robotics & automation
transforming businesses with robotic
Process automation Businesses across all industries around the world have had to reconsider their infrastructure, processes and workforces as a result of the pandemic. With additional pressures to meet increased customer demand while restricted by COVID-induced social distancing measures, organisations have had to adapt in order to survive, with many turning to technology to do this. According to recent research, almost half of existing jobs could be automated within the next generation due to technology integration and the acceleration of automation. Dr Paul Rivers, managing director of Guidance Automation highlights how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an area of technology that will continue to drive business transformation, but only if implemented correctly.
RPA - The Key TO PRODuCTIVITy Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an IT solution which brings both humans and software together in order to find ways of streamlining mundane processes, in turn, making it easier for humans to complete tasks with more precision. This collaboration helps the human by eliminating as much repetition as possible while also improving speed and efficiency, providing a much better outcome for both the operator and the customer. This is not a new concept - but the application has evolved over
time, from the ability to automate processes to handling business and computing decisions, which has coincided with advancements in other technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The worldwide RPA market is expected to reach nearly $2 billion by the end of 2021, according to Gartner, which is not surprising as the digital solution can help businesses contribute to meeting their strategic objectives and stay competitive, driving future business transformation.
SuCCeSSful DePlOymenT As with any new technologies, it is important to not just simply jump aboard the bandwagon without having any clearly defined processes in place. Automation does not have to remove
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