
May 15 by Beth BrownFinal reflections from SSOW Orlando 2026 on orchestration, agentic AI, data readiness, operating models, and skills shaping shared services’ next era.
The Record-to-Report Efficiency Mirage
May 12 by Beth BrownMost R2R teams confuse visibility with automation. Discover where manual work hides and how true orchestration delivers a touchless close.
The Evolving Role of BPO in the Agentic Era
May 07 by Beth BrownAt SSOW Orlando 2026, G6 leaders debated whether BPO still fits in the AI age, and how orchestration defines its future in agentic operating models.
From Cost Center to Performance Driver: Rethinking Outsourcing for KPI Impact
May 05 by Shared Services & Outsourcing NetworkSee how outcome-driven outsourcing turns SLAs into real KPI improvements across finance, customer service, IT, and HR.
GBS Uncovered: What Practitioners are Actually Talking About
April 29 by Beth BrownGBS leaders’ candid SSOW Orlando 2026 IDG takeaways: automation reality gaps, ROI challenges, AI agent ownership, governance risk and talent retention.
Why Agentic AI Projects Fail to Scale: Moving Beyond Pilot Mode
March 31 by Beth BrownDiscover why agentic AI pilots stall and what it really takes to scale, data, orchestration, outcome‑driven metrics, and workforce readiness.
Compliance at Scale: Operating E-invoicing as a Global Program
March 30 by Shared Services & Outsourcing NetworkGlobal e-invoicing is accelerating. Learn how to move from reactive compliance to a scalable, centralized model with this SSON Essentials Guide.
Frontline by Design: How Customer Experience Is Reshaping GBS
March 27 by Beth BrownHow GBS is becoming a frontline CX engine, blending AI, human judgement, and outcome‑driven metrics to shift from efficiency to experience.
Rethinking Outsourcing: From Model Selection to Execution Readiness
March 24 by Shared Services & Outsourcing NetworkRethink outsourcing with a practical guide to model selection and execution readiness, helping GBS leaders scale with confidence and drive long-term value.
