Workflow automation: What it is and how it can make your job easier

This article was contributed by Sergio Suarez Jr., founder and CEO of TackleAI. Workflow automation, also called data automation, is the new buzzword in the tech industry, but what is it, really? To put it simply, workflow automation means getting information into a system, launching tasks to process the data, and routing it to the correct people. This process is done using rule-based logic, and ideally with little to no human intervention necessary. For some people, a world of automation and artificial intelligence can be overwhelming or even lead to job security concerns.