An automation platform enables a company to automate dozens of standard business workflows and processes throughout the organization, thereby achieving new efficiencies. In the case of a bank, an automation platform could lead to more loan applications being approved (and faster). Or to the ability to onboard employees for work on day one, improving ramp-up time. However, organizations need to understand the opportunities and limitations related to automating work, whether an automation platform makes good business sense, and how to select the right automation platform provider.