How automation can help your business

Increasing productivity is always one of the significant challenges that every company of any size must face. Digital Transformation and its associated technologies are continuously evolving and shaping how we work and how business is conducted. We don't think you should have to go at it alone.

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Increasing productivity is always one of the significant challenges that every company of any size must face. Modern technology has made this easier through Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Better known as software bots. 

RPA is a cost-effective solution to reduce overall operational costs and boost revenue. With the capability to automate just about any business process performed on a screen. 

 

The digital transformation when you leverage RPA will lead to enhanced processes that alleviate human error and allow your employees to focus on the strategic thoughts behind essential tasks and initiatives.

 

It’s clear to note that automation may not be the best choice for every business process. That’s why we can help assess if RPA will be a good fit before any actual planning begins. 

Then, suppose you want to make sure that your process and procedures are well-designed for efficiency as well as stability; from there, we can work with you to design an execution strategy and procedures to maximize investment of your “digital workforce.” This ensures that the solution being built is done best and its stability is at its peak. The overarching goal is to have bots serve as a key part of your team, working alongside your team members to handle repetitive tasks more accurately with enhanced speed, freeing up key workers in your business to pursue profit-producing activities, bringing more ingenuity into the broad-based plans for your business. The idea of automating business processes yields many benefits from a valuation perspective.


The firms bold enough to invest have an unfair advantage soaring to new heights above their competitors or becoming disruptive. With today’s technologies, business automation improves customer support and client rapport and empowers decision-makers to harness the power of data analytics to reduce operational costs and uncover hidden insights. 

 

Since robots can work faster, onboarding RPA means that output products or services also increase and can be built in a way that fosters greater consistency. This also implies delivery times improve, which helps businesses where client relationships are crucial to success.

 

If RPA sounds like a solution to your business needs, consider us as trusted advisors and helpers to show you the way to greater efficiency and ultimately more significant revenue through this technology solution.


You can learn more by starting a conversation with one of our specialists. Digital Transformation and its associated technologies are continuously evolving and shaping how we work and how business is conducted. We don’t think you should have to go at it alone. You have a partner in us.

 

The primary goals of robotic process automation are to streamline business operations, reduce production costs, alleviate human error, and harness data. Although all processes are not ideal candidates for RPA, it is a critical driving force of business automation and the future of work.

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How automation can help your business

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

How automation can help your business

Increasing productivity is always one of the significant challenges that every company of any size must face. Digital Transformation and its associated technologies are continuously evolving and shaping how we work and how business is conducted. We don't think you should have to go at it alone.

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Increasing productivity is always one of the significant challenges that every company of any size must face. Modern technology has made this easier through Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Better known as software bots. 

RPA is a cost-effective solution to reduce overall operational costs and boost revenue. With the capability to automate just about any business process performed on a screen. 

 

The digital transformation when you leverage RPA will lead to enhanced processes that alleviate human error and allow your employees to focus on the strategic thoughts behind essential tasks and initiatives.

 

It’s clear to note that automation may not be the best choice for every business process. That’s why we can help assess if RPA will be a good fit before any actual planning begins. 

Then, suppose you want to make sure that your process and procedures are well-designed for efficiency as well as stability; from there, we can work with you to design an execution strategy and procedures to maximize investment of your “digital workforce.” This ensures that the solution being built is done best and its stability is at its peak. The overarching goal is to have bots serve as a key part of your team, working alongside your team members to handle repetitive tasks more accurately with enhanced speed, freeing up key workers in your business to pursue profit-producing activities, bringing more ingenuity into the broad-based plans for your business. The idea of automating business processes yields many benefits from a valuation perspective.


The firms bold enough to invest have an unfair advantage soaring to new heights above their competitors or becoming disruptive. With today’s technologies, business automation improves customer support and client rapport and empowers decision-makers to harness the power of data analytics to reduce operational costs and uncover hidden insights. 

 

Since robots can work faster, onboarding RPA means that output products or services also increase and can be built in a way that fosters greater consistency. This also implies delivery times improve, which helps businesses where client relationships are crucial to success.

 

If RPA sounds like a solution to your business needs, consider us as trusted advisors and helpers to show you the way to greater efficiency and ultimately more significant revenue through this technology solution.


You can learn more by starting a conversation with one of our specialists. Digital Transformation and its associated technologies are continuously evolving and shaping how we work and how business is conducted. We don’t think you should have to go at it alone. You have a partner in us.

 

The primary goals of robotic process automation are to streamline business operations, reduce production costs, alleviate human error, and harness data. Although all processes are not ideal candidates for RPA, it is a critical driving force of business automation and the future of work.

