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Overview of the Enterprise Automation Index 2025

The newly released Enterprise Automation Index 2025 by Redwood Software ™ sheds light on the automation investments and readiness for AI among enterprises. The index is based on comprehensive data collected by the independent market research firm Leger Opinion, capturing insights from 285 automation experts across various industries such as manufacturing, retail, and finance.

Key Insights

According to the report, the recent trends indicate that approximately 73.2% of companies have indeed increased their expenditure on automation in the past year. However, a staggering 61.3% of these companies admit that their automation tools are not being fully utilized. This underutilization is attributed to fragmented strategies, isolated implementations, and a lack of reliable orchestration partners.

Cost Reduction and Business Priorities

Among the critical priorities for businesses in 2025, cost reduction tops the list. To back this up, 36.6% of respondents stated that their automation measures have led to cost savings of at least 25%. Additionally, 12.7% reported even higher savings exceeding 50%. This clearly indicates that automation is not just an optional upgrade but has become essential for maintaining competitive advantage.

Importance of Automation

In the responses collected, 68.8% of companies stated that automation is crucial for their business success. Furthermore, 48.6% noted that automation has enhanced their operational efficiency by 25% or more. Yet, despite these statistics, less than 6% of companies have achieved complete autonomous automation in core processes.

The Role of AI in Automation

Interestingly, 65.6% of participants believe that Artificial Intelligence will significantly elevate the automation processes. However, 40% of these organizations feel unprepared to integrate AI solutions into their systems. This points towards a notable gap in readiness and the adoption of new technologies.

Redwood's Client-Specific Findings

The report also emphasizes crucial findings related specifically to users of Redwood’s automation solutions. These clients are 1.3 times more likely to fully utilize automation solutions and experience substantial efficiency improvements at a 1.6 times higher rate. Moreover, they are twice as likely to achieve a reduction of over 50% in manual work.

Conclusion: Moving Forward

The Enterprise Automation Index 2025 highlights the necessity for organizations to overcome existing barriers to fully leverage automation tools. Companies that effectively navigate these challenges through the right technology, training, and strategic support will be better positioned to extract full value from automation, positioning themselves well for future advancements in AI.

The complete report is now available and is expected to serve as a valuable resource for IT leaders and executives focused on enhancing their automation initiatives and preparing for an AI-enhanced future.