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XEROX POSITIONED AS A LEADER IN GARTNER’S 2014 MAGIC QUADRANT FOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING BPO REPORT

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Posted on July 3, 2014

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· Last updated: December 11, 2018

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Xerox Named Leader in Gartner's 2014 Report

Industry research firm Gartner, Inc. placed Xerox in the Leaders Quadrant of its 2014 Magic Quadrant for Finance and Accounting (F&A) Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).[1]

Quadrant leaders have “superior market understanding, and they have a global client base, an extensive network of well-distributed and highly populated global delivery centres catering for multiple languages, a good balance of transactional and high-end F&A delivery and innovative well-communicated and marketed sales offerings,” the report said.

Understanding Gartner's Magic Quadrant

Gartner’s Magic Quadrant offers visual snapshots of a market’s direction, maturity and participants and evaluates companies on “completeness of vision and ability to execute.”

Xerox's Global Finance and Accounting Capabilities

Xerox manages the core end-to-end process areas of finance, accounting and procurement for more than 190 clients. With more than 7,000 finance and accounting professionals supporting clients from 19 BPO centres around the world, Xerox performs 180,000 account reconciliations, processes $421 billion in global payables and processes payroll for more than 500,000 customer employees every year.

Expert Insights from Xerox Leadership

“We understand the challenges today’s finance and procurement professionals are facing,” said Mark Brennan, president, Xerox Finance, Accounting and Procurement Services. “With our deep industry experience in banking, healthcare, manufacturing and education, we’re helping clients simplify their processes and alleviate risks through our flexible financial capabilities. We’re currently developing special offerings to break into new industries and suit the needs of our growing client base.”

[1]Gartner “Magic Quadrant for Finance and Accounting BPO”, May 28, 2014, Cathy Tornbohm.

Key Takeaways

  • Xerox was named a Leader in Gartner’s 2014 Magic Quadrant for Finance & Accounting BPO.
  • The designation reflects its strong market insight, global delivery network, and balanced service offerings.
  • Xerox supports over 190 clients with 7,000+ finance professionals across 19 global centers.
  • Annually, Xerox processes 180,000 account reconciliations, USD 421 billion in payables, and payroll for over 500,000 employees.
  • Their sector expertise includes banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and education, with expansion into new industries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What report named Xerox as a Leader?
Gartner’s 2014 Magic Quadrant for Finance & Accounting (F&A) Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
What criteria does Gartner use?
Gartner evaluates ‘completeness of vision’ and ‘ability to execute.’
How many clients does Xerox serve via F&A BPO?
More than 190 clients globally.
What scale of operations does Xerox manage annually?
About 180,000 reconciliations, US $421 billion payables, and payroll for over 500,000 employees.

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