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Steer clear of these common startup mistakes

Friday, August 7th, 2020

Steer clear of these common startup mistakes

Navigating the world of the startup can be challenging, even daunting. Putting a wrong foot forward at any point in the process could have serious repercussions later, and it’s a learning curve that can be pretty steep.

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Navigating the world of the startup can be challenging, even daunting. Putting a wrong foot forward at any point in the process could have serious repercussions later, and it’s a learning curve that can be pretty steep.

 

The website Technically recently shared some interesting advice from Wayne Schepens, whose 25 years in cybersecurity and his personal experience of starting two companies give him an insider’s perspective on the mistakes startups make. He writes that having the know-how to establish a new market or go into one that already exists can be a big challenge. Here are a few of the pitfalls Schepens believes entrepreneurs should watch out for:

 

1: Issues with raising capital

Having a process to raise funds that favors less equity dilution can be a concern if there are unknowns or delays. “Startup leaders tend to plan for the best-case scenario — assuming that the launch of a product will be rapidly followed by an influx of POCs and orders or expecting that a round of funding will close at the originally scheduled time,” writes Schepens, adding that this can upset the balance of running a business and raising capital and lead to diminishing returns in both departments.

 

2: Keeping the focus on the best people

Schepens cautions about “silver bullet” ideas or employees – ones which can (supposedly) quickly solve an issue or lead to a huge growth in profit. However, he doesn’t believe “silver bullets” exist. Schepens explains, “Having a group of professionals that excel in their own realms of expertise and can execute business initiatives cohesively and enigmatically is something that can make or break a company of any size.”

 

3: Pick your metrics well

Simply going off of how much money was raised in the first round of funding isn’t going to be a metric that will lead to sustainable success. “The true measure of a company’s success comes from tactful execution and, eventually, revenue, growth, team chemistry, customer traction and approval, and shareholder relations,” Schepens writes. “When worth is based primarily on capital raised, other aspects of business operations are not given the attention needed to keep the wheels spinning.”

 

Going digital is all the rave in the world and many startups begin to invest in digital tools and services without keeping the future in mind. Playing to the short-game and not the long-game. Investing in the wrong technologies or digital solutions can cost you in the long run – hindering scalability, compromise brand reputation and security. Ultimately, may not be the right fit for your business and how you operate. In the worst-case scenario, the help you need may no longer be there when you need it. Why go at it alone.

 

Lo-Key Solutions can be a great resource to help you stay on track with success as your startup thrives. We can custom-craft solutions or find the best technology ready for you to use, bringing your processes in line with the ever-changing digital world.

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Importance of Interoperability of your healthcare data

Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

Importance of Interoperability of your healthcare data

We know that data is the new oil, a source of wealth that can bring tremendous value to desired business outcomes when leveraged correctly. Many are not tapping into it or harnessing its power. The fluidity of your data is pivotal to enhancing the quality of care and reducing erroneous practices and positions for the future of healthcare, where more use cases for emerging technologies and robotics are discovered daily.

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The future is now, and it’s digitally powered. As we enter the era of intelligence with A.I., Machine Learning, and other emerging technologies to assist healthcare professionals, the necessity for greater data interoperability amongst systems that harnesses the power of your data to flow where it’s needed is critical to position the future of healthcare.

 

We know that data is the new oil, a source of wealth that can bring tremendous value to desired business outcomes when leveraged correctly. Many are not tapping into it or harnessing its power. The fluidity of your data is pivotal to enhancing the quality of care and reducing erroneous practices and positions for the future of healthcare, where more use cases for emerging technologies and robotics are discovered daily.

 

It’s great to have your data centralized, secured and accessible by authorized personnel. However, can your data flow and go where it’s needed to help those who need it make more informed decisions?

 

Healthcare organizations must recognize how much data can help them build a sustainable patient care system and optimize clinical workflows to drive high-quality patient outcomes across all phases of their care cycle!

 

Securely share your healthcare data with other patient providers, so the patient’s caregivers are all working off the same accurate pieces of information. Encrypt data at rest and data in flight while leveraging A.I. and machine capabilities to determine unauthorized use and violations.

 

Then you can take advantage of Evidence-Based Care that allows for the utilization of intelligent analytics tools infused with A.I. and ML. to accurately predict patient diagnosis based on a continuous learning pattern—saving your team time in unnecessary follow-ups!

 

Another possibility is enhanced wearable sensors and applications that can be connected to monitor patients’ health 24/7 remotely, with an interactive app that instantly reports any anomalies so that swift action can be taken. The use cases are endless. Once your data flows where it needs to go, you are ready to take advantage of future technologies that will allow for rapid response to changes in healthcare sectors.

