What is Peppol?
Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) is a global network designed to standardize and streamline the exchange of electronic documents—such as e-invoices, orders, and shipping notes—between businesses and government entities.
Originally developed in Europe, the Peppol network is now used in over 40 countries and continues to expand worldwide.
The key value of Peppol lies in its interoperability: once you’re connected to the network via a certified Access Point, you can send and receive documents securely and reliably to any other participant, regardless of their ERP system or geographic location.
Why Peppol Matters for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Automation
1. Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Manual Work
With Peppol, invoices are exchanged in a structured, machine-readable format (such as UBL), eliminating the need for manual data entry, PDF parsing or paper-based processing. This speeds up invoice handling, reduces human errors and enables finance teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
2. Faster Processing and Payment CycleWhat is Peppol?
Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) is a global network designed to standardize and streamline the exchange of electronic documents—such as e-invoices, orders, and shipping notes—between businesses and government entities. Originally developed in Europe, the Peppol network is now used in over 40 countries and continues to expand worldwide.
The key value of Peppol lies in its interoperability: once you’re connected to the network via a certified Access Point, you can send and receive documents securely and reliably to any other participant, regardless of their ERP system or geographic location.
3. Greater Compliance and Auditability
Peppol documents meet strict governmental and tax authority requirements for e-invoicing, including those related to VAT regulations. This helps companies stay compliant across jurisdictions and makes audits smoother due to clear digital trails.
4. Cost Reduction
By automating invoice exchange through a secure and standardized channel, businesses reduce costs associated with printing, postage, scanning, archiving and error correction.
5. Scalability for Growth
As your business grows—across regions or partners—you don’t need to build and maintain new integrations for each new customer or supplier. Peppol’s “connect once, connect to all” principle supports scalability effortlessly.
Where Traditional ERP Systems Struggle
While the benefits of Peppol are clear, many companies use complex or custom-made ERP systems that aren’t Peppol-ready out of the box. Integrating such systems with the Peppol network can be technically challenging and resource-intensive without the right support.
Diasbytes: Bridging the Gap Between Your ERP and Peppol
Diasbytes specializes in helping companies—especially those in sectors like automotive, manufacturing, and logistics—connect their existing ERP software to the Peppol network. Whether you’re using a legacy system, a heavily customized ERP or a mix of platforms, Diasbytes provides tailored middleware solutions that handle:
- Document transformation (from your internal formats to Peppol-compliant UBL/XML)
- Secure message exchange via certified Peppol Access Points
- Real-time monitoring and logging
- Validation and error handling workflows
- Full integration with your AP and AR automation processes
Our team works closely with IT and finance departments to ensure a smooth implementation that doesn’t disrupt your daily operations.
In Summary
Peppol e-invoicing is not just a trend—it’s a step forward in digital transformation that unlocks measurable value for both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
For companies with complex ERP environments, the transition can seem daunting, but Diasbytes makes that journey simple, secure and future proof.
Want to explore what Peppol could mean for your business? Get in touch with Diasbytes to schedule a free introduction session: https://www.diasbytes.com/appointment.