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SMBs must modernize with AI or risk falling behind, says Acumatica CEO

Businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones (SMBs), must embrace modernization and adopt technologies like AI and machine learning to remain competitive. Ignoring these advancements leads to operational inefficiencies, customer churn, difficulty attracting talent, and market irrelevance. Cloud-based platforms offer accessible solutions for SMBs to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and adapt to evolving customer expectations. AI

IMPACT Accelerates adoption of AI and machine learning for SMBs, driving operational efficiency and competitiveness.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a business leader about the necessity of modernization and AI adoption for SMBs.

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SMBs must modernize with AI or risk falling behind, says Acumatica CEO

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Case, Forbes Councils Member ·

    The Cost Of Inaction: Why Businesses Can't Afford To Ignore Modernization

    The modern and advanced technologies that once felt out of reach for SMBs are now more accessible than ever before, giving these organizations a clear path to modernizing and embracing the change that will come with that process.​