• September 21, 2024

C-Suite Spotlight: Appian’s Michael Beckley

Appian has been thinking about workflows and automation for much of its 21-year history – far longer than robotic process automation has been in existence. But, its commitment to providing “low-code” …

Report: Covid Drives RPA Surge in APAC

In a short period of time, Covid-19 has changed the nature of work. Many businesses continued with limited staffs or were forced to furlough or even lay off employees. As companies …

RPA Startup Nabs $18 Million in Funding

Silicon Valley automation startup Jiffy.ai has raised $18 million in Series A funding. The Palo Alto-based company launched in 2018 bills itself as an “AI-first, integrated automation and app development platform” …

Back to School: Automation Platform Simplifies College Reopenings

Covid-19 abruptly ended the school year for around 15 million college students in March. How they return to campuses safely for in-person classes has become one of the most intriguing questions …

Report: RPA Spend to Reach $25 Billion by 2025

A new report says automation spend by enterprises globally will increase dramatically in the next five years and RPA technology will account for more than half of it. Indian management and …

RPA and Mainframes: A How-To

A Houston-based technology consultancy, along with a software provider have published a guide for RPA users who plan to leverage the technology in an IBM mainframe environment. One of the challenges …

Hyperscience Nabs $60 Million in New Funding Amid Covid-Driven Automation Boom

New York City-based automation company Hyperscience announced it has secured $60 million in a Series C funding round. The company said the new cash infusion, which brings the total it has …

Microsoft Continues to Build Out RPA Infrastructure

On the heels of its acquisition of RPA provider Softomotive, Microsoft has announced plans to create an RPA development hub in Athens, Greece. Greek officials, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, welcomed …

Report: Achieving RPA Success

A new report points to process, governance and organizational culture as challenges facing companies trying to implement or scale RPA programs. And, according to Forrester’s Ten Golden Rules for RPA Success, …

Survey Finds 47% of Workers Fear Skills Will be Obsolete Soon

Office workers, cognizant that automation could result in the loss of their jobs, are clamoring for new skills, according to the results of a new survey. The research, from RPA software …