In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are constantly challenged to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive. Mastering Robotic Process Automation offers a comprehensive, yet accessible guide to Robotic Process Automation (RPA)—a transformative technology that is reshaping how organizations manage repetitive, rules-based tasks. From automating data entry to streamlining complex workflows, RPA allows businesses to free up human resources for strategic and creative work. This book is designed for business professionals, IT specialists, leaders in humanitarian and development sectors, and students looking to expand their knowledge of digital transformation through automation. The guide provides a clear roadmap for understanding, implementing, and optimizing RPA solutions, covering topics such as: Identifying processes suitable for automation. Comparing popular RPA platforms like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism. Step-by-step guidance on designing and deploying RPA projects. Best practices for maximizing the return on investment (ROI) and monitoring automation performance. Insights into the future of automation, including hyperautomation and AI integration. Throughout the book, real-world examples and case studies from a variety of sectors illustrate how RPA is improving operational efficiency and service delivery, even in resource-constrained environments like humanitarian organizations. The content was developed through a combination of human expertise and advanced AI-assisted tools, reflecting the very principles of automation explored within its pages. Mastering Robotic Process Automation equips readers with practical strategies, clear action steps, and the knowledge needed to successfully navigate their automation journey, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to leverage RPA for business success.

Unleash the potential of operations management with strategies to streamline efficiency and foster innovation. This book provides practical guidance for managers aiming to optimize processes and drive operational excellence.

While Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been around for about 20 years, it has hit an inflection point because of the convergence of cloud computing, big data and AI. This book shows you how to leverage RPA effectively in your company to automate repetitive and rules-based processes, such as scheduling, inputting/transferring data, cut and paste, filling out forms, and search. Using practical aspects of implementing the technology (based on case studies and industry best practices), you’ll see how companies have been able to realize substantial ROI (Return On Investment) with their implementations, such as by lessening the need for hiring or outsourcing. By understanding the core concepts of RPA, you’ll also see that the technology significantly increases compliance – leading to fewer issues with regulations – and minimizes costly errors. RPA software revenues have recently soared by over 60 percent, which is the fastest ramp in the tech industry, and they are expected to exceed $1 billion by the end of 2019. It is generally seamless with legacy IT environments, making it easier for companies to pursue a strategy of digital transformation and can even be a gateway to AI. The Robotic Process Automation Handbook puts everything you need to know into one place to be a part of this wave. What You'll Learn Develop the right strategy and planDeal with resistance and fears from employeesTake an in-depth look at the leading RPA systems, including where they are most effective, the risks and the costsEvaluate an RPA system Who This Book Is For IT specialists and managers at mid-to-large companies

HYPERAUTOMATION is a collection of expert essays on low-code development and the future of business process automation. In each chapter, an academic, analyst, implementer, or end-user examines different aspects of low-code and automation in the enterprise, clarifying both value and barriers through personal experiences and insights. With contributions from: Dr. George Westerman, MIT - Neil Ward-Dutton, IDC - Lakshmi N, Tata Consultancy Services - Sidney Fernandes & Alice Wei, University of South Florida - Lisa Heneghan, KPMG - Chris Skinner, FinTech expert - John R. Rymer, Forrester (Emeritus) - Isaac Sacolick, StarCIO - Darren Blake, Bexley Neighbourhood Care - Rob Galbraith, InsureTech expert - Ron Tolido, Capgemini - Michael Beckley, Appian All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Black Girls Code, an organization providing young girls of color opportunities to learn in-demand skills in technology and computer programming.

The ?eld of Business Process Management (BPM) is marred by a seemingly e- less sequence of (proposed) industry standards. Contrary to other ?elds (e.g., civil or electronic engineering), these standards are not the result of a widely supported consolidationofwell-understoodandwell-establishedconceptsandpractices.Inthe BPM domain, it is frequently the case that BPM vendors opportunistically become involved in the creation of proposed standards to exert or maintain their in?uence and interests in the ?eld. Despite the initial fervor associated with such standardi- tion activities, it is no less frequent that vendors either choose to drop their support for standards that they earlier championed on an opportunistic basis or elect only to partially support them in their commercial offerings. Moreover, the results of the standardization processes themselves are a concern. BPM standards tend to deal with complex concepts, yet they are never properly de?ned and all-too-often not informed by established research. The result is a plethoraof languagesand tools, with no consensuson conceptsand their implem- tation. They also fail to provide clear direction in the way in which BPM standards should evolve. One can also observe a dichotomy between the “business” side of BPM and its “technical” side. While it is clear that the application of BPM will fail if not placed in a proper business context, it is equally clear that its application will go nowhere if it remains merely a motivational exercise with schemas of business processes hanging on the wall gathering dust.

"In the digital age, transformation isn't an option; it's a necessity. But the path to success is riddled with pitfalls, and the key to overcoming them lies in nurturing both technology and talent." – Gourav Dudeja In "Navigating Lean Digital Transformation," Gourav Dudeja offers an approach to prosper in the digital era. Through extensive research and real-world insights, this book reveals why Lean Digital Transformation initiatives often stumble and, more importantly, how to ensure they succeed. This Book Tells You: Why Lean Digital Transformation Fails? Unearth the common missteps and barriers that hinder progress, illustrated with illuminating case studies. How Organizations Can Have Successful Transformation? Discover a step-by-step guide that aligns strategy, culture, and technology for a triumphant transformation journey. How to Develop People during Transformation? People are the linchpin of change. Learn actionable strategies to empower your workforce, foster innovation, and ensure they lead your organization's digital future.

This open access book explores the global challenges and experiences related to digital entrepreneurial activities, using carefully selected examples from leading companies and economies that shape world business today and tomorrow. Digital entrepreneurship and the companies steering it have an enormous global impact; they promise to transform the business world and change the way we communicate with each other. These companies use digitalization and artificial intelligence to enhance the quality of decisions and augment their business and customer operations. This book demonstrates how cloud services are continuing to evolve; how cryptocurrencies are traded in the banking industry; how platforms are created to commercialize business, and how, taken together, these developments provide new opportunities in the digitalized era. Further, it discusses a wide range of digital factors changing the way businesses operate, including artificial intelligence, chatbots, voice search, augmented and virtual reality, as well as cyber threats and data privacy management. “Digitalization mirrors the Industrial Revolution’s impact. This book provides a complement of perspectives on the opportunities emanating from such a deep seated change in our economy. It is a comprehensive collection of thought leadership mapped into a very useful framework. Scholars, digital entrepreneurs and practitioners will benefit from this timely work.” Gina O’Connor, Professor of Innovation Management at Babson College, USA “This book defines and delineates the requirements for companies to enable their businesses to succeed in a post-COVID19 world. This book deftly examines how to accomplish and achieve digital entrepreneurship by leveraging cloud computing, AI, IoT and other critical technologies. This is truly a unique “must-read” book because it goes beyond theory and provides practical examples.” Charlie Isaacs, CTO of Customer Connection at Salesforce.com, USA "This book provides digital entrepreneurs useful guidance identifying, validating and building their venture. The international authors developed new perspectives on digital entrepreneurship that can support to create impact ventures.” Felix Staeritz, CEO FoundersLane, Member of the World Economic Forum Digital Leaders Board and bestselling author of FightBack, Germany