Allens
Level 28, Deutsche Bank Place 126 Phillip Street (Corner Hunter & Phillip Streets),
Sydney, 2000, NSW,
Australia
Sydney, 2000, NSW,
Australia
61 2 9230-4000
Professional Services
Allens Technographics
Allens Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Allens and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 2550 Allens employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Allens has purchased the following applications: Emburse Invoice Enterprise for AP Automation in 2018, Workday Absence Management for Absence and Leave Management in 2023, Aderant Expert for Legal Practice Management in 2011 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Allens is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Emburse , Reckon , Visa 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 Allens revenues, which have grown to $460.0 million 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 Allens 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.
Allens Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Allens ERP
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| Emburse | Legacy | Emburse Invoice Enterprise | AP Automation | ERP | n/a | 2018 | 2018 |
Allens implemented Emburse Invoice Enterprise in 2018 to centralize accounts payable operations and introduce AP Automation across its finance function. The deployment targeted the firmwide finance department with particular operational emphasis on accounts payable processing and corporate credit card program management, supporting AP clerks based in Sydney and finance stakeholders across legal and corporate services.
Emburse Invoice Enterprise was configured to handle core AP Automation capabilities including invoice capture and validation, automated workflow routing and coding checks, payment scheduling and run preparation, and vendor reconciliation support. Configuration work focused on workflow rules for invoice approval, coding standardization to support GST compliance, and reconciliation processes that align with the firm s audit and control requirements.
The implementation integrated with the firm s existing invoice workflow application Chrome River and was operationally linked to corporate credit card program controls, vendor reconciliation processes, and external auditors and software vendors used by the finance team. Governance changes emphasized policy adherence, escalation workflows for disputed items, and role based approvals within the finance department, supporting tighter internal controls and standardized AP procedures without specific outcome metrics provided.
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Expense Management | ERP |
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2009 | 2009 |
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Expense Management | ERP |
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2011 | 2011 |
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Expense Management | ERP |
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2012 | 2012 |
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Allens HCM
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Market |
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| Workday | Legacy | Workday Absence Management | Absence and Leave Management | HCM | n/a | 2023 | 2023 |
In 2023, Allens implemented Workday Absence Management to address firmwide time off and leave workflows. The Workday Absence Management implementation is categorized as Absence and Leave Management and was scoped to support HR and People Operations functions across Allens offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
The deployment centered on configuring Workday Absence Management alongside Core HCM configuration, with explicit emphasis on security configuration including custom security groups and security segmentation, business process configuration for approval and notification flows, and functional enhancements managed as small projects. Configuration work included notification generation and management, definition of absence entitlements and approval routing, and a roadmap for iterative enhancements managed by the People Operations & Insights team.
Integrations and data workstreams referenced in the implementation included use of EIBs and Workday integration techniques for bulk data import, ongoing data migration and testing activities, and operational triage for Workday queries and issue resolution. Operational coverage extended to People & Development stakeholders and local HR teams, enabling the absence module to be the authoritative source for leave requests and approvals within the firm.
Governance was organized through an enhancements roadmap and a local Workday HCM Core Specialist model, with responsibilities for triage, configuration changes, testing and stakeholder engagement. Change management activities were formalized to include review of training materials, help guides, engagement sessions and demonstrations, and the implementation structure supported incremental enhancements and business process decision support by HR and People Operations leaders.
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Compensation Management | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Core HR | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Employee Recognition and Rewards Management | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Performance and Goal Management | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Allens ERP Services and Operations
Vendor |
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Market |
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| Aderant | Legacy | Aderant Expert | Legal Practice Management | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2011 | 2011 |
In 2011, Allens implemented Aderant Expert in the Enterprise Resource Planning category as the firmwide client and matter information platform. The deployment emphasized the Aderant Expert client and matter database capability, with configuration and usage focused on surfacing client and matter details to operational teams. As part of the rollout Allens conducted targeted training in March 2011 for mailroom staff on searching the Aderant Expert database and retrieving client and matter metadata to support daily intake and distribution workflows.
Prior to the 2011 rollout Allens referenced sector feedback, including an informal survey from February 2010 of Records Officers at ten large law firms about adoption of the Aderant Expert database for records management. That prior research shaped a narrow operational scope emphasizing matter-level indexing, searchable metadata, and search discipline in Aderant Expert, with training and process changes concentrated on records and mailroom functions. Governance adjustments focused on user training, search and indexing practices, and operational ownership of client and matter data rather than broad architectural rework.
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Allens Content Management
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Web Content Management | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Allens CRM
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Legal CRM | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Allens ITSM
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Allens Procurement
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Procurement | Procurement |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Supplier Relationship Management | Procurement |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Allens PaaS
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iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) | PaaS |
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2024 | 2024 |
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Allens 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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2021 | 2021 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Allens CyberSecurity
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Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Allens
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Head of Learning and Development; Head of People Technology and Analytics | Director | HR | |
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Chief People Officer | CXO | HR | |
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Human Resources Director | Director | HR | |
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Senior Payroll Specialist | Manager | HR | |
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Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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IT Operations Manager | Manager | IT | |
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Financial Systems Manager | Manager | IT | |
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Head of Banking & Finance | Director | Finance | |
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Financial Controller | Director | Finance | |
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CIO | CXO | Finance | |
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Manager, Enterprise Insight | Manager | Finance | |
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Program Manager - Travel, Conferencing and Sponsorships | Manager | Finance | |
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Accounts Payable & Trust Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Business & Finance Senior Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Chief Information Officer | CXO | IT | |
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People & Development Manager | Manager | HR | |
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Head of Resourcing & Workforce Planning | Director | Procurement | |
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Finance Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Payroll Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Chief People Officer | CXO | HR | |
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Senior People Operations Manager | Manager | HR | |
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Head of People Operations and Reward | Director | HR | |
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Lead Human Resources Manager | Manager | HR | |
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People & Development Manager | Manager | HR | |
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Apps Being Evaluated by Allens Executives
APPS RUN THE WORLD tracks software evaluation trends across 2 million companies worldwide, including buyer insights from Allens IT executives and key decision makers. This section highlights Allens's latest recorded technology evaluations, including Frontier Software iChris for Core HR on 2025-03-04, Equifax Mercury eRecruit for Recruiting on 2024-07-02, and iManage Work for Document Management on 2024-06-18. As part of ARTW Buyer Intent and technographics insights, these findings provide useful visibility into the Allens digital transformation priorities and AI adoption trends.
| Date | Company | Status | Vendor | Product | Category | Market |
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| 2025-03-04 | Allens | Evaluated | Frontier Software | Frontier Software iChris | Core HR | HCM |
| 2024-07-02 | Allens | Evaluated | Equifax | Equifax Mercury eRecruit | Recruiting | HCM |
| 2024-06-18 | Allens | Evaluated | iManage | iManage Work | Document Management | Content Management |
FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Allens Technographics
Allens is a Professional Services organization based in Australia,
with around 2550 employees and annual revenues of $460.0 million.
Allens operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Emburse Invoice Enterprise, Workday Absence Management and Aderant Expert,
covering areas like AP Automation, Absence and Leave Management and Legal Practice Management.
Allens has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Emburse, Workday and Aderant.
Allens recently adopted applications including
Workato iPaaS in 2024, Workday Absence Management in 2023 and Workday Compensation in 2023,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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