• AI² (Artificially Intelligent Invoices): The proposed automated invoice processing system designed to streamline Accounts Payable workflows through AI-driven matching, classification, and routing.
• Alteryx: A data automation and analytics tool that enables secure API connections and data workflows between applications.
• AP (Accounts Payable): The amount a business owes for goods and services purchased on credit; typically due at intervals of 30, 45, 60, or 90 days depending on repayment terms.
• APEX: A strongly typed, object-oriented programming language that Salesforce developers use to execute flow and transaction control statements on the Salesforce platform.
• Application Programming Interface (API): an interface a program provides to another to provide a specific service.
• Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS): An American federal contractor company that provides equipment and logistics solutions to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and first responders.
• AWS GovCloud: A secure U.S. government-compliant cloud environment that supports sensitive data and regulated workloads in accordance with FedRAMP and DoD requirements.
• CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification): A framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to assess and enhance the cybersecurity posture of contractors handling federal information.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning System): An integrated software system used to manage core business processes, such as finance, procurement, and supply chain operations.
• FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program): A U.S. government program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services.
• Graph API: A Microsoft API interface used to access and automate data operations within Outlook and other Microsoft 365 services.
• Invoice: A document listing goods or services provided, including a statement of the amount due; a bill.
• Object-relational mapping (ORM): a programming technique that acts as a software layer translating data between relational databases and object-oriented programming languages.
• Oracle: The system of record used by ADS for enterprise data and financial management.
• Purchase Order (PO): The official order list ADS sends to suppliers detailing the items or services requested.
• Salesforce: A robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that allows businesses to manage customer relationships efficiently.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): an authentication method that allows users to securely access multiple, connected applications and websites using a single set of credentials (username and password).
• Supplier: A person or organization that provides goods or services needed by another organization.
• Vendor: A person or company offering goods or services for sale.