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# DataShark Reviews
**Vendor:** Basware  
**Category:** [Procure to Pay Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/procure-to-pay)  
**Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 20
## About DataShark
Our solutions, technology &amp; thinking are designed to free the awesome, untapped potential within Accounts Payable organisations to drive real time profitability, performance and progress. As a business we orientate ourselves around our mission to liberate people to do their best work within their companies. We do this through an end-to-end, human friendly AP solutions that layer onto existing systems bringing down cost and killing complexity whilst delivering new revenue streams - freeing up AP people and resources to innovate. We’re a global business with enterprise level clients across 50+ markets - and our solutions are deployed with some of the world’s most complex companies and biggest brands. Powered by data, insight and people passionate about progress. We liberate. We innovate. We are Glantus.




## DataShark Reviews
  ### 1. Great platform for streamlining your AP process

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kate E. | Purchase Ledger Co-ordinator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 03, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

You have an overview of all invoices and their status at the click of a button
You can quickly organise invoice information in the order you want it
Provides a full audit trail of approval for managers/auditors
Eliminates the need to file paper invoices saving time
All invoices are approved correctly through a simple workflow
Easy to use for everyone in the business, not just Finance
Integrates easily with Oracle R12
Certain invoices can be auto coded saving time and improving accuracy
You can attach supporting documents to invoices

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

You cannot read attached email .msg files they have to be saved in another format

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

No office storage space required for documents which reduces archiving costs
Invoice data is secure and cannot be lost or destroyed
Process to pay time is reduced meaning suppliers are paid on time
Information can be viewed easily by all users without contacting AP
Reduced AP headcount by a third as a result of implementation

  ### 2. Ethical Data Science

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jamie R. | Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 21, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Glantus supported our Data & Analytics Comunity of Practice with Chief Data Officer, Joe Keating, presenting at our launch event in September 2018. The presentation on the subject of Ethical Data Science was well-received by an engaged audience, with feedback revealing that attendees were impressed by the expert knowledge and thought leadership evidenced by Glantus in this key subject.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

There was no negative feedback from our community in this case.

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

The product is an excellent addition to the finance function, enabling leaders to make decisions driven by data.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Glantus helps organisations to connect to a wide range of data source, providing valuable support and audomation for finance executives.

  ### 3. Adest Review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Aidan R. | Ooperations Director, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Very Efficent piece of software makes document retrieval very easy , seldom gives trouble and integrates seallessly into our ERP System

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

I cannot think of anything negayve to say about the product

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

Robust relable platform that works very weel and is integral part of our buisness for the last 10 years.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Very easy to track when invoices are due and can refer to document history to check costs

  ### 4. Glantus Data huge asset to our business for many years

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Accounting | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

We have found Glantus Data an Excellent & Efficient company to deal with. 
Fast and easy way to store information with easy access to our documents. Very user friendly. No longer required to hold boxes of old data, no space issues.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Thankfully we cannot report any downside and we have used the systems for over 20 years all through the business

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

We would highly recommend this products to any business as a fast and efficient way to store data.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Accessible information all through the business on site and off. No longer require large storage areas, boxes or files for documents.  Cost savings all around

  ### 5. AP made easy and quicker!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Todd K. | Business Owner, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 09, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

The intuitive user interface and the automated workflow save time and reduce errors.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

It does not include some languages, but the pages can be easily translated.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Reduced the reliance on paper which benefits the overall company carbon footprint, the AP process is more efficient and requires less manual work by company staff.

  ### 6. Complete overhaul of AP management made simple

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jonathan G. | Senior Data Architect, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 14, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Breakthrough platform in AP management. The Glantus Data Platform enabled us to make informed and rapid decisions through data consolidation, automation, and taking care of the heavy-lift.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

No drawbacks, only continuous improvement, to report.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Used to spend the majority of our time with data preparation and firefighting tasks. The Glantus Data Platform streamlined much of this effort, leaving us to fulfill our intent of meeting strategic targets and obligations.

  ### 7. Excellent AP solution

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Keith S. | CFO, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 08, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Cost effective solution that has transformed our previous hard copy AP solution.  delivered on time in line with agreed costs.  Implementation team were very professional, easy to work with and very helpful in accommodating requests

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

The integration into our ERP (Dynamics AX) required another 3rd party consultant to become involved given complexities of the ERP.  So installation was dependent on both parties but it was implemented successfully

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Removal of hard copy invoices, significantly increased efficiencies with registration of invoices, matching and processing into ERP.  Reduced administration time for AP team.  Increased access to supplier invoices electronically for management

  ### 8. Great for AP automation

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Julian P. | Head of Product and Engagement, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 29, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

How quick it is to set up
The expertise of the team lead by Joe
The multiple avenues for AP automation that the tool offers

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Nothing that I can think of at this moment

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

Make sure you give them a call and see what they have to offer.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Process automation and efficiencies 
Insights

  ### 9. Excellent platform for AP solutions

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** David S. | Avionic Fleet Principal, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Automated workflow is great for saves time and ensures everything is completed with ease and confidence

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

A small bit of work involved for initial set up but was guided through everything nicely

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

Excellent service

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Ease of access, full traceability.
Eliminated need to input manually, reduces errors  and saves on staff time
Fast and easy to use accurate system, benefits to our daily workload greatly

  ### 10. Always a positive experience with Glantus and it shows with their product Adest.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Apparel & Fashion | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Adest removes paper from the office, automates invoice matching to PO's and allows operations to work anywhere proven with covid interruption.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Upgrades, not straight forward between versions.

