Created by mergers, Infor builds an automated, integrated treasury operation using its own software products as a cornerstone.

In the current uncertain economic conditions, treasuries want quicker availability on incoming payments and are optimizing processes just as recent technology innovations are helping to boost availability and re-launch lockbox services.

DuPont and other corporates are finding many benefits in implementing straight-through processing and improving bank communications.

Textron partnered with FXpress which partnered with Bancbridge and so on down the line to integrate best-of-breed technology into a state-of-the-art treasury system.

A riskier economy is actually increasing spending on treasury technology for tools that provide global visibility of all cash, improve cash forecast accuracy and clamp better controls on the movement of funds.

New advances in invoice processing automation means companies can slash costs, streamline workflow and save time.

Treasury managers can expect to see more joint work from vendors, as some of the more cost-conscious banks roll out more white-labeled technology

Even companies that aren't forced to go to the markets (or their bankers) for new credit lines need to pay close attention to basic treasury management issues when markets are tough