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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology

that involves the use of software robots or "bots" to


automate repetitive, rule-based tasks within business
processes. These tasks typically involve interacting with
digital systems, applications, and data sources, mimicking
human interactions. RPA aims to streamline workflows,
increase efficiency, reduce errors, and free up human
workers to focus on more value-added tasks.
OVERVIEW OF RPA
1. Robotic Process Automation: 5. Workflow Automation:
RPA involves the deployment of software robots that RPA can automate end-to-end workflows by stringing
can mimic human interactions with software systems together multiple steps and actions. For example, it can
and applications. These robots are programmed to retrieve data from an email, input the data into a spreadsheet,
follow predefined rules and instructions, such as and then generate a report, all without human intervention.
clicking buttons, entering data, copying and pasting
information, and navigating through software interfaces.
6. Integration Capabilities:
2. Rule-Based Tasks: RPA tools can integrate with various software systems,
databases, APIs, and web services. This allows them to
RPA is best suited for tasks that follow well-defined rules pull and push data between different applications,
and are repetitive in nature. It is not designed for tasks enabling seamless data flow.
that require complex decision-making or human judgment.

7. Scalability:
3. Software Robots:
RPA deployments can be scaled up or down easily.
RPA robots are not physical machines but software entities Additional bots can be provisioned to handle increased
that reside on servers or virtual environments. workloads, making RPA suitable for both small-scale and
They can be configured to work 24/7 without breaks, large-scale automation.
which can lead to increased operational efficiency.

4. User Interface Interaction: 8. Reduced Errors:


RPA robots are not physical machines but software entities RPA can significantly reduce human errors that often arise
that reside on servers or virtual environments. from manual data entry and repetitive tasks. This leads to
They can be configured to work 24/7 without breaks, improved data accuracy and quality.
which can lead to increased operational efficiency.

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