Chat with Your ERP, Get Trusted Answers with AskData

ERP systems hold some of the most valuable data in your organization, but finding the right answers often feels like a chore. Teams spend hours navigating complex screens, running reports, or waiting for IT to extract data buried deep inside the system.

In a world where agility matters, this approach slows everything down.

Today’s business users expect instant clarity, not another dashboard.

They want to ask a question in plain English and get an accurate, verified response without depending on technical teams. Whether it’s a CFO reviewing budgets or a procurement lead tracking vendor performance, speed and trust are what drive decisions. That’s exactly what AskData delivers.

AskData changes that. It lets you chat directly with your ERP data in plain English, and get trusted, verifiable answers instantly. No waiting, no technical skills required.

The Problem: Data Is There, Insights Aren’t

Most ERP users face the same roadblocks:

• Complex Interfaces: Too many clicks and menus for simple questions.
• Reporting Bottlenecks: Business teams depend on IT for even minor data requests.
• Siloed Data: Finance, procurement, and operations all view data differently.
• Compliance Risks: Errors slip through because teams work from outdated or incomplete reports.

The result? Delayed decisions, manual workarounds, and low user adoption.

AskData was built to fix exactly that.

Meet AskData: Your Conversational Analytics Assistant

AskData is a GenAI-powered conversational analytics solution built specifically for Oracle ERP users, including E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards.

It transforms the way your teams interact with enterprise data by turning every question into a clear, actionable insight.

Just type what you want to know:

• “Show Q4 revenue by region.”
• “Which suppliers have delayed shipments?”
• “List contracts expiring in the next 90 days.”

Within seconds, AskData returns verified answers and visual summaries you can trust.

From Question to Trusted Answer

AskData combines the simplicity of natural language with the discipline of enterprise data governance.

1. Natural Language Understanding (NL2SQL)
AskData interprets your question, builds a certified SQL query, and fetches accurate data from your ERP, instantly.

2. Trust Framework Validation
Every query passes through a Trust Library that classifies results as Trusted, Semi-Trusted, or Untrusted. Untrusted queries are automatically flagged for expert review.

3. Transparent and Auditable
Every response includes an audit trail and the SQL that was executed. Users see not just the answer, but how it was derived, ensuring confidence and compliance.

4. Context-Aware Guidance
AskData personalizes recommendations and dashboards based on your role, whether you’re in finance, procurement, or administration.

What You Can Do from Day One

AskData doesn’t need months of setup. The moment it connects to your ERP, your teams can start asking real business questions like these:

Finance and Accounting

• “What’s our six-month cash flow trend?”
• “Compare EBITDA margins by business unit.”
• “Show overdue invoices by customer.”

Procurement and Operations

• “Which vendors missed delivery deadlines last quarter?”
• “Highlight high-risk or duplicate POs.”
• “Identify bulk-purchase savings opportunities.”

Contracts and Compliance

• “List contracts expiring within 90 days.”
• “Flag invoices that don’t match PO amounts.”
• “Summarize clause risk for new supplier agreements.”

Performance and Budgeting

• “Which departments exceeded budget this quarter?”
• “Show variance analysis for marketing spend.”
• “Give me the KPI dashboard for this month.”

These examples show how fast data turns into decisions, without technical complexity.

The Impact: From Reporting Bottlenecks to Real-Time Decisions

AskData eliminates the barriers between your people and your ERP.

Teams no longer depend on IT for answers. Executives don’t wait for dashboards.

Everyone can access insights they trust in seconds.

The results:

• Decision-making that’s faster and fact-based.
• Reduced errors and better policy compliance.
• Higher ERP adoption across departments.
• More time for strategy, less on data wrangling.

When decisions are made with verified information, your ERP becomes an asset for innovation, not just record-keeping.

Powered by Oracle 23ai and OCI

Built natively on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AskData combines enterprise security with GenAI speed.

It leverages:

• Oracle 23ai and Autonomous Database (ADB) for metadata and trust logs
• Oracle APEX for the Trust UI
• Dedicated AI clusters hosting and fine-tuning Llama 3.3 70B
• Row-, column-, and table-level security
• Full audit trail of every query and result

AskData integrates seamlessly with Oracle ERP applications and third-party systems, with no data duplication or heavy ETL required.

Why Astute

Astute Business Solutions has helped Oracle customers modernize their ERP environments for over a decade.

With solutions like AstuteAP, AstuteCLM, and now AskData, the company continues to lead in AI-powered ERP innovation, helping enterprises make faster, smarter, and more secure decisions.

Conclusion: Ask. Verify. Act.

AskData isn’t another reporting tool; it’s a smarter way to work.

By bridging GenAI with trusted enterprise data, it gives every user the ability to explore, analyze, and act confidently inside their ERP.

Ready to see trusted answers from your ERP? Book Your Demo of AskData and experience it live.