Business Process Automation

Automate workflows with executive guidance that aligns IT and business goals.

Increase productivity and reduce manual work with automations that make workflows and operations less complex.

Improve and visibility and accuracy by resolving disconnected apps with Power Automate and Power BI optimizations.

Spend less time fighting IT issues. Thriveon’s practices help to reduce recurring IT issues by 90% in just 90 days.

Enable AI technology with executive guidance with Fractional CIO services that align business goals with a clear AI implementation strategy .

Poor onboarding creates delays; standardized workflows improve consistency as your team scales.

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Our Clients

How Our Clients Benefit From Thriveon's Expertise

Process improvements, strategic guidance, and proactive management create lasting operational value.

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Automation That Turns Process Friction Into Measurable Savings

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Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

Business Process Automation Built Around Measurable Outcomes

Establish a clear process to enable efficient workflow strategies and alignment with IT solutions

Workflow Assessment

Find Friction Points Before Automating

Thriveon reviews how work actually moves through your teams, applications, approvals, and data sources. This includes identifying duplicate entry, manual handoffs, delayed approvals, inconsistent documentation, and places where employees depend on memory instead of process.

The outcome is a prioritized automation plan that connects process improvements to business goals, budget, cybersecurity, and measurable operational value.

Power Automate

Standardize Repeatable Work

Power Automate can help standardize recurring work such as approvals, notifications, task creation, document routing, and employee lifecycle processes. Thriveon designs these workflows with security, permissions, data quality, and long-term maintainability in mind.

Instead of adding another disconnected tool, automation becomes part of your Microsoft 365 environment and broader IT roadmap, helping reduce errors and save administrative time.

Power BI Reporting

Add Visibility to Operations

Power BI brings automation value into view by turning operational data into usable dashboards and reports. Thriveon helps define the right metrics, connect reliable data sources, and create visibility for leaders who need faster answers from their business applications.

This supports better decisions around productivity, workload, costs, project status, compliance, and service performance without relying on manual spreadsheet updates.

App Integration

Connect Business Systems

Core applications such as ERP, project management, case management, document platforms, and industry-specific systems often hold the information your teams need most. Thriveon evaluates how these systems connect, where data breaks down, and how integration can reduce rework.

Recommendations focus on practical improvements that lower customization costs, improve data quality, and support scalability across departments.

Project Governance

Deliver Projects with Control

Automation delivers stronger results when implementation is managed with clear scope, accountability, and communication. Thriveon uses defined statements of work, success metrics, project management, vendor coordination, weekly tracking, and post-project documentation.

This structure reduces scope creep, improves adoption, and helps ensure each automation initiative transitions smoothly into ongoing support and continuous improvement.

Secure Automation

Automate with Secure Controls

Automated workflows must still protect business data and meet compliance expectations. Thriveon aligns automation with cybersecurity controls, access management, documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory frameworks where applicable.

This helps your organization gain efficiency without weakening control over sensitive information, user permissions, retention requirements, or evidence needed for reviews and audits.

Our Elite Partners

Measurable Results From Smarter Process Automation

500+

Industry Best Practices

90%

Recurring IT Issues Reduced in 90 Days

50+

Companies Supported

Automate Workflows Without Adding Complexity

Business process automation is most valuable when it is tied to business outcomes, not isolated software tasks. Thriveon helps identify the workflows, applications, data points, and approval steps that create friction across your organization, then builds practical automation around measurable goals.

That may include Microsoft Power Automate workflows, Power BI reporting, employee onboarding and offboarding, approval routing, ERP-related handoffs, document processes, or repeatable compliance tasks. Each recommendation is connected to your IT roadmap, cybersecurity requirements, application environment, and budget so automation supports growth without creating new operational risk.

Turn Repetitive Work Into Reliable Systems

Automation should remove operational drag while improving control. Thriveon evaluates how work moves through your systems and where better process design can reduce waste, duplicate entry, and avoidable support requests.

Workflow mapping tied to business priorities
Power Automate design for repeatable tasks
Power BI dashboards for real-time visibility
Application integration guidance for core systems
Standardized onboarding and offboarding processes
Documentation that supports training and continuity

The result is a more disciplined operating environment where people spend less time chasing information and more time completing valuable work.

Build Automation Into Your IT Roadmap

Automation initiatives often fail when they are treated as one-off technical projects. Thriveon brings Fractional CIO leadership, project management, vendor coordination, cybersecurity alignment, and proactive IT management into the process so automation decisions fit your broader technology strategy.

Your leadership team receives practical guidance on priorities, cost, risk, timing, adoption, and expected value. With standards-based methodology and experience across construction, manufacturing, legal, healthcare, and finance environments, Thriveon helps automate the right processes first, then improves them over time as business needs change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does business process automation include for mid-sized companies?

Business process automation covers the mapping, redesign, and automation of core workflows across your organization. This can involve automating manual tasks like employee onboarding and offboarding, approval routing, ERP handoffs, compliance activities, and document management. Solutions are tailored to your business goals, integrating tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI for real-time visibility and accuracy. Every automation initiative is aligned with your IT roadmap, cybersecurity requirements, and operational needs to maximize measurable business value.

How can business process automation help reduce costs and improve productivity?

Automating repetitive and manual workflows can dramatically decrease wasted time and errors. Many organizations see up to a 90% reduction in IT issues in just 90 days as well as reduce their overall IT spend by 20%. Automation also streamlines onboarding, eliminates duplicate data entry, and improves consistency, freeing your team to focus on higher-value work and supporting business growth.

What is the typical process for implementing automation in my business?

The process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current workflows, applications, and pain points. Experts map how work moves through your systems, identify where automation can have the greatest impact, and create a strategic automation roadmap tied to your business priorities. From there, automation solutions are designed, implemented, and fully documented, with clear training and support to ensure a smooth transition. Ongoing optimization and continuous improvement are built into the approach to keep your operations efficient and scalable.

How long does a business process automation project usually take and what does it cost?

Project timelines and costs depend on the scale and complexity of your automation needs. Most mid-sized organizations can expect initial projects, such as automating onboarding or approval workflows, to be completed within a few weeks to a couple of months. Pricing is transparent and based on the number of users, the complexity of the processes involved, and integration requirements. Executive-level planning ensures automation delivers a clear ROI and aligns with your budget expectations.

What makes this business process automation service different from other providers?

This service stands out by aligning every automation initiative with your strategic business goals, not just technical requirements. You benefit from Fractional CIO guidance, a standards-based methodology proven through 500+ documented best practices, and dedicated executive involvement in every phase. Automation is fully integrated with your cybersecurity, compliance, and IT roadmap, resulting in measurable outcomes like reduced recurring issues, lower costs, improved reliability, and audit-ready processes. Industry expertise in construction, manufacturing, and legal ensures solutions are tailored to your operational realities, not just generic templates.