Making the right technology choices is essential for SMEs to thrive . Choosing the right tech helps SMEs grow and boost efficiency but with so much choice on the market , how do SMEs choose the right technology ? John Harding , General Manager , Managed Services at Konica Minolta Australia , discusses how SMEs can choose the technology which is right for them . s a small- or mid-sized enterprise ( SME ), staying

A ahead isn ’ t just about surviving ; it ’ s about thriving in ways that boost efficiency , keep customers happy and protect hardearned gains . The right tech choices can set SMEs apart from competitors and lead to growth that matters . Whether it ’ s simplifying how to manage information , getting a cloud migration roadmap in place or increasing productivity , each Digital Transformation step has the potential to transform your business outcomes .

The 2024 Konica Minolta Australian IT trends report highlights key steps for SMEs to unlock the benefits of Digital Transformation . Here ’ s how SMEs can make the most of intelligent information management and other key technologies to fuel their business forward .

Lay the foundations of modern operations

Intelligent information management ( IIM ) is not just a technology buzzword ; it ’ s a foundational system for managing data , documents and information effectively . In today ’ s data-centric world , where SMEs face mounting pressures around data security and regulatory compliance , IIM ensures valuable information is accessible , secure and usable across business processes .

According to the report , data protection and information security are top priorities for Australian businesses . 92 % of respondents rate data protection as extremely important . This means SMEs need IIM systems that go beyond basic document storage to provide seamless access , version control , automated workflows and compliance tracking . IIM www . intelligentfin . tech

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