Kako pospešiti digitalno preobrazbo v finančnem podjetju (Katina Male)

The digital revolution has been around for quite some time. Yet, there is still so much to learn on the best practices for carrying out digital transformation within the context of your business. Because of that, the demand for fintech solutions is increasing,
presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for those looking for the most suitable innovative solutions for their needs. 

Many enterprise decisionmakers still believe that digital transformation means converting analog data into digital data with the help of modern technologies. But digitalization doesn’t end there. It is a multilayered process that affects the entire company
– it is interdisciplinary and multifaceted and when implemented comprehensively, it will earn businesses improved operational efficiency and will support long-term success and growth.  

In addition to finding and setting up the right technology, every organization should strive to rethink its core operating models, which means fully understanding all key stages of development. Thus, it is crucial to get a full picture of what digital transformation
means within your business case. We discover the best practices for achieving this below. 

Digitalna transformacija – priložnosti in izzivi 

Znotraj finančnega podjetja je treba upoštevati tako organizacijske kot tehnološke dejavnike.  

A significant challenge arises for business leaders who fail to recognize digital transformation as a business opportunity. Most of them acknowledge it as a necessity but see no urgency in implementing it in their business case. Their companies still rely
on outdated or limited IT systems while customers increasingly demand digitalized services that meet the needs of a fast-paced everyday life. Enterprises that don’t acknowledge this trend risk experiencing a strong decline in customer satisfaction.  

Moreover, as with any large enterprise initiative, there will be internal resistance. Stakeholders need to ensure that the plan is communicated clearly, there are specific goals, measurable improvements, and an inclusive feedback process in place. Doing
this the agile way with small and frequent rations will help your teams see small improvements immediately and make them more receptive to change.   

Embracing digital transformation is businesses’ new strategic imperative. It preserves company positions in highly competitive markets as it helps to respond to customer demands faster than ever. Thus, companies that have begun their digital transformation
journey have a significant competitive advantage. Recognizing the necessity to stay ahead, they have the power to revolutionize their product offerings and thrive in a future where technology is a key economic driver. 

Koraki za zagotovitev uspešne digitalne preobrazbe 

Zavedamo se, da čarobnega recepta za uspeh ni, še vedno pa obstaja nekaj najboljših praks, ki vam lahko pomagajo na tej poti.  

1. Opišite najbolj kritična področja izboljšave: Quickly gather feedback from your top-performing teams and champions on what would make their lives easier and their work process more efficient. Then compile the data and list the top 5 issues
   to address as part of the full-scale digital transformation effort.  
2. Razumejte potrebe svojih strank: Organizations need to change how they communicate with their clients to a lean and agile approach that responds quickly to the rapidly changing market demands. Keeping up with the latest technology can help
   you achieve this. 
3. Sestavite načrt: Narišite sliko, kako bi bila videti uspešna pobuda v kontekstu vaše organizacije in poslovnega primera. 
4. Takoj ukrepajte: Predstavite inovativne programske rešitve, ki jih je mogoče enostavno nadgraditi in prilagoditi. Že zamujate – čas je, da to storite zdaj in dlje kot boste čakali, višji bodo vaši stroški zamude. 
5. Oglejte si načine za upravljanje selitve podedovanih sistemov: If a software system starts affecting your business development processes or the successful execution of IT operations, consider moving a software application to a different hardware infrastructure
   or software platform, based on the latest technologies.  
6. Hitro se odločite za nakup ali gradnjo: This is an evergreen debate in financial services. Fintech vendors need to comply with all the security standards and evaluations usually take longer than other industries. However, sometimes the time and
   effort to build an integration platform internally is a risk to the whole digital transformation project. Look for other organizations like yours that solved a similar problem and approach the vendors directly to get a POC from them.  
7. Zagotovite učinkovit potek dela: Pred uvedbo katere koli nove programske opreme ali tehnologije zahtevajte poskusno obdobje, ki vam lahko pomaga oceniti, ali lahko rešitev ustreza vašim poslovnim potrebam.  
8. Premagajte notranji upor: Spodbujajte sodelovanje v svoji ekipi tako, da jim daste dovolj časa, da se seznanijo z novim potekom dela in orišejo vse pozitivne vidike poti digitalne preobrazbe v vaši organizaciji.  

Kako vam izboljšanje poteka dela pomaga izkoristiti priložnosti digitalne preobrazbe? 

In today’s business environment, investing in innovative software solutions is mandatory for financial enterprises that want to stay ahead of the curve. Fully embracing digital innovations can enforce the development of new processes and ensure workflow
synergies that have not existed until now. It will ensure quick and seamless communication between customers and the organization. If implemented correctly, digital transformation can improve performance and productivity, reduce huge costs and accelerate business
rast. 

An example of a fintech solution that can significantly improve workflow issues is a desktop integration platform that can help enterprises organize their desktop from the application-centric layout that we’re used to into a unified workflow-centric experience.
Implementing such a platform will eliminate the need to copy/paste across disconnected platforms and thus, simplify and speed up work processes, reduce errors, improve productivity and ultimately, help an organization on its way to digital transformation success.