How automation at the periphery is accelerating digital transformation

Digital transformation is not tearing down the core anymore. It is happening at the edges. With AI and automation layered onto existing systems, companies are cutting costs, boosting productivity by up to 40%, and scaling smarter without risking operational chaos

- Vikram Jain

Today, digital transformation is no longer defined by comprehensive or expensive rip-and-replace strategies. Instead, it is increasingly influenced by how well businesses automate the peripheral aspects of their operations. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) grows and the worldwide robotic process automation (RPA) industry is predicted to reach USD 13 billion by 2030, businesses are beginning to realize that advancement does not always need the dismantling of reliable core systems. Instead, change is increasingly occurring at the margins, where daily data exchanges, workflows, and consumer encounters take place. Research has demonstrated that automation may boost productivity by 30–40% across a range of sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and finance.

Reimagining Transformation at the Edges

With peripheral automation, the innovation focus is now on the outer layers of the enterprise architecture (EA). Around them, intelligent tools streamline workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and elevate user experiences. This is the composable approach, which allows modernization without the disruption associated with replacing systems.