A new research report from Information Services Group (ISG) confirms that enterprises across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are rapidly adopting Workday solutions to modernize their technology infrastructure. This strategic move is driven by the need to remain competitive in complex and fast-changing markets by unifying HR and finance functions, breaking down technical silos, and leveraging embedded artificial intelligence.
Quick Intel
APAC enterprises are rapidly adopting Workday to modernize legacy technology stacks.
The platform is used to unify HCM and finance into a single source of truth.
Companies are leveraging Workday's embedded AI for talent management and financial forecasting.
The solution helps break down technical silos created by fragmented legacy systems.
In competitive labor markets, Workday HCM is key for attracting and retaining talent.
Workday is increasingly viewed as a core business platform, not just an HR tool.
Unifying Systems for Agility and Insight
In the APAC region, where many organizations have been hindered by fragmented legacy systems, Workday's unification of Human Capital Management (HCM) and finance functions is a key driver for adoption. This integration breaks down technical silos and creates a single source of truth, providing real-time visibility into business operations. This enhanced visibility improves decision-making and streamlines processes, giving enterprises the agility required to compete in the region's fast-growing economies.
Addressing Talent and AI Demands
The report highlights two critical pressures facing APAC companies. In highly competitive skilled labor markets, especially in Australia and Japan, organizations are using Workday HCM to deliver an engaging employee experience through self-service tools and personalized insights to attract and retain talent. Simultaneously, there is intense pressure to adopt AI and machine learning. Companies are leveraging Workday's embedded AI capabilities for predictive insights, skills-based workforce planning, and agile financial forecasting to close the investment gap with North America and Europe.
Michael Gale, partner and regional leader at ISG Asia Pacific, stated, “Workday continues to invest in its partner ecosystem in Asia Pacific as demand for its solutions increases. Enterprises are using the Workday platform to modernize business operations while meeting the expectations of digital-native workforces.”
Ashwin Gaidhani, analyst and lead author of the report, said, “Enterprises in Asia Pacific increasingly view Workday as a business platform, not just an HR tool. By combining localized compliance, modern finance and AI-powered workforce tools, organizations are becoming more agile and resilient.”
The ISG report underscores a significant shift in the APAC region, where enterprises are strategically selecting unified, AI-powered platforms like Workday to achieve the operational resilience and agility needed for long-term growth.
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