Category: Blog
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Evolve or Fade: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Business
I attended Tech Connect’s AI Innovation Network monthly meeting yesterday and it was clear from the conversations in the room that every industry is feeling the same shift. People were talking about how their fields are changing, how AI is reshaping jobs, and how the next few years may bring real upheaval. Some were excited,…
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The Trap of Evaluating Automation Projects Using ROI
When companies start talking about automation, one of the first questions that comes up is: What is the Return on Investment (ROI)? It’s a fair question because companies should be determining whether a project is worth what it will cost to implement and sustain; i.e. that the gains outweigh the costs. However, if ROI is…
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Preparing Your Business Process for Automation – How to Lay the Groundwork
Automation is a powerful tool—but like any tool, it works best when used on the right foundation. We’ve seen it time and again: a company identifies a time-consuming task, gets excited about RPA or AI, and jumps into development, only to discover mid-stream that the process wasn’t as stable, consistent, or well-understood as everyone thought.…
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Building an Automation Center of Excellence: Why It Matters and How to Get Started
Many organizations begin their automation journey in a fragmented way. A department leader discovers a high value opportunity to automate a tedious task; A tech-savvy employee runs with it; A small-scale implementation takes place, and it works well—at least locally. Then another department discovers a different tool and starts their own project. Before long, multiple…
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What RPA Really Is (And What It’s Not)
Understanding the Reality Behind Robotic Process Automation Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is one of the most widely misunderstood terms in modern business technology. Mention it in a meeting, and you might see a range of reactions. Some people imagine robot arms assembling parts in a factory. Others might wonder if their job is next…
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Is This the Right Time to Automate? How to Know if Your Business Process is Ready
Wondering if your process is ready for automation? This guide breaks down the key readiness factors—process maturity, stability, ROI expectations, and human impact—to help you decide when automation will drive real value for your business.