Automation as a Catalyst: Driving Business Agility, Speed, and Data Integrity

This IDC Perspective aims to provide CIOs, senior IT and technology executives, and other enterprise leaders with insights into how a robust automation strategy can drive businesses to new heights, unlocking new levels of operational efficiency, decision-making speed, and data reliability while also preparing them for this journey. As enterprises increasingly adopt automation to enhance agility, speed, and data integrity, CIOs are positioned at the forefront of a transformative journey. To achieve a competitive edge, they must empower their organizations to develop and implement comprehensive automation solutions that are adaptive and aligned with business objectives. The document offers technology leaders a practical framework and actionable guidance to navigate the complex landscape of enterprisewide automation implementation. By applying the principles and best practices outlined in this guide, CIOs can excel in delivering and scaling advanced automation capabilities that foster business agility, speed, and data integrity."The automation tipping point is where businesses transition from incremental efficiency to exponential agility," says Serge Findling, adjunct research advisor for IT Executive Programs (IEP) at IDC.