{"id":36061,"date":"2024-08-19T13:23:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T18:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/?p=36061"},"modified":"2025-05-09T07:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:53:59","slug":"automated-metadata-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/automated-metadata-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Automated Metadata &#038; Folder Management: FileCloud\u2019s Enhanced Workflow Automation Builder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With our latest release, FileCloud 23.241, we\u2019re excited to introduce significant improvements to our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/workflow-automation?utm_source=FileCloud+blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+post&amp;utm_campaign=Automated+Metadata+Management&amp;utm_id=FileCloud+23.241+Release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workflow automation builder<\/a><\/strong>. The improvements introduce options for automated folder and metadata management. It\u2019s yet one more way FileCloud continuously improves file and folder management and data visibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s dive into the new features and explore how they can benefit your organization!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Automated Metadata Management<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":480,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data without context is just noise. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve introduced a new workflow step in our automated workflow builder for metadata assignments. This feature allows users to automate the process of tagging files and folders with relevant metadata. This makes it easier to categorize, search, and manage content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, a user could set up a workflow that automatically assigns metadata tags like \u201cdepartment,\u201d \u201cproject name,\u201d or \u201cconfidentiality level\u201d to new documents as they\u2019re added to specific folders. This ensures that all files are properly categorized the moment they enter the system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, the new builder supports the inverse use case. Users can set up workflows triggered by the application of metadata tags. For environments leveraging FileCloud\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/smart-classification-intelligent-classification-to-organize-and-secure-enterprise-content\/?utm_source=FileCloud+blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+post&amp;utm_campaign=Automated+Metadata+Management&amp;utm_id=FileCloud+23.241+Release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Classification<\/a><\/strong>, the entire document routing process can be automated to support comprehensive data visibility and management. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Benefits of Automated Metadata Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved data organization and searchability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consistent metadata application across files and folders<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time saved (and reduced errors) on manual tagging and categorization<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use Case for Automated Metadata Management<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":120}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perhaps<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a team lead at an engineering design firm wants any files tagged as CAD schematics to move automatically through the approval process. The team lead could create the following workflow, which would execute without any input from them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The FileCloud Smart Classification system identifies and tags a file with a custom metadata tag, \u201cCAD schematic\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The automated workflow initiates based on the trigger \u201cAutomatically on metadata activity.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workflow moves the tagged file to a folder for review\/approval.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workflow sends an email to the engineering project manager, requesting file review and approval.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project manager reviews and approves the file, notifying the team lead they have the go-ahead to send the schematic to the manufacturer for test production.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5.-Workflow-Finished.png\" alt=\"FileCloud Workflow Builder, example of Automated Metadata Management. \" width=\"1145\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5.-Workflow-Finished.png 1145w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5.-Workflow-Finished-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5.-Workflow-Finished-768x535.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1145px) 100vw, 1145px\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Automated Folder Management\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":480,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Previously, FileCloud\u2019s user workflows could only be initiated on individual files. With this update, users can now trigger workflows on entire folders. This expansion opens up new possibilities for batch document processing and folder-level automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider a scenario where a user needs to apply a series of actions to all files within a specific project folder. Instead of processing each file individually (a tedious and time-consuming task), the user can initiate a single workflow on the folder itself. This could include actions like converting file formats, updating permissions, or moving files to an archive location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Benefits of Automated Folder Management<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":120}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved efficiency of batch processing tasks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanded application of real-time document workflow automation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced manual intervention for folder-wide operations (thus reducing human error)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use Case for Automated Folder Management<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":120}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuing the example above, the project manager at our engineering design firm is responsible for overseeing all the team leads. Part of this role involves maintaining the organization of project folders, which are created by team leads to track the development, testing, and production of individual components.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Project Manager can use FileCloud\u2019s optimized workflows to automate this folder clean-up and maintenance process in line with the following goal: move completed project folders to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/long-term-data-archival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>cold storage<\/strong><\/a>. They build the following workflow:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manager sets the workflow trigger to \u201cAutomatically on metadata activity\u201d for the metadata attribute \u201cCompleted Projects.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Team leads add the metadata tag \u201cCompleted Projects\u201d to project folders once they have been fully executed; this action triggers the manager\u2019s workflow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workflow moves the newly tagged project folder from the shared Team Folder space to the company\u2019s network share folder, designated as \u201cArchival.\u201d <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Automated-Metadata-Management-Workflow-Builder.png\" alt=\"Automated metadata management in FileCloud's workflow automation builder. \" width=\"1482\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Automated-Metadata-Management-Workflow-Builder.png 1482w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Automated-Metadata-Management-Workflow-Builder-1024x453.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Automated-Metadata-Management-Workflow-Builder-768x339.