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  • Analyst research

    Why most teams stop short of autonomous automation — and what it’s costing them

    Finding and implementing automation solutions is no longer the challenge most enterprises face. Data from Redwood Software’s “Enterprise automation index 2026” makes this clear. Investment in automation continues to rise, and the majority view it as mission-critical. Yet, fewer than 6% of organizations have achieved autonomous automation in any core business process. That’s a substantial gap between intent and outcome. This points to a deeper issue: Many organizations have automated tasks and implemented point solutions,

  • Analyst research

    69% say automation is mission-critical — so why are only 10% prioritizing it?

    While 69% of organizations call automation mission-critical, only 10% prioritize it at the executive level, creating a major gap between strategy and execution. Unpack why this disconnect isn't a funding issue but a failure of ownership and how top performers succeed by treating automation as a core operating capability aligned with business outcomes.

  • Process automation

    How to plan for expanding IT workloads as your organization scales

    IT workload automation using a Service Orchestration and Automation Platform (SOAP) can support organizational growth. Learn the four key steps for scaling your IT workloads, from assessing and building a strategy to monitoring and reporting on your outcomes.

  • Process automation

    Modernize or stagnate: How end-to-end business processes drive efficient growth

    Enterprise operations are as complex as the systems of the human body. All departments and contributors must succeed in their distinct roles yet work together as a stable and consistent unit. Achieving efficiency within a complex structure — body or business — requires that every process be seamless from start to finish. Given that more than 80% of global businesses are planning process automation initiatives, this moment in time is likely a crucial turning point in your business process automation journey.

  • Finance automation

    Transform record-to-report: The power of Redwood’s touchless close

    To this day, the traditional finance function struggles with inefficiencies and a heavy reliance on manual processes, particularly during the critical period-end close. Areas that are manually heavy include areas such as accruals, provisions and reclassifications, account reconciliation and compliance, journal entries and intercompany accounting. This not only hampers efficiency but also clouds the transparency that’s so vital in month-end financial reporting. The whitepaper “Master the Touchless Close” offers a ground-breaking solution to this enduring problem.

  • Digital transformation

    Weaving the future of automation: The rise of automation fabrics

    For the last fifteen years, the enterprise software industry has revolutionized our ability to weave an interconnected and intelligent architecture that enables organizations to seamlessly connect, manage and govern their data.   As the former CEO of one of the enterprise software leaders in analytics, I had a front-row seat to this “data fabric” revolution.  While it was easy to get caught up in the marketing hype around new terms like “big data” and “predictive analytics,” the reality was that the most competitive companies in the world were increasingly differentiating their ability to serve their customers based on how well they collected,

  • Process automation

    Navigating through the limitations of robotic process automation (RPA)

    Explore our guide to navigate through the challenges of Robotic Process Automation, enhancing business efficiency and scalability. This article provides an in-depth look at the limitations of RPA and how Redwood’s solutions effectively address these challenges for improved business automation.

  • Workflow automation

    The undeniable benefits of business process management services

    Discover how Business Process Management Services streamline operations and improve efficiency. This article explores the benefits, features, and impact of BPM on modern business practices, offering insights and solutions for operational excellence.

  • Process automation

    RPA vs. BPA: Navigating the landscape of business automation

    Discover how to choose between RPA and BPA for your business automation needs. This comprehensive guide explores the differences, applications, and benefits of each technology, helping you make an informed decision for optimizing your business processes.

  • Process automation

    RPA vs. WLA — What’s the difference?

    At Redwood Software, our focus is full stack automation.  What does that mean? We help companies automate their mission-critical business processes end-to-end across the entire organization and infrastructure, including all applications.  When talking about automating IT and business processes, particularly repetitive and time-consuming tasks, two terms are commonly used: robotic process automation (RPA) and workload automation (WLA). Both make workflows more efficient and reduce errors. Both lower overhead costs. Both support scalability. And sometimes, both technologies can be used together,

  • Process automation

    What to consider before consolidating your workload automation (WLA) platforms

    Consolidating WLA solutions and job schedulers into one vendor increases efficiency, improves employee satisfaction and deepens vendor partnership. Before you kick off your WLA consolidation process, you should know the key factors that lead to a successful consolidation and how to call them into play using Redwood Software’s three-step migration process for RunMyJobs by Redwood. Why migrating your automated jobs to another platform can be stressful An operational WLA platform is responsible for automating several business-critical processes.

  • Process automation

    Transform your operations with predictive SLA management

    To be successful, today’s global companies have to create consistent, risk-proof operations. For IT teams, their role ensuring business-critical data is transferred and processes are completed is central to achieving this goal. By delivering a secure, reliable automation platform, they ensure that the business units can meet their objectives. Challenges of SLA management Monitoring SLAs is only the first step in creating best-in-class SLA management. RunMyJobs by Redwood takes it to the next level with its predictive SLA management module.

  • IT automation

    What is IT operations (ITOps)?

    IT Operations refers to the deployment, management, and servicing of an organization’s IT infrastructure. It’s the central purpose of an organization’s IT department.

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