 

To ensure that the future of healthcare is sustainable, we need to digitally power every aspect with data interoperability and intelligent assistance. Lo-key Solutions helps you adopt advanced innovations and the mindset required to thrive in this future so you can build a world-class patient-centered system today!

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Optimize your business with some help from specialists.

Saturday, June 27th, 2020

Optimize your business with some help from specialists.

As we are fond of saying, you don’t know what you don’t know. Sounds simple enough, but we can be the guides to the knowledge that can unlock better performance for your business. Here are just a few examples of the solutions we provide.

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Now more than ever, businesses are seeking different methods to work smarter, not harder to reduce cost and achieve goals while still maintaining the quality of their products or services. 

Lo-Key Solutions is here to assist you in your innovative shift to a more cost-effective operation.

 

We have a team of solution engineers ready to work closely with you to identify and evaluate any gaps you may have when it comes to processes.  Once you discover what needs to be done, our team can design a roadmap to help streamline operations.

 

As we are fond of saying, you don’t know what you don’t know. Sounds simple enough, but we can be the guides to the knowledge that can unlock better performance for your business. Here are just a few examples of the solutions we provide.

 

Business Process Optimization (BPO)
With our BPO program, you can be more competitive in the marketplace by using stronger digital solutions to optimize your return on investment (ROI). Having the ever-changing landscape in mind, our digital transformation specialists can put you in a place to be agile, adapt new technologies, and sustain and strengthen your presence. What you need depends on what you are missing, and we can help. you evaluate what that looks like.

 

Customized solutions
Sometimes the best digital fit for your business doesn’t exist and needs to be created from scratch. After our experts analyze your needs and work closely with you to identify the specifics. You’ll be involved in the selection process and will remain engaged throughout the entire design and execution plan. That way you can help craft the best solution that fits in with your company’s standard operating procedures and governance.

 

If this sounds intriguing and is a much-needed resource you’re seeking to become a more lean and nimble operation, we’d love to help.

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How well does your company manage change?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

How well does your company manage change?

Train your employees. During times of change in a company, quality training to up-skill your existing talent can help increase the odds of success and the likelihood that the change will ‘stick’.

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The world is changing fast. Yet many companies are reluctant to embrace change. Are there steps your company could take to better adapt to today’s business environment? Here are some ways to help facilitate a significant shift in your organization:

 

Involve employees in decision-making. Many organizations let employees know about a significant change right before it’s set to begin. Or they allow information to leak out over time. But you’ll likely find your message will be better received if you engage employees in the process of trying to figure out how best to manage changing conditions, or at the very least let them know what you’re evaluating. Employee engagement survey tools and meetings can help streamline and improve the change process. Ensure employees understand the ‘big picture’ — that their jobs depend on your company’s ability to adapt and succeed in a fast-changing world.

 

Divide and simplify. If possible, start by introducing a change to only one part of a company or one team at a time (What we like to call a phased approach). This isn’t always possible or prudent, but it can give you some real-world input before a new way of doing things is introduced company-wide. Some companies have benefited by creating a ‘change management team’ of employees who can help manage the inevitable problems and challenges that arise during changing times. Select the best-fit personalities for the team. Some people are more adaptable than others, so keep in mind that otherwise stellar employees may struggle significantly with change while some may embrace it.

 

Train your employees. During times of change in a company, quality training to upskill your existing talent can help increase the odds of success and the likelihood that the change will ‘stick.’

 

Be open to fine-tuning. It’s not enough to communicate the change, then assume that employees are ready to go. Instead, look for feedback regularly —through surveys, team meetings, and company-wide emails. Then use that feedback to adjust your change strategies if it’s helpful.

 

Does your company depend on outdated tools and processes that are vulnerable, prone to errors, and time-consuming? The good news is that you don’t need to tear apart your organization to implement digital transformation. Any business can achieve it, and we can help.

 

Learn more about how we can help you implement a successful Digital Transformation Plan.

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We can help you leverage SaaS more effectively

Thursday, May 7th, 2020

We can help you leverage SaaS more effectively

Companies use an average of 16 SaaS apps to run their business. Surprised? This isn't a surprise when you compare the benefits of using a SaaS solution for your business needs.

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Software as a Service (SaaS) has revolutionized the way we work. Thanks to SaaS, we can log in just about anywhere, on almost any device, and access the same software we use in the office. It has become so commonplace that it’s easy to forget just how revolutionary it is. There are many benefits to using SaaS.

