RPA technology is changing how professional service organizations (think executive search firms, law firms, consultants) gain clients
Andrew Woessner
CEO at Telogical | Empowering Telecom Leaders with Real-Time Pricing Intelligence & Competitive Enablement Solutions
I’m fascinated by Intelligent Automation and committed to helping others on their automation journey.?Each week, I curate and summarize the most relevant news, research, and product updates to help executives stay on top of this rapidly changing industry and perfect their automation initiatives.??
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Industry News & Opinions?
Aeyon Awarded $18.5 Million U.S. Army Contract to Support PM IVAS With Robotic Process Automation | BusinessWire?
It’s interesting to see the continued use of RPA to aid government processes. The contract awarded to Aeyon highlights the flexibility of RPA. By automating the core processes that support the Army’s PM Integrated Visual Augmentation System program, they’ll be able to systematically automate dozens of processes – ultimately getting the technology to end users faster.? ?
Many may think of government processes as cumbersome or unchanging – which shows the flexibility to work with varying levels of technology age and complexity. It’s refreshing to see that they’ve hired experts to facilitate the automation – perhaps avoiding many of the pitfalls discussed in the next article below.?
The article discusses why automation projects in the government sector often do not meet their goals. The author notes that many government agencies have invested heavily in automation technologies with the aim of increasing efficiency and reducing costs, but despite the investments, many projects fail to deliver the expected results. The main problems discussed include:?
The author suggests that government agencies should work closely with technology experts and private sector partners to ensure that automation projects are intelligently designed and implemented.?
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How to be recession ready with intelligent automation | Venture Beat?
Automation supplies a crucial step to prepare for increasing costs driven by economic uncertainty. The article cites a figure of $5.3 billion spent annually on manual document processing – resources that could be redirected to improve other business objectives.?
The article also discusses common mistakes to avoid when beginning to automate – including gaining stakeholder support and having a clear plan supporting key business initiatives.?
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How Innovative Tech Investments Like AI and RPA Differentiate Professional Services Firms | Acceleration Economy Network?
AI and RPA may represent major changes in what makes a Professional Service Firm appealing to their potential clients. The article here suggests that advancements in these technologies are disrupting decisions that might have previously been made based solely on the firm’s reputation or experience. Clients may choose to evaluate law firms, consulting firms, accountancies, and more based on their available technology, mastery of that technology at the firm, and their ease of use.?
This is the first time I’ve seen this perspective – I'm curious to continue following.?
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RPA Platform Updates & Technology News?
There are several significant updates from Microsoft Power Automate this week including the introduction of:?
I hope you find this newsletter valuable. Please leave comments below and share the articles that you find most interesting. Have a wonderful week!?
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About Andrew Woessner?
After experiencing firsthand the impact of automation at Telogical Systems in 2018, I have been on a mission to help mid-sized businesses take advantage of cost-effective automation technologies to continuously innovate and streamline their businesses.??
If you’re just beginning your automation journey, here are some things to help you out:?