Introduction to RPA

This is a software technology that enables the building of different types of software which performs the actions done by humans. Just like us, human beings' software can also perform the same things which are navigation, extraction of data and more. But this work done by software will be much faster and much more consistent. These bots that are created will never make mistakes like us, human beings and will complete their task in time.

The term RPA which is Robotic Process Automation creates an image of a robot performing intensive physical labor like cleaning the house and more. However in terms of reality if we look at RPA, Is just a virtual system that helps people to get relieved from their repetitive and mundane tasks by automating it.

Why do we need to use this RPA?

Robotic process automation is not a part of the IT infrastructure. But it became a part of most of the business processes which are not smart and can't be considered intelligent. Many IT systems rarely perform an interaction with each other. These types of tasks which are repetitive, time-consuming and intensive labor and more can be automated by RPA more efficiently.

For example

interaction with excel worksheets, automated emails and more can be performed by the bots which are created from the RPA technology. So RPA technology can enable humans to perform actions that require emotional judgment, reasoning and more.

What are the benefits of using RPA in terms of business?

RPA in terms of Robotics process automation has the capacity of making workflow more streamlined. This also makes the employees attain satisfaction, more engaged, and more productive towards their work. This technology can be implemented towards accelerating digital transformation and it is also ideal for those legacy systems which lack VDI and more.

Here are some of the benefits which RPA provides as a benefit to the business:

1. Productivity Increased: - Most of the bots which are designed in RPA are to perform the specific business activity. This would let the human being achieve the task in 20 minutes or even less than that. So, it conveys to us that with RPA, employees will be more productive.

2. Efficiency: - Human beings' efficiency is limited which is why it depends on each human being. However, the efficiency of a designed bot will be 2 to 5 times more than a human being.

3. Accuracy enhancer: - It is common thing for a human to make mistakes. However, any minor types of mistakes can cost a lot when there is a business to run. So RPA can be used to eliminate those process errors.

4. Security: - RPA bots are designed to perform specific tasks. Due to this, we get an advantage in using RPA in business scenarios. As RPA works on a granular level, there is no chance of the data getting leaked.

There is often a misconception that RPA will actually replace human beings. However if search for the truth we can find it as the polar opposite. As any new technologies will come forth with new job opportunities. So the solution of this is to embrace the change,so that new technology can be used for their benefit.