The Intelligent Automation Platform Buyers Guide
Cut Automation Costs by 40%: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Solution
Avoid costly mistakes and unlock ROI faster with expert frameworks, vendor comparisons, and an interactive ROI calculator.
Struggling to Navigate the Complex Intelligent Automation Market?
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90% of buyers regret their automation tool choice due to poor fit or hidden costs.
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Fragmented systems cause 30% efficiency losses.
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Compliance risks spike with misaligned solutions.
“Automation solutions need to orchestrate both internally to the process being automated and externally across operational systems. The real pain comes when legacy tools can’t scale or connect, leaving teams to manage fragmented data and manual workarounds that slow everything down.”
Executive, Intelligent Automation Buyer Guide, Put It Forward
Inside the Buyer Guide: Your Blueprint for Automation Success
- Frameworks to evaluate vendors by use case, cost, and scalability.
- Checklist: Must-ask questions for vendors.
- ROI models to compare TCO and payback periods.
See Your Potential Savings in 60 Seconds
| Value Unlock | Put It Forward | Competitors | ROI Metric |
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Time to ROI |
Rapid ROI ✔️ |
Slow Custom Implementation ❌ |
50% faster time to value, enabling quicker realization of benefits and reduced opportunity costs. |
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Process Efficiency Gains |
End-to-end Automation ✔️ |
Manual Intervention ❌ |
85% improvement in operational efficiency, reducing cycle times and increasing throughput. |
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Cost Reduction |
Streamlined Savings ✔️ |
Higher Operational Costs ❌ |
$1M+ annual savings for enterprise clients by eliminating redundant systems and reducing labor costs. |
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Scalability and Flexibility |
Streamlined Savings ✔️ |
Limited Scaling Options ❌ |
24x scalability advantage, enabling seamless expansion without added infrastructure or personnel costs. |
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Predictive Insights |
Embedded AI ✔️ |
Basic Reporting ❌ |
30% faster decision-making cycles, improving agility in responding to market changes. |
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Customer Experience Impact |
Real-Time Optimization✔️ |
Limited Insights ❌ |
20% improvement in Net Promoter Score (NPS) due to enhanced customer interactions and personalized experiences. |
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Implementation Complexity |
Pre-built Connectors ✔️ |
IT Dependent Integration ❌ |
Zero downtime during implementation, ensuring business continuity while transitioning to automation. |
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Data Governance and Compliance |
Integrated Compliance ✔️ |
Manual Processes ❌ |
Reduced compliance risk by automating data governance across all workflows, saving millions in potential penalties. |
What Others Say About Put It Forward
Director of Program Management
“Having our global teams all working from the same page is critical to our success. Put It Forward exceeded way beyond where others died.”
Director of Operations and Technology
“What you just did for our teams' productivity and how we work was magic - you guys are rock stars, I’m truly blown away”
CTO
“Put It Forward takes us where no others could - we struggled for years with an enterprise data story - this solved it across the board”
Marketing Platform Technologist
“For me when our internal teams tried to replicate the Put It Forward technology that was when the pin dropped … these are really smart people”
FAQs About Buying An Intelligent Automation Solution
Look for solutions with open APIs, pre-built connectors, and proven integrations with your core platforms (ERP, CRM, data warehouses). The Buyer Guide includes a checklist of integration questions to ask every vendor.
Choose a platform with modular architecture, no-code/low-code adaptability, and GenAI support. This allows you to scale, add new use cases, or pivot as your business evolves-without costly rework.
Prioritize transparent pricing, open standards, and platforms that don’t require long-term contracts. The Buyer Guide outlines TCO (total cost of ownership) factors and questions to help you compare vendors accurately.
Most organizations see measurable improvements-like reduced manual effort, faster cycle times, and cost savings-within 30–60 days. The Buyer Guide’s ROI calculator helps you estimate your payback period.
No. Modern platforms offer scalable pricing, guided onboarding, and pre-built templates, making them accessible for both enterprises and mid-sized organizations.
Leading platforms are SOC 2 and GDPR compliant, with robust security protocols, audit trails, and governance features to protect your data and support regulatory requirements.
The Buyer Guide includes a vendor evaluation framework, and Put It Forward offers free consultations, onboarding support, and best-practice templates to ensure a smooth selection and rollout process.