Pegasystems launches tool for self-healing RPA bots
Pegasystems launches X-ray Vision, a tool that allows Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bots to repair themselves without human intervention.
X-ray Vision aims to address the problem of bot failures. This service detects when a bot is malfunctioning and then repairs it immediately. Defective bots... Read more
IBM acquires RPA provider WDG amid automation market surges
IBM announced that it has signed a deal to buy WDG Automation, a Brazilian developer of robotic process automation (RPA) software. This move comes amid a surge in enterprise spending on automation equipment.
WDG was founded in 2014, and since then it hasn’t attracted outside funding, according... Read more
Microsoft acquires robotic process automation (RPA)-platform Softomotive
Microsoft announced the acquisition of Softomotive at its annual Build conference. The supplier of robotic process automation (RPA) software will strengthen Microsoft's automation platform Power Automate.
With WinAutomation, Softomotive possesses a platform that focuses on Windows environments. ... Read more
Blue Prism and Red Hat join forces for RPA
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) specialist Blue Prism and open-source specialist Red Hat have joined forces to create a platform that will bring RPA new functionality. This platform can then help replace human tasks and actions with automated processes.
Specifically, both parties will ensure th... Read more
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Five best practices for Robotic Process Automation security
RPA (Robotic process automation) is a powerful technology that streamlines and standardises process-related tasks. The technology is rapidly gaining popularity and is increasingly seen as a key element for digital transformation. When properly applied, RPA can increase productivity and data quality... Read more
Appian acquires Novayre Solutions SL
Appian today announced the acquisition of Novayre Solutions SL. This company is the developer of the Jidoka Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform. With the acquisition, Appian wants to become a one-stop-shop for automation, with solutions for workflow, AI and RPA.
According to Appian, many o... Read more
UiPath launches new tool after acquiring StepShot and ProcessGold
UiPath, the vendor of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
technology, has converted the acquisitions of two companies into the launch of
a new product. The RPA developer bought StepShot and the Dutch ProcessGold, and
incorporated their technology into the new Explorer service.
The StepShot acquisit... Read more
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is booming, what can you do with it?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is one of the most booming
disciplines in the IT market. Companies see a lot of potential in this type of
software, as it can take over a lot of repetitive tasks from people. It is the
robot that takes over certain processes, which reduces the risk of human error.
M... Read more
‘RPA is not an instant technological fix’
Research by Pegasystems shows that RPA is seen as difficult to implement and maintain by many organisations. The study shows that RPA can be very effective in streamlining business processes, but that actually doing so can be rather difficult.
The research focused on robotic process automation ... Read more
UiPath takes over startup StepShot
UiPath has taken over StepShot. StepShot is a Ukrainian startup that specializes in automating process documentation. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
StepShot offers technology for monitoring actions by users, enabling customers to save time and accelerate the achieveme... Read more