Intelligent Automation News #21
I hope that six days in all of you are recovered from that lost hour of sleep and enjoying the additional daylight.
This year is flying by and the intelligent automation space continues to take off at super-sonic speed. Today’s issue includes a look at how citizen developers can help overcome the IT talent gap, the importance of knowing the difference between intelligent automation and RPA, and more on generative AI and how it can impact intelligent automation.
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One Solution to the Talent Gap: Citizen Developers
Given the shortage of workers in engineering and software development, the increased focus on low-code/no-code development makes sense. Using a drag-and-drop user interface, low-code/no-code platforms remove the need for extensive coding or expert-level knowledge of computer programming like JavaScript by providing the necessary components for non-technical business users to quickly build web and mobile applications without the assistance of skilled developers. The lowdown on low-code .
New Research Reveals Ongoing Cloud Security Problems
TechRepublic highlights results of the State of Cloud-Native Security Report 2023 from Palo Alto Networks. The speed of cloud deployment shows zero signs of decreasing. With more tools and confused employees, the potential holes for cybercriminals to exploit are there. In fact, this combination of complexity and need for overall security hampers cloud migration efforts. Top challenges include managing security holistically across teams; embedding security across the cloud-native development cycle; and training IT, development, and security staff to use security tools. Discover other research results here .
Come See Us at Two Great Events in May: MER and Document Strategy Forum
Doculabs has been involved with both of these great events for years. They’re both worth the price of admission, especially when there’s a discount involved (see below).
Join us at the 2023 MER Conference here in Chicago, May 22 – 24th. We’ll be leading discussions with panels of industry leaders in two different, educational, thought-provoking sessions:
The full MER conference is packed with deep dives into both strategy and practical advice for records management and governance issues.
About that discount: Use the promo code "FRIEND" and save $250. Use your MER Conference discount code now!
The?Document Strategy Forum has been running for over 15 years, supporting document communications and user experience for large financial services and insurance firms.?
We will be leading 2 learning pods focused on?INTELLIGENT CONTENT?(Connecting documents, processes and data with context for the 360-degree content picture) and AI & HYPERAUTOMATION (Delivering AI-powered decision-making, data-driven insights, and next-generation automation in the real world).
This exciting conference will be held Monday May 22nd?– Wednesday May 24th?in Charlotte, NC at the Le Meriden Hotel.?To register for the conference, use code?DSF23VIP?at?DOCUMENTstrategyForum.com .
Q&A: Hyland Expert Discusses the Power of Intelligent Automation in Banking
From the article; What is the biggest challenge to implementing intelligent automation and banks and credit unions?
SC:?The design is critical. Banks know what they want to automate, but if they don’t design the solution appropriately — if the fundamental architecture or the process flow lacks clearly defined success criteria — they’ve essentially automated a bad process. Without redesigning and rethinking the process itself, you’re stuck with an outcome that’s not a whole lot better than what you started with. Design is one of the biggest challenges, but it ultimately leads to the biggest success. More insights on IA and banking .
Disruption Optimization: Hybrid and Remote Working Don’t Work Without Workflow
Companies risk having a less-effective workforce when they ignore adapting their workflows to accommodate the new reality of work from home. From the article: “The risk of not having a workflow that is automated and optimized is the loss of business, the failure to meet customer expectations, or the reduction in the margins due to mistakes, delays, or variable operational costs. Workflow technology solutions are less sensitive to the market variabilities giving them a strong return on investment (ROI) that can be estimated prior to the selection and implementation in your organization.” Read more .
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PepsiCo: Process Mining Both Proactive and Preventative for CPGs
PepsiCo used Celonis Process Mining and Execution Management to reduce spoilage and improve the distribution of finished goods in Latin America. The project, outlined on a Food Dive Webinar on process mining and tackling inefficiencies in consumer product goods (CPG ) companies, was detailed by Kishan Pandya, Senior Director of Process Re-Engineering, PepsiCo. Pandya was joined by Lindsey Peters, Celonis' Global Retail and Consumer Goods Industry Lead. This post recaps the webinar, including nuggets like this: Peters noted that the PepsiCo use case was just one area where process mining can solve business problems. After all, CPG companies have to efficiently procure and move raw materials, such as sugar, through supply chains and then distribute finished products. "EMS reveals and fixes inefficiencies and connects data across processes with a 360-degree view," said Peters. "EMS doesn't replace systems but acts as an orchestration." Read more .
Talking Generative AI With McKinsey’s Damian Lewandowski [podcast]
The evolution of AI and its impact on society has been an incredibly provocative topic for many years, but nothing has created as much reaction (both positive and negative) as the advent of generative AI.?On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Damian Lewandowski, an expert on automation and AI at McKinsey & Company, who provides his perspective on how/where generative AI can be used to transform companies. Their conversation covers various aspects of generative AI, including how it may impact intelligent automation. Listen now .
Intelligent Automation vs. Robotic Process Automation Understanding the Differences
Both RPA and, more recently, IA are technologies that have seen an accelerated adoption rate, due to their proven capabilities. They are also both used to reduce operational costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase overall performance across functions. In their own way, RPA and IA are reshaping modern work and our entire perception of it. Many compare the effects of automation to those of the industrial revolution, and by looking at how much things have changed in business over the past ten years, it is a fair comparison. Understand the difference between RPA and intelligent automation .
EVENTS
CIO’s Future of Cloud & Data Security
April 12
Virtual
It’s no secret that cloud and data are critical to innovation, transformation, and growth. But are you getting the business value you want from your cloud and data strategy and investments? Explore the key to cloud and data success at CIO’s Future of Cloud Summit. Register for this one-day virtual event to optimize your business results through hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, data lakes, AI & Machine Learning analytics, and more.
Intelligent Automation Week
June 19 -21
Chicago, IL
The intelligent automation space has evolved significantly over the years. It’s been quickly adopted and implemented into such areas as HR, procurement, GBS, shared services, call centers, marketing, sales, and much more. Intelligent automation has offered various lines of business enhanced process efficiency, accuracy, and speed – as well as impactful business insight and revenue-generating opportunities.?Attend and learn how your organization can deliver enhanced business value across the enterprise.
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I know this is a week late, but we’re all still recovering.
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