As one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted AP automation providers, Kefron AP helps organisations reduce manual invoice processing by up to 90%. In 2020, we faced a critical scaling challenge and partnered with Microsoft expert Spanish Point Technologies to modernise our infrastructure and support the next phase of growth.
Together, we reimagined our invoice automation platform using Microsoft Cloud technologies, enabling us to deliver enterprise-grade AP performance, real-time insights, and a secure, scalable solution for our customers.
Think of it like this: we started as a five-bedroom house. But as more teams moved in, we kept adding on, until the structure resembled a patchwork mansion functional but inflexible. What we needed was a hotel: purpose-built for scale, with performance and security at its core.
So, we reimagined our architecture using the Microsoft Cloud and Microsoft Azure to build a modern, resilient AP platform.
Azure App Services for resilient, scalable application delivery
Azure SQL and Azure Databricks for real-time financial insights and reporting
Azure AI Search for lightning-fast invoice retrieval
Azure Container Apps to manage AI components independently
A robust DevOps pipeline enabling more frequent, stable releases
No Downtime. No Compromise. No Looking Back.
Migrating live customers to the new architecture while maintaining full service was like rebuilding the plane mid-flight. But it paid off.
Our new platform delivers enterprise-grade performance and bank-level security on Microsoft Azure, without disruption.
Faster invoice processing
Improved data access and searchability
Resilience that meets strict compliance standards
Audit-readiness as standard
Weekly deployments
Fewer manual tasks
Real-time visibility across every environment
With a native Microsoft 365 connector in place, we’re actively expanding our reach with Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers. Our AP automation solution is purpose-built to integrate seamlessly, supporting:
Real-time invoice visibility
Automated approvals
Full audit traceability for finance teams
“Even though we’re a relatively small business, we’re successfully competing with companies that have raised hundreds of millions. Microsoft technology and our scalable platform make that possible.”
— Shane McMahon, CFO, Kefron
Whether you’re a Microsoft Dynamics 365 user, moving to the cloud, or scaling your finance operations, Kefron AP is the Microsoft-powered AP automation solution built for your next chapter.
Find out more: Hear from Shane McMahon, our CFO, and John Corley, CEO at Spanish Point Technologies, on how this innovation came to life.