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

Listen to the installation consultants for interfacing with your ERP/Finance system.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Using Adest - chasing people for PO's to be approved and manually matching suppliers invoices.

  ### 11. Head of IT

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Paul F. | Head of IT, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 12, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Enabling our drive for End to End digitisation of our processes. Visualisation of data allowing for data driven decision making.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

No specific area as there is a continued drive to improve & innovate within the platform

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Integrate systems & processes including more complex legacy systems. Clear return on investment.

  ### 12. A lot of benefits to be gained. Allows you to scale your AP function with ease.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 19, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

The ability to instantly view invoices..

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

There is work needed in the setup. .....

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

For AP, if you have a volume of invoices per month, then automation certainly should be considered and Glantus have a strong solution.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It allows full traceability of approval of invoices as well as ease of access to view invoices. 

Removes non value add tasks from AP staff such as filing or seeking physical approval of an invoice. This also allows us to do more with the same number of staff, adding value to our AP function.

  ### 13. Improves efficiency for Accounts Departments

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 22, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Much easier to find approval status and any bottlenecks. Also lessens the workload of AP staff.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Some users too time to get up to speed with using the web interface as they were used to desktop systems.

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

Consider what (additional) process enhancements can be delivered from the system beforehand.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Invoice processing and approval as wee las spend analysis.

  ### 14. Effective Application for Automating Accounts Payable Invoice Matching, Processing and Storage

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** David D. | Managing Director, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 26, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Reliability of the Invoicing Matching process, and real-time integration with our SAP Business One Appliction.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

It can take time to fix-up one-offs problems, particularly on set-up, or with a new supplier.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Accuracy and speed of Invoicing Matching and Processing.
Elimination of the need to print and retain manual records.
Accounts Personnel are reduced, and freed up to focus on more important tasks.

  ### 15. Excellent product focus, service and benefits

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Mark J B. | Validation Panel Member & Chair, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 29, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Ease of setup, functionality, support, real time analytics.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Dont really dislike anything about the platform.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Processing time, reporting, overall management control

  ### 16. Creates efficiency and easy to use

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 20, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Clean UI, automated processes and clear benefits

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

mobile interface doesn't include all desktop options

**Recommendations to others considering DataShark:**

look beyond the simple P2P automation and look at the benefits of advanced analytics

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

implemented improved purchase to pay procedures based on the automations in the platform

  ### 17. A surprising amount of value can be unearthed with Glantus AP

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 19, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Exposes the opportunities for improvement in accounts payable from both a process and revenue perspective

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

I would have liked a demo site to show some of my internal stakeholders the capabilities before we engaged.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Not Disclosable

  ### 18. Positive experience of an excellent platform

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Insurance | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Excellent workflow. Improves efficiency. User friendly. Less user interaction required.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

The UI is clear and functional but some users find it takes time to get used to the transition from paper based processing. Especially those that have limited experience with digital systems.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Improves invoice validation. Prevents invalid invoices being consumed into workflow.

  ### 19. Glantus platform - Here

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Automotive | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 28, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

Automate processes
Access data within seconds
Great links to ERP systems & other platforms
Implement add-ons / adaptations with ease

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Unable to process all variants of documentation - JPEG/PDF/WORD/EXCEL

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Auto coding of invoices - more accurate coding / cost saving initiatives
Matching tolerance - Auto processing of PO related invoices within a certain criteria.
Matrix approval - Limits imposed for approvers - streamlining processes.

  ### 20. Slick, responsive and a truly caring business solutions provider

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 20, 2021

**What do you like best about DataShark?**

The can do attitude every time. Very proactive.

**What do you dislike about DataShark?**

Sometimes they can over promise on solutions.

**What problems is DataShark solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Real Time Live Intel. Significant increase in staff engagement.


## DataShark Discussions
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## DataShark Features
**Planning**
- Processes
- Contracts
- Content
- Requisition

**Data Management**
- Consolidation
- Classification
- External Sources
- Integration
- Cleaning

**Invoice Management**
- Capture
- Supplier Portal
- Repository

**Agentic AI -  Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis**
- Decision Making

**Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance**
- Autonomous Task Execution

**Execution**
- Sourcing
- Purchasing
- Invoicing

**Analytics**
- Benchmarking
- KPIs
- Compliance
- Errors

**Invoice Processing**
- Matching
- Payments
- Workflows
- Tax Compliance

**Analytics**
- Visibility
- Performance
- Spend

**Analytics**
- Due Dates
- Benchmarking
- KPIs

**Recovery**
- Historical payments
- Overpayments

**Integration**
- Accounting
- Payment Integration
- ERP

**AP Data Processing**
- Workflows
- Transparency
- Controls

**Agentic AI -  Procure to Pay**
- Multi-step Planning

**Risk**
- Analysis
- Identification
- Scoring

**Recovery**
- Recoup
- Reporting

**Audit**
- Filters
- Post Audits
- Overpayments
- Duplicates

**Fraud**
- Vendor Checks
- Data Generation
- Monitoring

**Agentic AI - AP Automation**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

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