AI and office technology: How AI will power your productivity
By Lawrence Breen
Technology is constantly changing the way we work. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into office technology will become a crucial part of enhancing business efficiency and productivity.
Inland Digital has long partnered with the best technology in the industry and the recent launch of Canon’s imageFORCE series of multifunctional printers (MFPs) marks a significant milestone in this technological evolution. It is the first device series to actively use AI to drive security and productivity, directly from the device, opening up a host of AI-powered opportunities.
As someone deeply immersed in the realm of office technology, I am excited about the possibilities AI brings to streamline workflows and improve decision-making processes.
Enhance, not replace
The utilisation of AI in office technology is not about replacing human workers but rather augmenting their capabilities to achieve better results. By automating routine tasks, AI-powered devices like the Canon imageFORCE MFPs can free up valuable time for employees to focus on more important work. AI can also analyse data to uncover patterns and trends, enabling businesses to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.
Remove bottlenecks
I’ve been writing about how bad processes can slow down your business for many years now. Traditional processes that rely on manual intervention or outdated systems, are the drivers that can slow down or are the barriers to workflow efficiency. The integration of AI is poised to remove bottlenecks that hinder productivity and decision-making within organisations. With advanced AI capabilities, you can streamline document management, optimise workflows and facilitate seamless collaboration among teams – ultimately leading to faster decision-making processes and improved outcomes.
Just as we’ve seen the cloud drive better IT efficiency, not the same will happen with the way our processes work. AI shouldn’t be something we fear; it should be a technology that we look to harness to make our businesses far more effective. If we think about it from an improved productivity standpoint, it’s not about replacement but the enhancement of our people.
This ultimately means an overall healthier bottom line for your business, improved staff productivity and an overall better outcome for your clients. As a business owner or leader, who wouldn’t want that?
Partnering for success
In my role as someone deeply involved in the development and deployment of office technology solutions, I’ve seen the whole gamut of good and bad technology rollouts. I’ve also seen plenty of ‘fads’ that come and go. AI is very different: this is the game changer that I believe you need to embrace, not shy away from.
Partnering with the best provider is how you can maximise your business’s adoption of AI. At Inland Digital, we decided to partner with leading technology providers like Canon and HP to not only help us on that journey internally but to also deliver innovative AI-driven products such as the imageFORCE MFPs to our clients. These partnerships showcase our commitment to harnessing the power of AI to drive innovation and transformation for our clients and partners.
For us, it’s the beginning of an exciting new journey. By embracing AI-driven technology, we want to help our clients leverage this technology in the best possible way. I’m incredibly excited by what the imageFORCE launch brings and it is a true shift in technology that will open new ways of working.
As we continue to witness the evolution of office technology in the AI era, the future looks promising, with increased efficiency, improved decision-making processes and enhanced user experiences on the horizon.
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