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29 JUL 2026 · Databricks

Finance protects the margin by ensuring capital is utilized efficiently, as manufacturing companies tie up significant amounts of cash in inventory, receivables, and equipment. AI agents are accelerating planning and finance decisions, making it increasingly complex for finance to free trapped capital. An ontology provides the context needed to understand business meaning and keep it current, addressing the challenge of accurate numbers being incorrect due to partial or dated information. Genie, a data-smart AI coworker, helps finance departments make informed decisions by answering core questions about trapped capital, aging receivables, and idle assets, and continuously learning to adapt to changing business conditions. AI summary