5 RPA trends to watch in 2022

The traditional model of enterprise software development relies on a small team of highly skilled developers working in isolation. However, it is no longer fit for purpose. Today’s businesses need to be able to respond quickly to change. And this requires a far more agile and collaborative approach to software development.

Low-code/no-code platforms are democratizing the world of software development by making it possible for non-technical users to build applications without the need for coding skills. This new breed of ‘citizen developers’ is playing an increasingly important role in the future of work. They’ll be able to quickly develop and deploy applications that meet the ever-changing needs of their businesses.

We expect low-code/no-code platforms to become even more popular in 2022 as businesses look to gain a competitive edge by empowering their employees to build the applications they need to be successful.

According to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc., worldwide spending on technologies that enable hyperautomation will reach $596.6 billion in 2022 — up from $481.6 billion in 2020.

Hyperautomation involves the application of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Its purpose is to increasingly automate processes and augment human capabilities. It represents the next level on the automation journey. A journey where enterprises move beyond process automation to intelligent, data-driven orchestration of work.

Gartner predicts that by 2024, companies will be able to reduce operational expenses by 30% by integrating hyperautomation solutions with redesigned operational processes.

In hyperautomation, everything that can be automated will be automated. This is a huge shift from traditional RPA, which automates only structured tasks within predefined rules and processes. Hyperautomation goes beyond this to include unstructured tasks powered by AI and ML. The result is a far more comprehensive and effective automation program. A program that can greatly improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across the organization.

Hyperautomation is already having a major impact on businesses around the world. And this is only set to continue in 2022 as the technology matures and becomes more widely adopted.

A center of excellence (COE) is a responsible group for promoting best practices within the organization.  They provide expert guidance on a particular subject or technology.

Organizations that adopt automation technologies will need a COE to manage and optimize their investment. The COE can help achieve business outcomes by providing expertise and knowledge sharing. Additionally, the COE can help drive the adoption of best practices, standardize processes, and promote reuse across the organization.

The establishment of a COE is often seen as a sign that an organization is serious about its automation journey. And it is committed to achieving long-term success with the technology. We expect to see more businesses setting up COEs in 2022 to get the most out of their automation programs.

Digital workers are software robots that automate tasks by emulating human users. They can be deployed to carry out a wide range of tasks, from the simple and repetitive to the more complex and cognitive.

Digital workers are set to become an increasingly important part of the workforce in 2022 as businesses look to automate more and more tasks. They offer a number of advantages over traditional RPA solutions. These advantages include the ability to work unsupervised, 24/7; handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and scale quickly and easily to meet changing business needs.

Digital workers are particularly well-suited to knowledge work and other high-value tasks that require cognitive skills such as decision making, natural language processing, and pattern recognition. As such, they are set to play a vital role in the future of work.

Complex rules-based systems are no longer able to keep up with the pace of change in today’s dynamic business environment. This has led to a new generation of out-of-the-box and semantic automation solutions that are much more flexible and adaptable.

Out-of-the-box and semantic automation are two closely related trends that are set to revolutionize the world of RPA in 2022. Out-of-the-box automation refers to solutions that can be deployed without the need for customization or scripting. It makes it much easier and faster to implement. Semantic automation, on the other hand, is liberation from rules-based development processes. This is where robots observe processes and emulate them without following predetermined rules.

Both of these approaches offer a far more user-friendly and efficient way of automating tasks, and as such are likely to become increasingly popular in the coming year.

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RPA is already having a major impact on businesses around the world, and this is only set to continue in 2022 as the technology matures and becomes more widely adopted.

At Kiimkern, we believe that to fully unlock the benefits of automation, you need to take a holistic approach that encompasses both process and technology. Our team of experts can help you to assess your business needs and identify opportunities for automation. We also offer a range of out-of-the-box and bespoke RPA solutions that are designed to meet the specific needs of your business.

To find out more about our RPA solutions and how we can help you to achieve your business goals, contact us today.