{"id":59250,"date":"2023-10-20T15:48:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T07:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=59250"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T07:48:54","slug":"business-success-relies-on-digital-innovation-in-service-of-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2023\/10\/20\/business-success-relies-on-digital-innovation-in-service-of-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Business success relies on digital innovation in service of people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In an AI-powered world, businesses that recognize the importance of equipping their people with digital skills continue to thrive. Introducing AI solutions isn&#8217;t a threat to employees; it&#8217;s an opportunity to upskill for improved productivity and growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proactive digital transformation is understanding that AI serves as a catalyst for human potential. Via Appia Philippines, a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions and services for Rapid Application Development, operates on a &#8216;Tech with Purpose, People at the Core&#8217; approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We use digital tools to enhance our capabilities in order to enrich the lives of the communities and businesses we serve,&#8221; said Richard Leoncio, President &amp; CEO of Via Appia Philippines. &#8220;We lead with our technological expertise but that\u2019s only possible because we invest in our people.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no secret that there are fears about AI becoming a replacement for humans. However, what is often overlooked is just how much one\u2019s daily life is already integrated with and improved by digital programs. The focus extends beyond digital technology; it centers on the people who wield it for transformative purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Via Appia Philippines knows that while customers seek speed and convenience, they also seek personalized interactions. A case in point is Via Appia Philippines&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/appian.com\/about\/explore\/press-releases\/2019\/unionbank-launches-first-fully-digital-branch-in-the-philippines.html\">collaboration with UnionBank of the Philippines<\/a>, launching the first digital branch, &#8220;The Ark.&#8221; This has revolutionized UnionBank&#8217;s customer experience, offering self-service kiosks and virtual reality boxes, along with the option for in-person interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;As we provide digital solutions for our clients, we also prioritize fostering a supportive community through regular employee engagements. Despite being a technology company, we take pride in nurturing a healthy culture that is shaped by our people,\u201d said Leoncio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Via Appia Philippines\u2019 commitment to a \u2018Tech with Purpose, People at the Core\u2019 philosophy has earned them multiple awards, ranking among the Top 5 Best Workplaces in the Philippines 2023 and Top 3 Best Workplaces in the IT-BPM Industry 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By embracing AI not as a rival but as a partner, Via Appia Philippines is developing a story of innovation, growth, and empowerment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proactive digital transformation is understanding that AI serves as a catalyst for human potential. 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