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Unriddling RPA: A Layman’s Guide to the Future of Automation

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Staying ahead in today’s digital world is the need of the hour for businesses. In pursuing surpassing digital transformation, businesses must embrace innovation and perpetual improvement and keep a finger on the pulse of industry shifts. And one of the ways of doing so is by leveraging RPA, and what it means for the future of automation services.

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In this blog, we briefly discuss RPA, highlighting what prospect businesses need to know.

So What Is RPA?

RPA services refer to using software robots to mimic human actions on a computer, such as data entry, form filling, or clicking through applications.

Robotic Process Automation services have proven to be a game changer for various industries. Handling mundane and rule-based activities has become super convenient by leveraging software robots. From exceptional customer experiences to cost savings and improved compliance, organisations can unleash the full potential of their workforce. 

Let’s explore the future trends in Robotic Process Automation Services and how they may shape the business landscape.

  • Hyper Automation

Hyper Automation takes RPA to the next level.

It includes complete end-to-end business processes engulfing multiple departments and systems. Hyper automation also ensures seamless workflow automation by integrating AI (Artificial Intelligence), NLP (Natural Language Processing), speech recognition, and machine learning.

With the help of Hyper Automation, organisations can optimise their automation processes and enhance end-user experience.

  • Intelligent Process Automation

Intelligent automation emerged as a brainchild of RPA and AI to alleviate the mind.

Even on a basic spreadsheet, a user enables the basic automation features.

This integration enables organisations to delegate a substantial portion of cognitive tasks, which may otherwise require human intervention.

The convergence of RPA and AI helps handle intricate processes while minimising errors.

  • Cloud-Based RPA

The future of RPA lies in the cloud. As organisations increasingly embrace cloud technology, businesses can harness the benefits of on-demand resource allocation, automatic updates, and global accessibility.

Cloud-based RPA services make collaboration easier, enable integration with other cloud services, and help organisations optimally use the system’s analytic and machine learning capabilities.

  • Low Code Tools

A low-code platform is a development environment that enables users and organisations to construct applications and systems without technical expertise.

At the core of these low-code platforms lies RPA, employing drag-and-drop actions that initiate workflows. The utilisation of low-code platforms has increased in recent years as it offers time and cost efficiency and scalability at a lower risk.

  • Industry-Specific RPA

The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged both technical and non-technical businesses to be interested in RPA.

Human resources, eCommerce, and capital markets primarily function with planned processes and workflows.

Functions such as onboarding, supply chain management, and inventory control can become easier and more efficient with RPA.

  • Rise Of Chatbots And Virtual Assistants

Intelligent assistants and chatbots will merge with RPA, streamlining customer interactions, enhancing customer service, and enabling self-service. These bots will become more sophisticated, capable of understanding and responding to natural language queries. 

  • RPA CoE(Centre of Excellence)

The RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) is a centralised team tasked with executing RPA processes within a company.

To ensure successful scaling, standardisation, customisation, and adaptation of RPA technologies. Having a centralised team consisting of IT professionals, RPA consultants, process managers, and functional experts is valuable. 

  • More Integrations For SMBs

Small and mid-size businesses exhibit the highest levels of RPA adoption.

The decline in commodity software and the ease of acquiring automation software have made RPA more accessible and cost-effective for SMBs.

Still wondering whether your business needs RPA? Here are three reasons why you can’t overlook it.

The Bottom Line

Future trends in RPA may focus on creating a harmonious collaboration between humans and robots.

RPA’s sophistications can make humans and robots work together, exploiting the robot’s efficiency and accuracy while concentrating on tasks that involve creativity and critical thinking.

However, adopting RPA will require robust security measures like encryption, access controls, and audit trails to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations, and hopefully, the needs will be met.