Recognized as a leading industry analyst, Bartolini’s research and thought leadership reach hundreds of thousands of professionals each year through published reports, research briefs, webinars, hundreds of articles published each year across our network of sites (see below), and advisory engagements. He has built one of the largest and most engaged networks of procurement and AP executives worldwide, a trusted community that looks to his work for data- driven insights and pragmatic guidance in developing best practices and selecting solutions.

Under his leadership, Ardent Partners has emerged as the leading independent authority on source-to-pay technologies (including all ProcureTech, Intake-to-Pay, Invoice Automation, B2B Payments, and the Extended Workforce). He blends deep-domain market research with a specialized focus on AI-driven transformation, equipping organizations with the best-in-class performance strategies required to turn technology investments into measurable enterprise value. His work continues to help CPOs, AP/finance leaders, and technology providers navigate change, harness innovation, and build smarter, more resilient operations in an era defined by volatility, automation, and AI.