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Workload Automation (WLA) vs. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Wed, 02/15/2023
Automation remains a popular technology for businesses of all kinds. Within the realm of automation, there are a lot of acronyms representing different tools and approaches—two of the most common are workload automation (WLA) and robotic process automation (RPA). As you plan your strategy, it’s important to understand the differences of workload automation vs. robotic process automation. Both...
Automation
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Automation vs Hyperautomation: Learn the Differences

Thu, 11/10/2022
Gartner forecast a $600 billion global market in 2022 for technology that powers hyperautomation. Without a doubt, hyperautomation has quickly moved from an industry buzzword to the way companies of all sizes approach automation. Surveys from the technology research and consulting firm show that a majority of CEOs and two-thirds of boards of directors are demanding operational excellence and...
Automation
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Alternative to UiPath: Fortra's Automate

Thu, 09/01/2022
As the RPA market has evolved three types of vendors have emerged based on increasing sophistication — and often — greatly increased costs. At one end you’ll find low-code or no-code automation products that offer desktop automation or productivity for individuals but can lack the functionality that would allow automation efforts to grow in number and complexity. At the opposite end, you’ll find...
Automation
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3 Key Differentiators in Matchup of Automation Anywhere vs. Fortra's Automate

Tue, 04/19/2022
Robotic process automation (RPA) is transforming time-consuming, manual processes across industries, with robust growth expected over the next several years, according to recent research. The market is expected to grow from $2.4 billion in 2021 to nearly $6.5 billion by 2025, a 170% increase. Not all RPA solutions work in the same way nor solve the same business challenges, however. As the RPA...
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ERP automation
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Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler

By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 03/14/2022
The systems that businesses rely on today are increasingly complex and challenging to manage without sophisticated job scheduling tools. According to the annual IBM i Marketplace Survey Results, only 22 percent of IBM i shops are running the IBM i operating system exclusively. 68 percent are also running the Windows OS, another 56 percent are running Linux, and 26 percent are running AIX. That...
Automation
IT RPA use cases
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IT RPA Use Cases: Automate Manual Processes to Unlock New Levels of Productivity

Wed, 02/16/2022
Repetitive manual tasks are bogging down under-resourced IT teams everywhere, yet projects to implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are often focused on improvements in other business areas. Most IT departments have hundreds of tasks that are handled manually or executed using complex scripting and development work that’s nearly impossible to maintain over time. From report generation to file...
Automation
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How Does Blue Prism Stack Up to Automate RPA?

Thu, 12/09/2021
When it comes to robotic process automation, there are a wide-range of providers and alternatives. Learn more about how RPA providers Blue Prism and Automate RPA measure up in relation to ease of use and cost effectiveness, and see what users have to say when comparing these solutions head-to-head. Plus discover how Automate can be used alongside Blue Prism to maximize RPA capabilities.
Automation
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Four Things to Consider When Evaluating Your Automation Needs

Wed, 10/13/2021
Selecting the right automation strategy for your business requires understanding your goals for robotic process automation (RPA), both now and in the future. Learn four key areas you should consider when evaluating your own needs for automation and discover what makes Automate unique in the RPA landscape.
Automation
Case Study

ALD Automotive Takes a Business-Wide Approach to RPA

Based in the Netherlands, ALD Automotive is a global player in mobility financing and management and active in 43 countries. They strive to offer every company the right mobility mix, to make the day-to-day work of fleet- and mobility managers easier, and to take work out of the hands of the lease driver.  ...
Automation
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Press Release

Fortra Launches the Automation Connector Hub

Fortra announced today the opening of its Automation Connector Hub, a marketplace for customers to streamline business processes and integrate key applications with your Fortra software.