Remember when HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey made us all a little paranoid about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence? Ah, the sweet innocence of 1968. Fast forward to today, and AI is all around us. Now, the only thing keeping business owners up at night is the fear of not staying agile enough to keep pace with emerging technology.
With digital transformation happening at warp speed, many businesses are struggling to stay up to date with the latest security, operational, and productivity solutions. If your technology hasn’t been updated in the last 6 to 12 months, chances are you’re running at least one outdated system—and that means you’re behind your competitors and more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Don’t worry, though! Here are three steps you can take to thrive in this rapidly changing tech landscape.
Step 1: Assess — Where Are You Now vs. Where Are You Going?
If you’re like most forward-thinking businesses, you’re always evaluating how to improve. It’s not just about staying up to date—it’s about jumping into the future and adopting new technologies that will help you thrive. Start by assessing where your current technology stands. Is it helping you achieve your goals, or is it holding you back?
Here are a few key questions to ask yourself:
- Are you optimizing your current tech to its fullest?
- What technology is no longer working for you?
- What do you need from an infrastructure standpoint to meet your future goals?
Once you’ve figured out your pain points, it’s time to explore what new tech solutions you can implement to help your business grow.
Step 2: Discover — What New Technology Can You Adopt?
Staying agile and adopting new technology can have a huge impact on your business’s bottom line. In fact, companies that embrace new tech have increased their revenue by nearly 60%, according to Oracle. Plus, research shows that adopting digital tools can boost financial returns, workforce diversity, and environmental targets by 22%, according to Deloitte.
Here are five tech solutions to consider:
- AI: 75% of companies that fully implemented AI saw an improvement in decision-making (PwC).
- Automation: While only 10% of jobs can be fully automated, automating certain tasks frees up employees to focus on more dynamic work (Forbes).
- Cloud-Native Platforms: McKinsey reports that moving to the cloud can lead to a more than 20% rise in EBITDA across all industries.
- Decision Intelligence: Companies that base decisions on data are 19 times more likely to be profitable (Forbes).
- Emerging Technology: Improving your current infrastructure not only boosts productivity but also makes your business more secure.
Step 3: Implement — Partner with a Professional
With digital adoption moving at lightning speed, it’s more important than ever to partner with a professional who can help you stay on top of emerging technologies. That’s where we come in.
At Sawyer Solutions, we’re the Alabama area’s go-to experts for implementing the latest and greatest in tech. We provide scalable, comprehensive solutions that keep your business competitive, secure, and ready for whatever comes next.
Want to get your business up to speed? Schedule a call with our tech experts today!