Itequia and SERES: A New Partnership to Accelerate Business Process Digitalization
Digital transformation is no longer driven solely by efficiency goals. Increasingly, it is being shaped by new regulatory requirements that compel organizations to adapt their processes and management systems. One of the most significant changes in Spain is the implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing between businesses, driven by the Crea y Crece Law.
To help our clients navigate this new landscape with confidence, Itequia has established a strategic partnership with SERES, a leading company in electronic invoicing, EDI, and document digitalization solutions.
A New Scenario for Businesses: Mandatory Electronic Invoicing
The Crea y Crece Law represents a major step forward in the modernization of business relationships. This regulation will drive the widespread adoption of electronic invoicing in B2B transactions. As a result, companies will need to adapt their systems to issue, receive, and manage invoices in structured formats while ensuring full traceability of invoice statuses.
For many organizations, especially those with high invoice volumes or international operations, this challenge goes far beyond generating a digital document. It involves connecting processes, ERP systems, suppliers, customers, and information exchange platforms in a secure, efficient, and legally compliant manner.
Who Is SERES?
SERES is a company specialized in the secure electronic exchange of business documents, electronic invoicing, and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) solutions.
With more than 30 years of experience in electronic invoicing, EDI, and business process digitalization, SERES has established itself as one of Europe's leading electronic document exchange providers. Its network includes over 200,000 connection points and extends to more than 100 countries worldwide.
SERES is also part of DOCAPOSTE, the digital division of the La Poste Group. This enables the company to provide international coverage and support businesses operating across multiple markets with solutions tailored to the regulatory requirements of each country.
What Does This Partnership Bring to Itequia's Clients?
The combination of Itequia's expertise in software development, systems integration, data, and AI with SERES' capabilities in regulatory compliance and electronic document exchange creates a far more comprehensive value proposition. Here's how our clients benefit.
Guaranteed Regulatory Compliance
One of the key benefits of this partnership is simplifying compliance with the requirements established by the Crea y Crece Law.
SERES solutions support the formats required by the regulation, including Facturae, UBL, and EDIFACT, as well as the mechanisms needed to communicate invoice status updates within the established deadlines.
This allows clients to approach the compliance process with confidence, supported by a platform designed to meet any regulatory scenario.
Integration with Existing Business Systems
Adopting electronic invoicing should not mean replacing or disrupting existing business systems.
Thanks to integration capabilities through Web Services and SFTP, combined with SERES' specialized support and Itequia's extensive experience in technology integration projects, companies can seamlessly connect their ERPs, business applications, and corporate platforms in a secure and efficient way.
Beyond Electronic Invoicing: Process Automation
While electronic invoicing is often the starting point, many organizations soon realize there is a much bigger opportunity: the digitalization of end-to-end business processes.
Through SERES' Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, companies can optimize processes such as:
- Supplier management
- Sourcing and supplier qualification
- Approval workflows
- Purchasing automation
- Purchase order, delivery note, and invoice matching
- Accounts receivable management
- KYC processes
- Collections management
Automating these processes helps reduce manual tasks, minimize errors, and improve operational visibility.
International Coverage
For companies with international operations, regulatory compliance can become particularly complex due to the specific requirements of each country.
SERES provides multi-country coverage across Europe and Latin America, enabling organizations to manage electronic invoicing and EDI projects in accordance with local regulatory obligations.
This is especially valuable for multinational companies that require a single technology strategy across multiple geographies.
A Partnership Aligned with Itequia's Vision
At Itequia, we believe technology should generate a real business impact. That is why we seek partnerships that complement our capabilities and enable us to deliver greater value to our clients.
Our collaboration with SERES strengthens our ability to support medium-sized and large organizations in digital transformation initiatives where technology, processes, and regulatory compliance converge.
Furthermore, this partnership opens new opportunities to jointly develop educational initiatives, training programs, and commercial support activities, helping organizations understand not only what the regulations require, but also how to turn these obligations into opportunities for process improvement.
Ultimately, through the partnership between Itequia and SERES, our clients gain access to a technology partner capable of combining business expertise, systems integration, and market-leading platforms to address this new regulatory landscape with confidence and peace of mind.