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As we step into the new year, we’re excited to share some of the most significant developments happening at Cornerstone. 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for us, as Cornerstone is focused on key enhancements in the evolving travel, expense management, and enterprise automation spaces. Our CEO, Mat Orrego, has outlined our ambitious plans for the year ahead, focusing on two main areas: strengthening our core products and preparing for the future through innovation.

For companies managing travel and expense (T&E), 2025 will be the year of data consolidation. As businesses seek more efficiency, better financial visibility, and streamlined compliance, the key will be breaking down data silos and integrating T&E with finance, HR, and ERP systems.

Disconnected platforms create errors, inefficiencies, and manual work—from missing employee records in expense systems to inaccurate accruals and delayed reimbursements. In fact, a Gartner report highlights that “piecemeal investments in finance data and analytics have contributed to fragmentation, where data, tools, and expertise exist in silos across the organization.” This fragmentation leads to inefficiencies and hinders effective decision-making.

The Cornerstone Platform goes beyond traditional automation, offering solutions that can revitalize workflows, reclaim lost value from unused tickets, support compliance and evolving policies, or seamlessly handle schedule changes and other business disruptions. It’s about not just surviving change but thriving in it, with the agility and precision to stay ahead of the industry’s demands.

The Cornerstone Platform transforms how businesses approach data management by focusing on seamless integration, exceptional data quality, AI readiness, actionable insights, and automated workflows. Whether you’re scaling operations, building AI-driven strategies, or streamlining business processes, Cornerstone equips you with the tools to harness the full potential of your data.

To successfully budget for AI, prioritize data quality and needs, build a strong business case, leverage existing resources, and track ROI. Consider governance, talent, and ethical factors for optimal results.

The pandemic has fundamentally reshaped business travel. Check out industry insights from Miriam Moscovici, Vice President for Partnerships and Intelligence at BCD Travel and Mat Orrego, CEO of Cornerstone.

Today is an exciting company milestone for us as we launch our new brand and revamped website. This coincides with the unveiling of the new Cornerstone Platform. Read more.

To ensure successful AI pilots in travel expense management, focus on clear objectives, involve key stakeholders, and use data effectively. These steps enhance collaboration and drive better outcomes.

Airline retailing is transforming with NDC, enhancing personalized and direct offerings for travelers. Over 65 airlines are NDC certified, impacting itinerary issuance, ticket management, and schedule changes. Cornerstone and DataArt offer guidance on NDC adoption, addressing challenges and operational capabilities.

A new quality control system for vendor management was implemented, automating online bookings and boosting efficiency. It enabled easy matching of tickets with customer names and allowed agents to focus on personalized service. The system provided pricing flexibility and streamlined communication with hotels and managers.

In the rapidly evolving world of airline distribution, staying ahead of technology and market trends is crucial for travel industry leaders. Recognizing this need, Cornerstone Information Systems and DataArt recently hosted an exclusive New Distribution Capability (NDC) workshop.

Airline retailing is transforming with NDC, enhancing personalized and direct offerings for travelers. Over 65 airlines are NDC certified, impacting itinerary issuance, ticket management, and schedule changes. Cornerstone and DataArt offer guidance on NDC adoption, addressing challenges and operational capabilities.

Cornerstone is enhancing compliance management through AI technology, streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and enabling organizations to navigate complex regulations more effectively and efficiently.

At Cornerstone, innovation and transformation have been at the heart of our journey since our founding 30 years ago. As we reflect on the path we’ve traveled, we are excited to share the launch of our new series, View from the Corner. In this premiere episode, Mat Orrego, our CEO and Co-Founder, shares insights from his career and discusses the evolving landscape of the travel and technology industries with thought-provoking clarity.

In this blog, we’ll go beyond the basics, diving into actionable insights and real-world examples to show you how to fine-tune your forecasts. It’s time to move from reactive to proactive, harnessing data to predict—and even shape—the future of travel. Ready to take off? Let’s explore.

At Cornerstone, our mission has always been to drive innovation and foster connections that help businesses evolve. As we continue to shape the future of travel, expense, and data management, we are excited to present View from the Corner—a series exploring the insights, experiences, and strategies of those who have influenced Cornerstone and the industries we serve.

In this episode, we are joined by Bobbi Huber, our Vice President of Client Engagement. With over 15 years at Cornerstone, Bobbi has been pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining workflows, and strengthening client relationships. In this conversation, she reflects on key industry shifts, from the increasing demand for integrated data solutions to the evolving role of technology in improving decision-making and business outcomes.