The adoption of SaaS (also called software on demand or service in the cloud) is accelerating. It’s estimated that 73 percent of all businesses will adopt SaaS solutions to some degree by 2021. Companies use an average of 16 SaaS apps to run their business. Surprised? When you compare the benefits of using a SaaS solution for your business needs, you’ll realize its subscription models are more cost-effective than traditional licensing models, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise.

It wasn’t so long ago that software upgrades were installed manually. Adopting a new software program required a significant outlay of money to purchase the necessary number of licenses for every employee. Then, there were the updates. IT departments had to keep up with the latest versions to update on-premise servers or physically install them on every computer in their companies and reimage the hardware if warranted.

There are now SaaS solutions for just about any business need. By comparison, SaaS offers cost savings and gives companies immediate access to the most recent security updates and features available. It gives businesses the flexibility to try new, innovative solutions and the agility to adopt them at a previously unimaginable speed.

Is your company effectively harnessing the power of SaaS? At Lo-Key Solutions, we help clients ranging from startups to enterprise-level organizations to improve the quality of their operations. Our digital solutions are designed to help companies cut short-term costs, set the foundation for long-term profitability gains, achieve faster customer service, improve internal communication, and increase productivity.

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With telecommuting, flexibility is key

Monday, April 27th, 2020

With telecommuting, flexibility is key

Research shows that telecommuting has numerous benefits to employers (such as more productive and engaged workers) and employees (less time and cost involved in commuting and more outstanding work-life balance). Yet Gallup data suggest that telecommuting yields the most benefits to employees and employers when workers do not spend 100 percent of their time at home.

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How many of your company’s employees are working at home? Nationwide, it’s estimated that before the COVID-19 outbreak, more than 40 percent of U.S. office employees worked at least part of the time remotely. That percentage has, of course, skyrocketed with the advent of social distancing.

 

Research shows that telecommuting has numerous benefits to employers (such as more productive and engaged workers) and employees (less time and cost involved in commuting and more outstanding work-life balance). Yet Gallup data suggest that telecommuting yields the most benefits to employees and employers when workers do not spend 100 percent of their time at home. They’re more engaged when they spend some of the work week working remotely and the other part working in a location with their coworkers. Any amount of time the employee spends at the office helps, even if it’s minimal. The optimal engagement boost, according to Gallup, occurs when employees spend between 60-80 percent of their workweek working off-site and 20-40 percent at the office. Something to keep in mind after the coronavirus outbreak ends.

 

Why is this the case? Numerous factors come into play. One important one is the out-of-sight-out-of-mind issue. Numerous studies show that telecommuting workers, on average are as productive or even more productive than employees who work in the office and have long commutes and more significant distractions to deal with. But when an employee is in the same office as their manager, it’s easier for the manager to see and recognize achievements, according to Gallup. When the manager and employees are in different locations, there are fewer opportunities for this to occur. That can leave telecommuting workers feeling undervalued and less engaged. Managers need to ensure they are celebrating the successes of — and offering advancement opportunities to — both in-office workers and telecommuters.

 

Another reason why a 100 percent telecommuting plan is not always ideal is that fully remote workers do not get the opportunity to connect with their coworkers, which can lead to feelings of isolation. Human beings crave connection with others. Employees form bonds with other employees in office break rooms, lunchrooms, and at the water cooler and coffee pot. Even small amounts of face time with coworkers and managers can help increase the odds that an employee’s telecommuting efforts are successful for everyone involved.

 

From a technology standpoint, cloud computing can provide the type of flexibility both employees and companies need to handle a mix of remote and in-office work. With cloud computing, work can be done on a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop with a secured internet connection, 24/7, from any location. If you’re seeking cloud solutions to enhance your business operations, we can help. Selecting the right platform is key, and we can help you through all your options. Get in touch today.

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Consider a digital transformation to help your business

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

Consider a digital transformation to help your business

The need for a solid digital transformation has never been more pressing than it is now. Companies are living and working in an ever-increasingly complex world, one where threats from hackers remain relentless. At the same time, technological advances drive new opportunities forward at breakneck speeds each day - but how should you handle this shift? Should your company continue to depend on conventional practices or take some time to consider a digital transformation journey into the future of work and business?

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As change continues to be the norm, it’s vital for businesses of all sizes—and their employees–to keep up with new technology.

Lo-Key Solutions is here to help your business navigate the changing world with our robust understanding and unique mindset toward Digital Transformation. With cutting-edge technology and services, we can provide you insights into how best to adapt for us all to succeed in an ever more connected future! It can mean a rebirth for your business.

