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Bold visions, timid execution: The BFSI back office as a growth engine

Uncover the significant gap between the digital ambitions and operational realities within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) back office - and how to bridge the divide.

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In today’s hyper-competitive, regulated, and customer-centric environment, transforming the back office is no longer a “nice to have”—it is a strategic imperative.

The latest report from HFS Research, in collaboration with Iron Mountain, unveils the profound disconnect between digital aspirations and real-world execution within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) back office.

Based on insights from over 500 senior executives in seven countries:

  • Discover the seven critical "Hard Truths" that are actively hindering back-office transformation
  • Learn why organizations are struggling to fully embrace emerging technologies like AI and GenAI
  • Gain a clear understanding of the ambition-readiness gap

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This paper isn't just about identifying problems; it provides strategic imperatives and best practices to help your organization break free from legacy thinking and build a future-ready operational core.

How Iron Mountain Digital Back Office can help

Break the back office bottleneck and achieve greater savings with Iron Mountain Digital Back Office solutions, powered by InSight DXP. Our integrated and automated Digital Back Office serves as your central hub for streamlined management and governance, whether you're handling mortgages, loans, or insurance claims. With its powerful intelligent document processing (IDP) and AI features, Digital Back Office enables quick access to crucial data, eliminating the need for manual content searches. This allows you to prioritize business growth while we secure and optimize your financial information.

  • Automate manual back office processes
  • Make information accessible and useful
  • Enable audit-ready compliance

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