It was hard to imagine our lives before the age of the internet, when businesses spent hours manually performing tasks that are now done automatically. As technology has progressed, we have made amazing strides in optimization, especially in today’s hybrid working environment.
As we continue our efforts to maximize efficiency, automation in the workforce becomes a rising star. Let’s take a look at a few things automation will bring us in 2021.
What is Automation?
When speaking in terms of business, automation means using technology to complete tasks that would otherwise have to be done manually. This can create an endless amount of benefits including reducing errors in processing or data entry, streamlining processes to improve efficiency, or just simply saving your business money.
Utilizing automation also has the enormous benefit of freeing up your employee’s time. Without having to spend time on mundane manual processes, your employees have more time to focus on high-level tasks.
Workflow Automation
The past year has put many business processes to the test. With a significant number of employees moving to remote work, many companies were able to see what current processes ran well and which ones needed some work. This propelled many business owners to look at more efficient options to optimize workflows and often times automation is the answer.
Companies can adopt workflow automation for almost all horizontal processes like document submission, CRM, front-line customer service or processing finances. By taking out the manual labor that used to be required, more companies are finding increased employee productivity and customer satisfaction.
In 2021, we can expect to see workflow automation accelerate in businesses of all sizes enabling them to thrive in our uncertain environment.
Security Automation
Security is and will continue to be a big-ticket item when it comes to surviving unforeseen circumstances and thriving in our ever-changing digital landscape. As our processes become more complex, so do the efforts to sabotage company data through cyberattacks. This is why more businesses are moving towards automating security measures in regards to permissions and access.
One automated process that is becoming increasingly essential to any business is the use of Multifactor Authentication (MFA). With data mining remaining a big priority for the ne’er-do-wells of the dark web, simple password security is not enough anymore. Adopting MFA will greatly help to in securing access to your company’s data.
In 2021 we can expect to see a wide adoption of automated security practices as well as improved threat detection and response solutions.
What can Vodigy do to Help?
Whether your business already uses automation or you are looking to take the first step, Vodigy is here to help. With our knowledge and expertise, we can help to select the right automation tools for your company.
