We talk a lot about digital transformation here at Sapere; it’s one of our key focuses and we’ve never met a business that couldn’t benefit from some element of digitalisation.
However, another service we also offer that comes in handy before we even begin talking about transformation is a digital audit.
We used to run these audits in conjunction with Digital City, and they were an excellent way for businesses in the North East to look at their digital footprint and identify better ways of working.
As digital experts, we were ideally placed to provide this, either by adopting off-the-shelf software, integrating systems or investing in bespoke solutions to provide a competitive advantage.
Unfortunately, Digital City is currently not in a position to offer these audits, but they still form a key part of our offering for clients.
While undertaking these digital audits, we encounter a number of issues – here are some of the most frequent…
Businesses that are using outdated software solutions where duplicate information is recorded but not linked between systems – a hugely inefficient way of working.
Companies that are using lots of spreadsheets, created by different people over many years. These then become fundamental to the operation of the business, while unfortunately also introducing many inefficiencies and duplications of effort that introduce more human error into the actual running of the business.
Staff in the business spend longer performing their daily duties because of the lack of technology integration or wasting time on admin that could easily be automated.
Finally, a lack of overall technology awareness results in a need for help with making decisions, and the potential for costly mistakes.
In each case, we begin by undertaking a thorough audit of what software the client already has in place, along with where their greatest inefficiencies lie and what they most want to achieve. We then work with the team to research what would be the best way to solve their issues – whether that be off the shelf or a more bespoke solution.
Ultimately, the result of the digital audit is a comprehensive report that provides the client with a digital strategy and roadmap for businesses.
Because it doesn’t matter what field you’re in or how much of an expert you are in it – without digital expertise on board, you won’t know the best way to help yourself. That’s why we’ve provided comprehensive digital audits for industries such as manufacturing, law, finance, agriculture, leisure, transport and storage, construction, education and information and communication – all of which can benefit from some level of digital transformation.
So if you’re battling with obsolete software, parts that don’t talk to each other, or just have a feeling there’s a better way, get in touch with us today and we’ll get your transformation underway.