Sprout Solutions, a business solutions provider in the Philippines, has launched an AI-powered platform named Sprout Keeper to enhance administrative efficiency for local businesses.
Sprout Keeper integrates time tracking, billing, client management, project management, and financial reporting into a single system. This platform is designed to automate routine tasks, thereby increasing productivity across various sectors, including accounting, consulting, law, and architecture.
CEO Patrick Gentry stated, "Sprout Keeper was created to resolve the daily pain points of tracking billable hours, managing project expenses, and ensuring timely client invoicing." He emphasized that the platform allows businesses to focus on growth and customer service.
The platform features tools for employees to log hours directly linked to projects, customizable invoices, flexible billing models, and automated payment reminders. Additionally, it supports multi-entity and multi-currency management for companies with international clients.
Sprout Keeper also includes client and project management tools to maintain customer profiles, monitor project progress, track expenses, and manage resources. Real-time financial reporting and analytics are included to help businesses make data-driven decisions.
Geoffrey Ogang, director of finance at Sprout Solutions, noted, "Sprout Keeper delivers real-time insights into financial performance, enabling firms to uncover cost-saving opportunities and optimize billing practices."
Despite only 22% of Philippine organizations being ready to fully utilize AI, a Cisco Philippines report indicates that nearly half plan to allocate over 40% of their IT budgets to AI investments in the coming years.