
Recent innovations in AI and automation have provided businesses of all sizes fresh opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency. We no longer have to rely on human cognition to sift through mountains of complex information to help provide solutions to complicated problems. Through algorithmic processing, AI has added a new dimension to problem-solving that is benefiting businesses in a range of industries.
How AI Is Helping Industries
One of the most evident benefits of AI and automation is the ability to complete important but repetitive tasks without error. Due to its immunity to boredom and reliable consistency, these monotonous tasks are completed with greater efficiency. Some examples of how AI and automation are influencing each industry are discussed below.

AI in Healthcare
The healthcare industry is already enjoying the benefits of these recent technological innovations. AI’s capabilities have radically improved the efficacy in detecting
AI in Education
Educational institutions can use AI to help personalize learning methods to students. Systems can now
Teachers can also breathe a sigh of relief knowing that automation can complete the repetitive task of marking papers and work. This enables them to invest more time in additional hands-on teaching.
AI in Finance
For banks,
The trading systems have been using AI for years now. The common theme here is AI’s superhuman ability to read data, which has helped people make more informed decisions based on its ability to identify trends and patterns in large datasets that exceed human

How Can Small Businesses Take Advantage AI and Automation?
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Automated Emails
Email platforms now enable us to send personalized, automated marketing emails in response to a triggered action. Such a system allows you to send emails that are tailored systematically in a sales cycle to increase engagement, recapture potentially lost customers and push through sales from those who are showing an interest in your product or service.
Team Management
The emergence of new team management platforms, such as Asana, has created a new dimension in the communication and delegation of tasks. Managers are able to facilitate teams in various different locations with greater ease, as
Slack has become a popular platform in recent times due to its capacity for efficient real-time communication. Automated features include using a bot to reach out to every member of the team through private messaging, which is then shared to the team as a whole. This minimizes the need to host traditional meetings, thus freeing up valuable time to be invested elsewhere.
For a complete insight into the impact of AI and automation for businesses, you can check out our handy guide here.
Written by Scott Mclay, Marketing Executive, Sage