Tapping into Advanced Workflows to Grow and Energize Your Business

As we continue to invest in modern technology, especially through automation and artificial intelligence, we're making a significant investment in freeing employees up to work more strategically, think more creatively. However, legacy workflows are still impeding productivity in many organizations.

According to 451 Research's Conner Forrest, 'as we continue to invest in modern technology...we are making an investment in freeing employees up to work more strategically, to think more creatively'. But the reality is that less than half of CIOs say their digital document processes are either advanced or leading. This highlights the need for continued investment in digital workflows.

CIOs have a unique opportunity to help prioritize initiatives and business processes due to their horizontal view of the business. They serve as consultants to the business, needing to recognize which capabilities are ready for prime time. This is a more sophisticated role for technology leaders, requiring them to be well-versed in the business.

In a recent report by Forbes Insights, 602 senior digital and technology executives were surveyed on the state of digital workflows within their organizations. The findings revealed that two-thirds of CIOs plan to develop their digital document processes further. By investing in greater digitization, CIOs can help unlock new business and revenue opportunities, significantly reduce costs, and make the most of data analytics and insights.

The shift to remote work has accelerated the need for digital workflows. In 2020, employees were sent home to work remotely, forcing businesses to transition from paper-based workflows to digital ones. The way businesses support their employees has changed dramatically in recent years, and CIOs are tasked with keeping up.

Adobe and Microsoft partnered with Forbes Insights on this report, which highlights the importance of advanced workflows for business growth and energy. With employees working remotely, it's crucial that businesses invest in modern technology to stay competitive and thrive in the digital future.

As Andrew Wilson, Chief Data Officer at Microsoft, notes, 'I love being a technologist more than ever' because the role of technology is more central to the business. CIOs are steering their organizations in real-time, which is a humbling honor.

The report, Tapping Into Advanced Workflows to Grow and Energize Your Business, shows how digital leaders are achieving this and provides guidance on seizing opportunities for growth and success. With continued investment in digital workflows, businesses can unlock new opportunities, reduce costs, and thrive in the competitive market.

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