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A survey by the HIMSS (Health Information and Management Systems Society) found that over 70% of medical organizations use legacy systems. These are outdated software or hardware that are still in use in spite of newer technologies available. Unfortunately, the phrase “aged like fine wine” does not apply to software information systems.  When it comes to healthcare, such systems not only impact the efficiency of medical administration but also impede the quality of care.…

The manufacturing industry constantly struggles to maximize productivity and maintain quality while keeping costs to a minimum. Offshoring and superior organization have successfully lowered costs, but emerging market conditions demand further optimization. That is where business process automation (BPA) provides the edge needed to propel operations to the next level. In simple words, business process automation is the use of technology to automate repetitive, manual tasks carried out on a day-to-day basis. In doing…