Can You Get ERP Answers in Seconds? Try AskData

What if your ERP could answer questions the way your best analyst does—without tickets, delays, or endless dashboards? In this episode of Astute Talks, Arvind Rajan, CEO of Astute Business Solutions, shares how Oracle ERP customers can finally get trusted answers at the speed of their decisions with AskData. Instead of waiting on tickets, struggling with SQL, or digging through outdated dashboards, AskData lets you simply ask a question in plain English and receive a governed, trustworthy response in seconds.

From finance leaders who need operating expense variance by business unit, to HR managers tracking headcount trends, to procurement teams monitoring supplier performance, AskData delivers conversational analytics that respect your ERP’s governance and security. In this session, Arvind walks through how AskData works, real customer use cases, and what outcomes Oracle ERP users can expect when insights move at the speed of conversation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why getting ERP answers fast is critical for today’s finance, HR, procurement, and supply chain teams
• How AskData uses GenAI, a governed semantic layer, and native Oracle ERP connectors to provide trusted insights
• Real use cases: finance variance analysis, overdue receivables, supplier performance, headcount trends, and more
• How Oracle ERP customers benefit from consistent definitions, SSO integration, and ERP-native security
• Why AskData reduces BI queues, shortens time-to-answer, and increases trust in decision-making
• Implementation steps: starting small, proving value, and expanding gradually across functions

3 Key Takeaways:

• AskData turns ERP questions into instant answers. No tickets, no SQL — just plain-language queries.
• Governance and trust are built in. Every response ties back to approved ERP definitions and security models.
• Oracle ERP users gain speed without sacrificing control. Faster decisions, less friction, and consistent results across dashboards and conversations.

Ideal For:

PeopleSoft, EBS, JD Edwards, and Ellucian Banner users in Finance, Procurement, HR, and Operations who want faster, governed answers from their ERP systems without disrupting existing processes.