Robotic process automation (RPA) is the latest solution category promising an easier path to digital transformation. In the simplest of terms, if you have a process that is well-defined, RPA can automate... View More
In July, we looked at the surging interest in robotic process automation (RPA) software and the evolving market of task automation in general, evidenced by the double-digit growth seen in this market.... View More
Process automation is experiencing a renaissance. It’s no longer a “nice to have” technology but a competitive necessity. It doesn’t matter what you call it these days, because... View More
Robotic process automation (RPA) software is an important and evolving technology category that organizations should consider as part of an overall process transformation initiative. At IDC, we define... View More
With the use of automation technologies, we've come a long way in streamlining our operations and business processes. Companies are gaining their process independence now more than ever due to an increased... View More
Today’s teams need powerful business practices and tools to help them stay organized and collaborate in real time. Two organizations in particular have risen to solve these problems for businesses... View More
Last time, I wrote about RPA and its potential to decrease repetitive, mundane tasks within an organization, improve efficiency, and enable employees to “focus on higher value-added work.”... View More
In our recent study titled “Enterprise Customer Communications–Trends & Strategies from Around the Globe,” we conducted over 60 interviews with key individuals collectively responsible... View More
Are there robots in your accounting department? Just wait a few years, and they may be sitting right next to you. It was only 20-plus years ago that you had to do business with large companies, like Walmart,... View More
When I talk with folks about workflow issues, the focus of discussion typically turns to technology or the potential use of it. Until we understand the underlying reasons for the issue, technology alone... View More
A new year brings new resolutions. While digital transformation has been a buzzword for many years, this year, organizations must truly turn their attention to digitization, because consumers will no longer... View More
I’m a great fan of tea. It’s funny, because I can pay one cent for a basic black tea bag, 20 cents for a bag in a fancy package, or four dollars for a cup of tea from the local coffee store.... View More
Importing a hard copy scan of purchase orders, invoices and receipts into applications like QuickBooks or Microsoft Office 365 can take multiple steps, several programs and a lot of time. This is especially... View More
"Friction loses sales, hurts customer service, causes frustration, results in complaints on social media, wastes time and money, and creates problems that shouldn’t have happened in the first place."
There are an ever-expanding number of ways to pay your bills. On a personal level, most of us attempt to use our credit cards (either to get cash back or earn points) or pay via online banking (to speedily... View More
It’s in the news: Air bags don’t work, cellphone batteries catch fire, a customer's outrage goes viral on social media, profitability is down, increasing employees' unrest, lawsuits, and regulatory... View More
Beyond big data-style business intelligence, content analytics is driving auto-classification, content remediation, security correction, adaptive case management, and process monitoring and modeling. The... View More
Parascript, a pioneer in intelligent data extraction, today announced the availability of Parascript OnDemand through a technology partnership with MachineShop, a provider of API-based services for integrating... View More