A new report from Canva reveals that 70% of Indian business leaders are investing more in visual communication tools compared to the previous year. The report, based on insights from over 3,700 global business leaders, highlights that 92% of Indian business leaders believe that artificial intelligence (AI) has improved the quality of visual communication. The majority of leaders (96%) emphasize real-time collaboration, streamlined workflows, and all-in-one functionality when investing in visual communication platforms [f9a17bdc].
According to the findings, 73% of Indian leaders believe that visual communication tools have increased business performance, leading to a 70% increase in investment in these tools compared to the previous year [1df0d3f4]. The report also reveals that 89% of leaders are exploring AI-powered tools to accelerate content production, and 97% expect employees in non-design roles to possess some design acumen. However, concerns about plagiarism, bias, and job loss remain. To overcome challenges in collaboration and complex workflows, leaders are emphasizing real-time collaboration, streamlined workflows, and all-in-one functionality in visual communication platforms [1df0d3f4].
The survey also found that 85% of Indian business leaders believe that senior stakeholder resistance to new technology hinders creativity, and 82% attribute siloed teams and poor cross-functional collaboration as deterrents to imaginative thinking [f9a17bdc].
In Malaysia, IT leaders and department heads are facing challenges in their digital transformation efforts, including adapting to flexible workstyles and meeting customer service expectations. To address these challenges, businesses are exploring innovative strategies to bolster collaboration, reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, and streamline workflows. The workplace demands enhanced collaboration, efficiency, and adaptability, requiring advanced technologies and flexible environments. Streamlining interactions and using AI-driven solutions can boost productivity and enhance team effectiveness. Investing in scalable technology supports growth and innovation [22f71d0d].
AI-powered communication technologies in Malaysia enhance customer engagement, operational efficiency, innovation, differentiation, regulatory compliance, and data security. UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) centralizes communication, enhances collaboration, and provides better visibility into workflows. Zoom, a cloud communication provider, offers a seamless experience with an intuitive platform for smooth transition between voice and video calling, conferencing, chat, and more. Vincent Leo emphasizes the importance of smooth communication and the role of UCaaS and AI integration in improving efficiency. Choosing the right cloud communication provider involves considering compatibility, integration capabilities, user experience, scalability, security, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance [22f71d0d].
Overall, Indian business leaders are increasing their investment in visual communication tools, with a focus on AI integration and seamless collaboration. In Malaysia, businesses are leveraging AI-powered communication technologies and UCaaS to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and adaptability in the era of AI [f9a17bdc], [1df0d3f4], [22f71d0d].