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Zycus SIG Global Executive Summit 2025: This spring, Zycus proudly participated in the SIG Global Executive Summit, held at the Omni Nashville Hotel from April 2-4, 2025. As a key sponsor and innovator, Zycus demonstrated its commitment to the future of procurement with groundbreaking Agentic AI-powered Source-to-Pay solutions.

At the heart of our participation was an Innovation Hall Talk delivered by Arthur Raguette, AVP – Solution Consulting & Value Engineering at Zycus. His session,

“Agentic AI for Procurement: Harnessing AI Agents Across Procurement”

sparked curiosity and critical conversations around a simple but powerful idea – deep value isn’t a product of more tools, but smarter orchestration.

The Opportunity to Capture Deep Value Is Now

With over 68% of CPOs prioritizing investments in AI in 2025, Arthur’s session outlined the next leap for digital procurement leaders: moving beyond generative models into autonomous, outcome-driven AI Agents.

Drawing from recent Gartner and Deloitte findings, the talk spotlighted the four value gaps hindering procurement performance – data, control, skills, and innovation, and how AI agents can close them.

Unlocking Deep Value with Merlin Agentic Platform

Arthur introduced the audience to the Merlin Agentic Platform, Zycus’s latest innovation designed to supercharge procurement workflows. These intelligent agents span across the S2P lifecycle – from tail spend negotiations and bid analysis to supplier risk management and contract renewal.

Demo scenarios showed how agents could:

Autonomously collect bids and recommend awards
Trigger event creation and supplier engagement
Review and redline contracts within minutes
Negotiate tail spend deals without manual intervention

One standout capability was the Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent, which promises to put millions back in savings – a compelling message for enterprises aiming to optimize non-strategic spend at scale.

Explore AI in Action: Zycus GenAI Masterclass

To further illustrate the impact of Agentic AI in transforming procurement processes, watch the Zycus GenAI Masterclass video. This hands-on experience showcases the practical applications of our AI technologies in action, providing a deeper understanding of how Zycus’s solutions can be leveraged to enhance efficiency and outcomes in procurement operations.

Download Whitepaper: Autonomous Negotiation Agents: Unlocking Millions from Missing Middle

Consumer-Grade Simplicity with Microsoft Teams

Also showcased was Merlin Intake, Zycus’s AI-powered intake management solution integrated within Microsoft Teams. Designed for business users, it offers a consumer-like interface for requesting, tracking, and approving procurement actions – all while ensuring policy compliance and auditability.

Responsible AI Governance

The session closed with a strong message around responsible AI, reminding leaders that with autonomy must come accountability. Arthur emphasized the importance of transparency, data privacy, stakeholder involvement, and industry-standard governance frameworks to ensure ethical adoption.

Zycus is proud to be leading the charge into the next era of procurement transformation. As procurement leaders continue to push the boundaries of value creation, Zycus showed at the SIG Global Executive Summit Spring 2025 that Agentic AI is proving to be more than a concept – acting on behalf of procurement, not just alongside it.

Download Whitepaper: A Four Step Guide to Digital Transformation Procurement

Zycus SIG Global Executive Summit 2025 showcased transformative discussions and cutting-edge demonstrations, highlighting that the future of procurement is here with Agentic AI. As a leader in procurement technology, Zycus is dedicated to evolving and adapting to the industry’s dynamic needs. Discover how our AI-driven solutions can streamline your procurement processes and add substantial business value.

Request a demo today and experience firsthand the innovative power of Zycus. Join us in shaping the future of procurement.

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