Advance Technographics
Advance Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Advance and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 12000 Advance employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Advance has purchased the following applications: Oracle Cloud ERP for ERP Financial in 2019, OnitX ELM for Legal Practice Management in 2018, Cisco Webex Meetings for Audio Video and Web Conferencing in 2018 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Advance is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Oracle , Onit , Cisco Systems or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Advance revenues, which have grown to $3.00 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Advance intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Advance Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| Oracle | Oracle PeopleSoft ERP | Oracle Cloud ERP | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2019 | 2020 |
In 2019, Advance migrated from Oracle PeopleSoft ERP to Oracle Cloud ERP. Advance implemented Oracle Cloud ERP in the ERP Financial category to consolidate its core finance systems across the media business.
The implementation focused on core financial modules, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash management, and financial close and reporting. Configuration work emphasized configurable ledgers, multi-book accounting, period close orchestration, and financial reporting capabilities typical of an ERP Financial deployment.
The program included a data migration effort from Oracle PeopleSoft ERP into the Oracle Cloud ERP tenancy, with master data rationalization, chart of accounts alignment, journal conversion, and cutover reconciliation as key activities. The architecture followed a cloud SaaS model using Oracle Cloud ERP, with modular configuration to support role-based access, audit trails, and controls.
Operational scope centered on Advance's finance and accounting organization and extended to treasury and corporate reporting workflows, aiming to centralize financial governance and standardize processes. Governance measures implemented as part of the rollout included a centralized chart of accounts, standardized close calendars, and control frameworks for reconciliations and period-end procedures.
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ERP Services and Operations
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| Onit | Legacy | OnitX ELM | Legal Practice Management | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2018 | 2018 |
In 2018 Advance Publications, Inc implemented OnitX ELM as a core component of a Legal Practice Management initiative to centralize matter, contract and spend workflows across its New York based legal organization. The implementation was driven from a newly created legal operations function reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, tasked with incorporating a captive law firm into an in-house legal department and building standardized processes and organizational models between 2018 and 2019.
OnitX ELM was provisioned to serve matter management and contract lifecycle management needs, and the program included deployment of eBilling capabilities using Onit Tracker and a document management system as part of the initial 12 month rollout. Configuration work emphasized matter intake, accruals logic, invoice approval routing, spend reporting and contract lifecycle stages, accompanied by change communication, staff training and new process documentation to embed the platform into daily legal operations.
The deployment integrated explicitly with eBilling workflows on Onit Tracker and coexisted alongside Visual Lease for real estate portfolio management and Diligent and Blueprint for entity management, reflecting a multi-system legal technology stack. The legal operations team partnered with the corporate IT organization and outside consultants to build an interactive business intelligence dashboard, linking matter and spend data to Finance for accruals, forecasting and monthly reviews, and expanding operational coverage into Procurement, Sales and HR where required.
Governance was formalized through new vendor management processes, outside counsel guidelines, and a KPI driven reporting cadence that reported directly to department leadership and Finance. OnitX ELM and associated tools were governed by workflows that prioritized invoice approval controls, vendor compliance checks and standardized contract templates, and the legal operations leader retained P and L responsibility for law business and operating expenses while managing headcount and budget planning.
The program delivered a rapid technology and process stack, with eBilling and related systems implemented within six months and a document management plus contract lifecycle and matter management deployment completed within twelve months. The Legal Department managed a $42 million budget in 2019 and executed vendor consolidation and fee negotiations that produced an explicit 25 percent reduction in outside counsel spend in eight months, reflecting combined technology enabled controls and revised vendor management processes.
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Collaboration
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| Cisco Systems | Legacy | Cisco Webex Meetings | Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration | n/a | 2018 | 2018 |
In 2018, Advance deployed Cisco Webex Meetings. Advance uses Cisco Webex Meetings on their website to provide web-accessible conferencing and public meeting entry points. Cisco Webex Meetings is an Audio Video and Web Conferencing application supporting enterprise communication and external engagement for the media company.
The implementation centers on browser-based and native client conferencing capabilities including video and audio sessions, screen sharing, meeting recording, host controls, and scheduling workflows. Configuration emphasizes web embedding and guest join flows to enable external participants from the website without additional downloads. These functional modules align with editorial collaboration, remote interviews, press briefings, and corporate meetings.
Operational coverage spans newsroom teams and corporate communications, with centralized administration of accounts, meeting policies, and licensing to manage access across distributed users. Governance includes conference controls and permissions for hosts, and publishing of meeting links on the public site for audience-facing events. The deployment positions Cisco Webex Meetings as Advance Cisco Webex Meetings Audio Video and Web Conferencing support for both internal collaboration and web-hosted public meetings.
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Content Management
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Content Management | Content Management |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Contract Lifecycle Management | Content Management |
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2018 | 2018 |
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CRM
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Customer Support | CRM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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ITSM
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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TRM
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Treasury Management | TRM |
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2013 | 2013 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Advance
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Apps Being Evaluated by Advance Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Advance Technographics
Advance is a Media organization based in United States,
with around 12000 employees and annual revenues of $3.00 billion.
Advance operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Oracle Cloud ERP, OnitX ELM and Cisco Webex Meetings,
covering areas like ERP Financial, Legal Practice Management and Audio Video and Web Conferencing.
Advance has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Oracle, Onit and Cisco Systems.
Advance recently adopted applications including
Salesforce Sales Cloud in 2021, Okta Identity Cloud in 2021 and Oracle Cloud ERP in 2019,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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