When it comes to modernizing federal operations, visibility isn’t enough—action is the goal.
That’s the premise behind a new partnership between Significance, Inc. and Celonis, the process mining giant known for uncovering inefficiencies across complex workflows. Announced today, the collaboration will equip Significance’s government and commercial clients with deep, real-time process intelligence designed to drive smarter decisions, faster action, and tangible results.
The federal sector has no shortage of data—but knowing where value gets stuck in sprawling systems like procurement, finance, or logistics? That’s where Celonis thrives. With its Process Intelligence platform and proprietary PI Graph, Celonis creates a “digital twin” of operations that can pinpoint inefficiencies and recommend high-value improvements. Now, with Significance in the mix, that technology is being tuned specifically for federal missions.
From Compliance to Throughput: Process Mining Gets Tactical
For Significance, the move marks a step-change in how it approaches business transformation. According to Audie Murphy, VP of Technology at Significance, the goal isn’t just dashboards or audits—it’s action.
“Celonis equips us with the process intelligence to pinpoint value opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve outcomes,” Murphy said. “We’re seeing cycle times shrink by 30%, manual work drop by 25%, and faster time-to-value on digital initiatives. That’s not months of work—it’s weeks.”
The firm is already seeing gains across key federal workflows—from financial ops to supply chain execution—using Celonis to automate root cause analysis, flag compliance gaps, and cut down on rework. These insights don’t just boost internal efficiency; they help agencies deliver better services to citizens, faster.
A Timely Alliance for an Aging Tech Stack
This partnership couldn’t come at a better time. Federal agencies are under mounting pressure to modernize aging systems, strengthen audit readiness, and meet performance mandates—all while navigating complex legacy architectures. Celonis, already trusted by major government entities, brings a level of clarity and speed that traditional approaches can’t match.
Aubrey Vaughan, VP of Strategy & Business Development of Public Sector at Celonis, emphasized the unique potential of this collaboration:
“Together we can streamline operations, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better services. That’s the core of what agencies need right now.”
And it’s not just about squeezing out waste. Agencies are also leveraging Celonis for strategic priorities like ERP migrations, Lean Six Sigma programs, and sustainability goals—where every inefficient process has a cost, a risk, or an environmental footprint.
Beyond Federal: Commercial Applications in Focus
While the federal market is the primary target, Significance’s commercial clients also stand to benefit. With industries facing their own digital transformation bottlenecks—from supply chain volatility to siloed enterprise systems—process intelligence offers a competitive edge.
Celonis customers in the private sector have already freed up millions in working capital through smarter inventory and procurement management. The expectation is that Significance, with its deep operational expertise, will extend those same capabilities across its broader client base.
A Platform for the AI Era
Perhaps most importantly, this partnership lays the groundwork for smarter AI adoption. By providing context-rich, real-time process data, Celonis helps AI understand not just what to do, but why and when to do it—a key requirement for any enterprise or agency looking to responsibly scale automation.
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