The Institute of Financial Operations and Brainware Barnstorming Across North America to Share Best Practices, Emerging Technologies

Data Capture Pioneers, Finance Professionals Coming to a City Near You

August 1, 2011, Ashburn, VA and Orlando, FL —Brainware, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent data capture and enterprise search solutions, and The Institute of Financial Operations, the global professional association previously known as IAPP-IARP-NAPP-TAWPI, are pleased to announce they have joined forces on an ambitious national speaking tour to deliver real-world insights to financial operations professionals seeking the latest automation technology and best practices to enable world-class performance in their operations.

In addition to providing an excellent opportunity for financial operations professionals to network and share practical knowledge with their peers, the tour will include case study presentations from leading companies that have successfully deployed cutting-edge technology to create superior productivity, transparency and bottom-line profits.

“As Brainware’s intelligent data capture technology has served organizations across a vast array of industries globally, we’ve gained a great deal of insight into the challenges, needs and aspirations that are common among finance professionals today,” said Charles Kaplan, Vice President of Marketing at Brainware and a key speaker for this event. “Our vision dovetails perfectly with The Institute of Financial Operations, an international community that is committed to making businesses of all types and sizes run better, faster and more profitably. Brainware is honored to stand with these thought leaders as we bring the message of finance efficiency coast-to-coast.”

“Our research shows accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial operations departments still have a long way to go in adopting the types of automated processes that will make them run more efficiently,” said The Institute of Financial Operations President and CEO Thomas H. Bohn, who will be appearing personally to discuss key findings in each city. “The more we can help educate them about the options available to them today and in the future, the better we can serve the entire financial operations community.”

The first leg of the 2011 Summer Road Trip brings Brainware and The Institute of Financial Operations to these cities (follow each link to register today):

• Chicago, IL (August 9)


• Louisville, KY (August 10)


• Denver, CO (August 11)


• Dallas, TX (August 16)


• Washington, DC (August 17)

Additional stops on the tour, which is expected to extend well into the fall season, are taking shape in Portland, Ore.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Seattle, Wash.; Orlando/Tampa, Fla.; Little Rock, Ark.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Toronto, Ontario; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Atlanta, Ga. Stay tuned for details.

Read “Global Trends in Automated Data Capture in AP,” the groundbreaking study of automation adoption for accounts payable conducted by IAPP-IARP-TAWPI and sponsored by Brainware, today.

About The Institute of Financial Operations

The Institute of Financial Operations is the umbrella organization comprising four affiliates for finance professionals: International Accounts Payable Professionals (IAPP), International Accounts Receivable Professionals (IARP), the National Association of Purchasing and Payables (NAPP) and The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI). Based in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Boston, New York and London, the Institute serves as a global voice, chief advocate, recognized authority, acknowledged leader and principal educator for people in financial operations, with a particular focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, automation, document management and procure-to-pay. The association has more than 6,000 members.