Ahead
401 N Michigan Ave Suite 3400,
Chicago, 60611, IL,
United States
Chicago, 60611, IL,
United States
1 312-924-4492
Professional Services
Ahead Technographics
Ahead Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Ahead and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 1500 Ahead employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Ahead has purchased the following applications: Sage Intacct for ERP Financial in 2021, UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting) for Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System in 2021, Perplexity for Generative AI Platforms in 2024 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Ahead is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Sage , UKG , Perplexity 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 Ahead revenues, which have grown to $4.00 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 Ahead 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.
Ahead Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| Sage | Legacy | Sage Intacct | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2021 | 2021 |
In 2021, Ahead implemented Sage Intacct as its ERP Financial solution. The implementation positions Sage Intacct as the primary financial management platform for Ahead's finance and accounting functions in the United States, and the presence of Sage Intacct is observable in Ahead's website source code indicating a cloud-hosted deployment tied to corporate financial workflows.
Sage Intacct was configured to support core financial modules consistent with ERP Financial deployments, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and revenue recognition. Configuration highlights include multi-entity accounting and consolidation capabilities designed to accommodate professional services billing and multiple legal or billing entities within the organization.
Architecturally the deployment follows a cloud-native SaaS model, leveraging Sage Intacct's API-first architecture to enable automated transactional flows and integrations with adjacent systems through standard APIs. Specific third party integrations were not enumerated in source material, the operational coverage is focused on corporate finance, billing, and accounting process orchestration across Ahead's finance organization.
Governance and process changes centered on standardizing the chart of accounts, formalizing period close workflows, and embedding role-based controls and approval routing within the ERP Financial platform. Ongoing operations emphasize configuration management and financial controls to support professional services revenue operations and centralized accounting processes.
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HCM
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| UKG | Legacy | UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting) | Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM | n/a | 2021 | 2021 |
In 2021, Ahead implemented UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting) as its Recruiting,Applicant Tracking System. The deployment focused on embedding UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting) with Ahead's public career site to host job postings and capture candidate applications directly through the website. The application serves as the primary recruiting platform for Talent Acquisition and HR functions at Ahead.
Configuration work centered on standard Recruiting,Applicant Tracking System capabilities, including job requisition management, candidate tracking and status taxonomy, interview coordination support, and offer management workflows. Implementation emphasized configurable requisition approval routing and automated job posting workflows to maintain consistent vacancy publishing and candidate flow through the ATS. Reporting and candidate data consolidation modules were configured to support recruiting operations and compliance needs.
Integrations explicitly included the career site integration so job listings and application forms originate on Ahead's website and feed into UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting). Operational coverage spans Ahead's Talent Acquisition and HR teams across the organization in the United States, with the ATS acting as the central record of applicant activity and requisition status.
Governance was structured within HR to standardize requisition creation, candidate review stages, and offer approvals, aligning hiring process controls to the new application. Deployment practices prioritized consistent workflow configuration and role based access to ensure recruiters and hiring managers follow the same candidate lifecycle within the UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting) environment.
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AI Development
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| Perplexity | Legacy | Perplexity | Generative AI Platforms | AI Development | n/a | 2024 | 2024 |
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Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Event Management | Collaboration |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Content Management
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Web Content Management | Content Management |
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2013 | 2013 |
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CRM
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Account Based Marketing | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Account Based Marketing | CRM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Digital Advertising Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Tag Management | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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EPM
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Financial Consolidation and Close | EPM |
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2024 | 2024 |
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ITSM
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Remote Monitoring and Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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PPM
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Project Portfolio Management | PPM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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PaaS
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Apps Development | PaaS |
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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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2021 | 2021 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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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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Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) | CyberSecurity |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | CyberSecurity |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Vulnerability Management | CyberSecurity |
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2023 | 2023 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Ahead
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Apps Being Evaluated by Ahead Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Ahead Technographics
Ahead is a Professional Services organization based in United States,
with around 1500 employees and annual revenues of $4.00 billion.
Ahead operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Sage Intacct, UKG Pro Recruiting (ex UltiPro Recruiting) and Perplexity,
covering areas like ERP Financial, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System and Generative AI Platforms.
Ahead has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Sage, UKG and Perplexity.
Ahead recently adopted applications including
Perplexity in 2024, Certinia Accounting and Financial Reporting in 2024 and Zoominfo Platform in 2023,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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