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Automation tools can be a great start for businesses of all sizes looking to streamline their processes and improve efficiency. However, it’s important to recognize that even the most advanced automation platforms have limitations.
Freelancers, small businesses, and larger companies often find that they have exhausted everything that basic automation platforms offer. It becomes necessary to move on to more advanced solutions.
This guide will explore the signs that it may be time to upgrade your automation platform. From increased complexity in your processes to a lack of scalability, there are several indicators that it’s time to move on to a more robust solution.
By following this guide, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about when it’s time to upgrade your automation platform and take your business to the next level.
Issue №1 reported by integration platform users is limited multitasking options. Many integration platforms handle tasks one by one, which can lead to a backlog of jobs and slow down the workflow. This can be a significant issue for businesses experiencing a period of growth, as the job queue can quickly build up and become overwhelming. Another limitation of these platforms is that they can only process one record, line, or item in a single job.
Unfortunately, there is often no way to work around these limitations, which can harm productivity and efficiency.
Just like with most services, everything is behind a paywall nowadays. It is common for automation platforms to offer a range of pricing plans, with the ability to build advanced workflows often being reserved for more expensive or premium plans. This is because advanced workflows typically require more powerful features and capabilities, such as integration with other systems and APIs, support for complex logic, and the ability to handle large volumes of data.
While most automation platforms advertise connections to thousands of apps, most are strictly for a cloud environment, and many aren’t used for critical business operations. As a result, there needs to be access to crucially important applications that are essential for the smooth operation of a business.
To achieve a cohesive vision for automation, it is necessary to have integration capabilities for all of the key systems used by an organization, including HR, finance, ERP, and databases. These systems play a central role in the operation of many businesses and are crucial for managing important processes and data.
Regarding security and compliance, access controls have become the #1 issue with security for popular automation platforms’ users.
Unlike other platforms, AINSYS offers access controls that allow you to limit access of users within teams by assigning predefined or custom roles and access control lists (ACLs). This helps to ensure that only authorized users can access certain resources or perform certain actions.
For example, you might use access controls to specify that certain users can only read certain data, while others can read and write to that data. You might also use access controls to determine that certain users can only access certain resources, such as a specific database or file.
With AINSYS, access controls can be implemented in various ways, such as through user authentication and authorization processes or by using access control lists that define users’ specific permissions. By implementing access controls, you can help ensure the security and integrity of your data and systems and protect your business from unauthorized access or actions.