The need for a solid digital transformation has never been more pressing than it is now. Companies are living and working in an ever-increasingly complex world, one where threats from hackers remain relentless. At the same time, technological advances drive new opportunities forward at breakneck speeds each day – but how should you handle this shift? Should your company continue to depend on conventional practices or take some time to consider a digital transformation journey into the future of work and business?


After all, one thing guaranteed in life is change, and the subsequent disruption may not be a pandemic but technology itself. You don’t need to rip apart your business altogether. You can arrive at change at your own pace. However, a decision must be made sooner rather than later to embark on the journey. Companies are getting left behind and having a more difficult time keeping up with competitors due to the acceleration of technology, providing unfair advantages to companies who know how to think innovatively.

Updating your business practices to bolster customer and employee experiences is a significant first step. We tailor specifically towards your needs and goals as an organization. The truth is that you don’t have to start from scratch for your company’s digital transformation to take flight. You can use the tools and processes that are already working well while still arriving at change gradually to prevent confusion for yourself and your team regarding the future state of work versus previous practices.

Here’s how it works. We bring together unconventional methods, strategies, and execution plans to accelerate your digital transformation journey. With our conceptual thinking, we help you birth new ideas based on the latest trends in tech. And several elements to help you leverage the vision and ideas behind new technology use cases into ideas and solutions to transform your business for the better.

If you feel like your business is struggling to keep up with the changing times, it may be time for an update. Lo-Key Solutions can offer a robust Digital Transformation experience that will help bring new life to your company’s success story!

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Companies in the know are using Enterprise Open Source

Friday, March 27th, 2020

Companies in the know are using Enterprise Open Source

Utilizing Enterprise Open-Source software can be a cost effective way for small businesses looking to digitally transform their business capabilities. The right Open-Source software can save you time and money as your business transforms into the future.

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The world of open source software has become a significant new development for businesses who want to use the latest technology without breaking their budget. With the rapid technological advancements, small businesses are struggling to keep pace. Interestingly many are unaware of technologies such as Open-source tools, applications, and platforms that could serve as a cheaper alternative to proprietary software.

 

Open-Source is, first and foremost, a decentralized software development model that allows companies to open their software to the public for free use to drive open collaboration and development to enhance the product further. In other words, the source code of a given cloud application is available to others beyond just its original creators, which leads to open collaboration and a better end product. Small businesses can leverage open-source software products to reduce the cost of a user license or avoid the fee altogether. Those with an “entrepreneurial mindset” can leverage the opportunity to distribute at no charge.

 

In mid-February, a company called Red Hat — which makes software available in the open source market — released its State of Enterprise Open Source. It showed that 77 percent of survey respondents, all in the IT industry, expected their businesses to use open source sometime this year.

 

There are numerous advantages to using open source to solve business problems. Highly dependent on how a given audience elects to leverage it, such as developers, start-ups, small business owners, and managed service providers. According to an article on the news website Tech Republic, it’s especially great for collaborative projects, as it creates more efficiency while still being available and accessible in the cloud. It’s also considerably less expensive than purchasing and using proprietary software. Interestingly, the article states that many proprietary software services are based on an open-source foundation. As a tech start-up, open source software is highly beneficial to bringing tech ideas to life without breaking the bank. Small business owners can leverage it to acquire the software needed to run business operations without the high price tag of proprietary software. 

 

The other advantages cited in the report are higher quality software and better security. As for types of usage, the four main ones mentioned are security systems, cloud, database, and big data and analytics.

 

Now, the report isn’t all roses. Some respondents, ranging up to 38 percent, were concerned about the lack of internal skills to manage and support, the level of support available, security of open source code, and compatibility with their internal systems.

 

Still, Tech Republic reports that cloud-native applications are outpacing legacy-based ones at a pace of 61 percent vs. 39 percent. Even so, there’s not necessarily a need to replace the legacy systems you have that are working, popular though open source apps may be.

 

“Companies are doing different things for different parts of their infrastructure,” said Gordon Haff, a tech evangelist for Red Hat. “If there’s an app that’s running fine today and there’s no particular reason to update it, then there’s no reason to go too much work to change just for the sake of change.” And we agree with that notion.

 

If budget is a concern:  Businesses seeking more cost-effective measures to leverage new technologies to enhance their business operations should consider some open source software.

 

Adopting open-source enterprise software can be a great way to help your organization enhance business capabilities and digitally transform simultaneously. We’re here for you if any changes are needed, from implementing new technology or making modifications that will transform how work gets done.

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