By Kori Hale, Contributor to Forbes Magazine
The tech world runs on buzzwords, but “automation” is more than a Silicon Valley flex, it’s the backbone of the innovation economy. Leaders like Realistic Computing CEO,
Sequoia Ramsey, Simplicity IT CEO, Ameer Abdur-Razzaaq and Real Impact Technology CEO, Nyasha Tunduwani are building automation-first companies for organizations around the world. As businesses seek to future-proof their operations and scale efficiently, building automation-first companies has emerged as a non-negotiable strategy for success in a tech-driven society.
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Business automation brings advantages that go way beyond just making things faster. A recent McKinsey report shows companies that make automation their priority outperform market competitors by an impressive 40%. It’s not just businesses that are reaping the benefits, as workers report a 90% boost in productivity after they start using automation solutions, according to the Harvard Business Review.
Organizations that treat automation as a core pillar of decision-making and product development, not merely a support tool are carving out a path to success. With AI, robotics, and smart systems transforming business operations, the companies best positioned to thrive are those that are automation-first from day one. According to McKinsey, automation could raise global productivity growth by up to 1.4% annually.
McKinsey's complete research shows how automation has changed from a nice-to-have feature, to a business necessity that affects financial results and operational efficiency.