Will Data Entry Services Be Affected By Artificial Intelligence?

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In the past years, the need for data entry services significantly grew because of its significance as one of the foundations of data and analytics infrastructure. But with the continuous evolution of technology which leads to the disruption in the said fields, are data entry services still necessary in today’s generation?

Artificial intelligence. What a promising term, isn’t it? Many people, particularly businessmen, have already see how it can make their lives easier, simplify processes, and improve our way of life. Others, however, remain resistant to the change brought by this smart technology. Their pessimism often boils down to their fear that it might replace manual and generic human jobs — those that require more routine skill set — and steal away their source of income.

Can artificial intelligence really affect data entry services?

The answer is a resounding YES.

The world is always moving forward. It is riding on the waves of time — a trend that dictates which shore it would arrive. Today, there is no question that we are moving towards the age of automation: artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). It is no doubt that these technologies can surely affect how data entry works. This shift to automation, however, has certain advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of automation to data entry services

Replacing the traditional way of doing data entry with modern and automated processes lessens the risk of making errors. It also enables data entry processes to become faster, safer, and more responsive. Automated data entry is programmed to do the same thing, thereby, it can maintain a high level of consistency. And unlike humans, it is not likely to get burnt down at all.

For example, Machine Learning can enter a bulk amount of data in just a matter of time after accessing and learning how to process those. It can recognize patterns that contribute to its accuracy and quality.
Cloud computing, on the other hand, will enable businesses to manage complex and tremendous data more efficiently. Meanwhile, the Internet of Things will facilitate the expansion and increase of the number of data sources — making data entry possible in mobile.

Automated data entry processes can also be tailored based on the specific industry needs and goals of a business. Because of its advanced technology, it can help manage remote data more effectively by broadening its network availability. Its capacity to enter data real-time can help businesses to achieve faster responsiveness and improved flexibility. There will also have a significant decline in the use of paper-based data entry.

The downside of automated data entry services

Artificial intelligence and other smart technologies can really affect data entry services in a positive way. The only major drawback it could bring is the significant decline in manual data entry jobs. A lot of people could lose their job.

But instead of fearing the day when artificial intelligence would take over the data entry industry, people should prepare themselves. They have to improve their knowledge and skills to equip themselves with high-level jobs. They need to focus mostly on jobs that require genuine creativity, relationship with people.

Nobody can stop technological development; we should ride with it instead of getting left behind.

Fred Chua
I am a Philippine-certified Electronics and Communications Engineer who serves as the CEO of Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc. Magellan Solutions is one of the top call centers/BPO companies in the world that can deliver high-performing operations to businesses of any type and any size.

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  1. I totally agree with your view, but do you know any existing systems that do data entry or any companies that develop these systems?

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