At the recent Sage Future for Partners 2025 event in Barcelona, one theme stood out clearly:
AI isn’t about replacing people – it’s about empowering them.
Sage showcased how agentic AI – artificial intelligence that can reason, act, and learn alongside you – is redefining the way modern businesses grow. For SMEs using Sage solutions, it’s a powerful glimpse into how technology and human intelligence can work together to drive smarter, faster decision-making.
From Managing Data to Driving Strategy
The event highlighted a major shift in business operations:
AI is no longer just about efficiency – it’s about clarity, confidence, and competitive advantage.
Sage’s new Finance Intelligence Agent was introduced as a key innovation. This tool analyses data across systems in real time, flags risks and opportunities, and delivers insights in plain language directly within Sage.
No more long reports or manual reconciliations – just faster, data-driven decisions that free finance teams to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets.
And the numbers speak for themselves:
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Up to 90% less manual data entry
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45 million+ invoices automated
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3.2 billion transactions scanned with 190 million errors fixed
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Period close reduced to 2 – 3 days
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Up to 5× ROI on software investments
A Connected, Trusted Ecosystem
Sage also unveiled new initiatives designed to help partners and customers work smarter through connected technology:
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A next-generation Sage X3, built for scalable and secure mid-market operations.
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AI Developer Solutions, allowing partners to co-create tailored AI experiences.
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A new Sage Partner Portal, streamlining provisioning and support.
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The growing Sage Network, connecting businesses, partners, and systems through one intelligent platform for collaboration, automation, and compliance.
Alongside these innovations, Sage reinforced its commitment to responsible AI with the launch of the Sage Trust Label – a transparent framework showing how AI features work and how data is managed, giving businesses full confidence in compliance and accountability.
The Takeaway for Irish SMEs
For SMEs using Sage 50, Sage 200, and partner-integrated solutions such as Sicon and Cim50, these advancements mark an exciting shift:
AI that doesn’t just speed things up – it elevates decision-making, improves data accuracy, and helps finance teams anticipate what’s next.
At DB Computer Solutions, we see this as a major opportunity for Irish businesses to turn potential into action. By combining the precision of Sage technology with hands-on partner expertise, you can streamline operations, reduce manual workloads, and unlock new insights that drive real growth.
Final Thoughts
The message from Sage was clear:
AI isn’t replacing human intelligence – it’s amplifying it.
Those who learn to combine human judgment with agentic AI are already gaining the edge – working smarter, responding faster, and planning with greater confidence.
And as one of Ireland’s longest-standing Sage Business Partners, DB Computer Solutions is here to help you make that leap – with practical, scalable solutions that connect your people, processes, and data.