Sage has announced that its copilot is available to early adopters initially in the US and UK on Sage Intacct as the company is working to boost productivity for small and medium businesses (SMBs), helping drive accuracy and compliance.
The accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology company revealed that as part of a set of new enhancements for Sage Intacct users globally, the Sage Copilot generative AI tool will support them with actionable insights and support to help drive productivity.
The AI-driven tool is designed to transform how accounting and finance teams approach their daily challenges, from highlighting budget variances for proactive management to providing clear, trustworthy answers to critical how-to questions.
Explore related questions
Sage Copilot aims to empower users to work smarter and faster, streamlining tasks and uncovering insights that drive meaningful business results.
The tool launches at a key moment, as Sage research has recently indicated that 80 percent of CFOs are embracing AI to reclaim time for high-value tasks. The Sage report, ‘The Secrets of Successful CFOs’, shows that this shift allows CFOs to build critical leadership skills as finance roles evolve. At the same time, 89 percent report significantly expanded responsibilities due to technology and global complexities.
“We know that finance leaders are looking for ways to save time, drive strategic initiatives and support business growth,” said Dan Miller, EVP of financials and ERP division at Sage.
“With the introduction of Sage Copilot, alongside our other enhancements, we are helping them take a major step towards that goal. By empowering users with tools that help assist with time-consuming tasks, we are enabling them to be more proactive and focus on delivering long-term growth for their organizations.”
Sage Intacct’s release 4 enhancements include Sage Copilot Variance Analysis – helping to streamline financial oversight for budget managers; Sage Copilot Search Help – providing users with direct, conversational answers; and Sage Intelligent Time Enhancements – ensuring compliance with labor regulations, providing accurate time tracking and simplifying billing processes.
