Introducing Qvantia: the new normal of EPM in the AI era

Enterprise Performance Management is dead! Long live Enterprise Performance Management! Paraphrasing the famous line by Chris Anderson and Michael Wolff about the web and the internet, this could sum up the mission of Qvantia — a new venture from the Mashfrog Group created to revolutionize Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).

The ambition is to redefine the paradigms of EPM through an adaptive and predictive vision of corporate management, using a Data-Driven approach powered by AI and enhanced by consulting expertise — staying true to the Group’s "Tech Human Touch" payoff, under the leadership of Edoardo Narduzzi.

EPM at a crossroads: a paradigm shift

Why is Qvantia needed? In an increasingly fast-paced business environment, EPM can no longer be confined to a purely accounting or operational role. According to Alessandro Fidale, Managing Director of Qvantia, "Companies are facing three critical challenges: fragmented information systems, slow strategic decision-making, and a shortage of adequate digital skills. This combination makes the traditional EPM approach obsolete."

What’s needed are predictive platforms, modular architectures, and consulting support to help organizations transition toward adaptive management. Qvantia was created to fill this gap, not just as a technology integrator, but as a strategic partner capable of accelerating decision-making processes and enhancing dynamic performance control within companies.

A new idea of digital governance: predictive and responsive

Digital governance today is no longer limited to rules and regulatory compliance — it takes shape as a living network that connects data, operational flows, people, security systems, and artificial intelligence. EPM serves as the enabling platform to orchestrate all these elements. But before reaching that stage, companies must overcome several structural challenges.

According to Simona Messineo, Principal Director at Qvantia, "the first major pain point is the fragmentation of systems and information. Organizations often operate in non-integrated environments where data remains siloed, undermining a holistic view and the ability to perform end-to-end analysis." In a market that demands readiness and awareness, this lack of cohesion becomes a serious competitive disadvantage.

The second limitation of the current paradigm is decision-making rigidity. Too many business processes are still tied to static planning cycles, which are inadequate for responding to the rapid evolution of external scenarios. And then there’s the issue of skills: "Today, we need professionals who can not only use technology but also interpret data from a strategic perspective. Not all companies can develop these capabilities in-house. That’s where consulting plays a crucial role," explains Fidale.

Quantum logic and tailor-made solutions

When we talk about EPM, we’re primarily referring to the ability to anticipate,” explains Messineo. "Our offering is based on the quality of insights delivered to the client, not on standard solutions. We aim to build tailor-made paths that can respond to change in real time."

Mashfrog Group’s new brand was born from a clear awareness of the ongoing paradigm shift, where "EPM is no longer a support function, but a driving force for business." "With the rise of artificial intelligence, everything changes: it’s not enough to integrate new tools the entire corporate decision-making process must be radically rethought."

AI and prediction: the soul of the EPM of the future

Emerging technologies—AI first and foremost—are revolutionizing the very foundations of corporate governance. They’re no longer just tools to adopt, but transformative agents capable of creating competitive advantage.
"Artificial intelligence represents a phase shift, not a passing trend. It redefines how we extract value from data and reshapes the skillsets companies need," emphasizes Fidale.
The most advanced solutions on the market—such as Tagetik, Oracle, SAP, and OneStream—already integrate predictive capabilities, scenario simulation, and intelligent automation.
But, Fidale notes, "technology alone isn’t enough: only an experienced consultant, used to working across diverse contexts, can translate these technologies into real answers to operational challenges."

Speed and strategic vision: Qvantia’s key strengths

One of Qvantia’s distinctive traits is its ability to deliver quickly. Unlike traditional consulting models—often slow and bogged down by bureaucracy—Qvantia has embraced an agile approach, supported by a network of international professionals with strong cross-functional expertise.

"We’ve built a team capable of working with cutting-edge technologies without losing sight of the complexity of business environments," explains Messineo. "Our goal is to bring true innovation—not copy-and-paste solutions." In this vision, consulting is not a secondary component but a strategic lever: it supports organizations in process redesign, technology selection, and managing organizational change.

Intelligent governance, capable of evolving

At the core of Qvantia’s vision is adaptive management: an EPM system designed to evolve with the business, foster continuous innovation, and serve as a competitive accelerator.
As Fidale puts it, "It’s not enough to do things well—you have to do them fast. That’s why we’re building an organization that supports companies through a transformation that is not only technological, but above all cultural and organizational—fully harnessing the power of the most advanced digital accelerators."

Digital governance thus transforms into a platform for collaboration and shared accountability, where EPM becomes much more than a management tool: it becomes a strategic framework for enabling business innovation.

Enterprise management in the era of complexity

Today, companies operate in an environment marked by instability and constant transformation: new technologies, emerging risks, and shifting business models.
In this context, agile, predictive, and fully integrated enterprise management solutions are essential.

Qvantia positions itself as a response to this challenge, with a bold, unconventional approach—born from an acute awareness of the speed of change and grounded in the pragmatism of the consulting method. "Our goal,” concludes Fidale, "is to provide companies with digital governance that anticipates change, rather than chases it." Only in this way can complexity be transformed from an obstacle into a strategic lever for the future.