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1482px) 100vw, 1482px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By creating this automated workflow, the Project Manager has created a business process that will improve overall efficiency for team members and save the company data <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/enterprise-storage-costs\/\">storage costs<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moving completed project folders out of the collaborative digital workspace supports organized and enhanced collaboration for the engineering team leads.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moving the completed project folders into cold storage enables the company to utilize cheaper data storage rates, while protecting archived data with security mechanisms that block file collaboration and sharing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Automated Folder Replication<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":480,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last enhancement to FileCloud\u2019s workflow automation builder is the ability for users to trigger workflows that replicate folder structures and permissions. This ability was previously available only to administrators implementing If-This-Then-That (IFTTT) workflows through the admin portal. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though this capability may seem simple at first glance, it can profoundly impact how department heads, managers, and employees set up and maintain their file systems. With FileCloud\u2019s optimized workflow automation builder, users can automatically clone existing folders and permissions. Not only does this save time for the individual users, it also ensures consistency throughout the environment\u2019s folder structure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Benefits of Automated Folder Replication<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":120}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced setup time for new projects or departments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minimized risk of human error in folder creation and permission setting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easier standardization of file organization across the organization<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use Case of Automated Folder Replication<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":120}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, the same project manager at our engineering design firm is responsible for creating new project folders and subfolders and sharing them with internal team leads, client POCs, contractors, and vendors. Recreating this folder structure and permissions can be a time-consuming and painstaking experience. With FileCloud\u2019s updated workflow builder though, they can automate this entire process: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manager sets the workflow trigger to \u201cStarted by user on a file or folder.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manager uses an existing project folder, \u201cDewey Exhaust Valve \u2013 ID967056\u201d as the model folder structure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workflow replicates the folder structure as a new project subfolder in the \u201cActive Projects\u201d folder.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workflow-Automation-New-Projects-Replicate-Folders.png\" alt=\"Workflow Automation Builder in FileCloud - example of Automated Folder Management.\" width=\"1873\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workflow-Automation-New-Projects-Replicate-Folders.png 1873w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workflow-Automation-New-Projects-Replicate-Folders-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workflow-Automation-New-Projects-Replicate-Folders-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workflow-Automation-New-Projects-Replicate-Folders-1536x703.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1873px) 100vw, 1873px\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Impact of Process Automation on Business Productivity<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":480,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These new features are more than just technical improvements. They represent a significant step forward in how businesses can manage digital content and automate workflows. By reducing manual tasks, minimizing errors, and providing greater control over data organization, these enhancements directly contribute to increased productivity and efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For enterprises looking to scale their operations or manage complex file structures, FileCloud\u2019s automation tools offer a way to do so without proportionally increasing administrative overhead. End users can set up sophisticated workflows that automate repetitive tasks, without relying on IT staff to create said workflows. Doing so frees up time, with a compounding effect throughout the organization, clearing the way for more strategic initiatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, these automated folder and metadata management options can have far-reaching effects on an organization\u2019s ability to leverage data assets. With more accurate and consistent business processes around data management, teams can more easily:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find the information they need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Track document lifecycles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain compliance with data governance policies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Looking Ahead for Automated Folder &amp; Metadata Management in FileCloud<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":480,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These workflow automation enhancements represent our ongoing commitment to providing powerful, flexible tools that help organizations work smarter. As we continue to develop FileCloud, we\u2019re focused on creating features that solve today\u2019s challenges while anticipating our users\u2019 future needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage users to explore these new capabilities and consider how they can be applied to streamline your specific workflows. Our team is available to assist with implementation and to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/filecloud-support\/?utm_source=FileCloud+blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+post&amp;utm_campaign=Automated+Metadata+Management&amp;utm_id=FileCloud+23.241+Release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gather feedback<\/a> <\/strong>on how we can further improve our platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an age where digital agility can make or break a business, tools like these are not just nice to have \u2013 they\u2019re essential for staying competitive. By automating routine tasks, ensuring data consistency, and providing greater operational flexibility, FileCloud is empowering organizations to focus on what truly matters: innovation, growth, and delivering value to customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interested in testing FileCloud for your organization? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/?utm_source=FileCloud+blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+post&amp;utm_campaign=Automated+Metadata+Management&amp;utm_id=FileCloud+23.241+Release#onpremisesTrial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sign up for a free trial<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/?utm_source=FileCloud+blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+post&amp;utm_campaign=Automated+Metadata+Management&amp;utm_id=FileCloud+23.241+Release#demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">on-demand demo<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/filecloud\/filecloud-demo-consultation?utm_source=FileCloud+blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+post&amp;utm_campaign=Automated+Metadata+Management&amp;utm_id=FileCloud+23.241+Release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">speak with a solutions architect<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> about your specific enterprise needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With our latest release, FileCloud 23.241, we\u2019re excited to introduce significant improvements to our workflow automation builder. 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