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Highlights from the AFPA Trust Christmas Event
On December 4th, industry peers gathered at Langan’s Private Members Club in Mayfair, London, for an unforgettable afternoon of networking, festive cheer, and giving back at the AFPA Trust Christmas Networking & Charity Drinks event. This special occasion supported TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity, a vital organisation providing mental health support, physical rehabilitation, and financial…
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Why Automated Document AI Solutions Need Humans
The rise of AI has ignited a revolution in document processing across all industries. Within Asset Finance, automation powered by Document AI promises significant benefits: streamlined workflows, reduced processing times, and cost savings. Whilst AI undeniably possesses impressive capabilities, a critical misconception sometimes shows up in boardrooms; the one of fully autonomous document processing. Here’s…
Automation and AI: The Path to Efficiency and Insights in Leasing and Asset Finance
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have created a transformative era in leasing and asset finance, where efficiency reigns supreme, and data-driven decisions have become the norm. The industry is witnessing a profound shift towards integrating AI to streamline operations and mitigate risks. By harnessing the power of AI algorithms, businesses gain access to invaluable insights…
Behind the Scenes: Crafting Superior Digital User Experiences (UX) From Within
In today’s business landscape, the shift towards customer-centric strategies is clearly evident in the success stories of companies that prioritise excellent Customer Experiences (CX). The benefits, including higher revenues, lower costs, and increased loyalty, have become undeniable. However, as organisations focus on refining direct interactions with external clients, a critical aspect often overlooked is the…
Workflow Integration: Bridging the Gaps in Modern Organisations
Teams within organisations today are grappling with an overwhelming number of tools and systems, making it increasingly difficult to connect people, technology, and processes across the entire organisation. Recent reports, including Salesforce and MuleSoft’s 2023 Connectivity Benchmark Report, shed light on IT operations teams’ ongoing challenges in managing application delivery and interoperability. The findings indicate…
A Q&A With ChatGPT – What We Learnt About Business Process Automation
Since its launch in late November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has gone viral, generating excitement over its possibilities and much debate about its limitations and concerns about the impact on the future of work. According to CEO Sam Altman, less than a week after its launch, it reached the one million users mark. It is such the…
The Future of Enterprise AI Platforms
First featured in the 44th Edition of The World Leasing Yearbook 2023 Artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprise platforms is an area of dynamic innovation. When put to work on the right issues, AI is moving beyond the hype and delivering business value by evolving products, services and solutions. Many organisations see the adoption of AI as…
VIP Apps Consulting Sponsors the World Leasing Yearbook 2023
We are pleased to continue our sponsorship of the World Leasing Yearbook 2023, the leading global intelligence resource for leasing and asset finance professionals. The new edition features 46 individual country reviews written by the top industry players in the markets and covers all leasing sectors with core data for each country with analysis and projections….
The Hybrid Work Normal and the Reinvention of Workplaces
More than two years after the start of the pandemic, many businesses are still struggling with the new workplace realities. Hybrid or flexible working is fast becoming the norm. However, introducing hybrid working isn’t a simple task. The situation is more acute in specific sectors, like the financial services sector, which needs to ensure digital…
Continuous Digital Innovation using Intelligent Process Automation
Featured in the Spring 2022 Edition of the World Leasing Review. Digital transformation, moving from paper and manual processes to paperless, interactive and automated processes, has been put forward as the holy grail for productivity and efficiency for decades. However, in the last five to ten years, the technology, especially the accessibility to those without…
