From Robotic Process Automation to Intelligent Process Automation Emerging Trends
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https://doi.org/10.67228/30715725/IJIARE-2018PI9M3TPublished 04-04-2018
Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Process Automation (IPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Business Process Automation (BPA), Automation Trends, Digital Transformation, Cognitive Automation, Process Optimization, Future of Work Issue
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[1]C. King, “From Robotic Process Automation to Intelligent Process Automation Emerging Trends”, IJIARE, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 01–08, Apr. 2018, doi: 10.67228/30715725/IJIARE-2018PI9M3T.Abstract
The landscape of business process automation is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into traditional robotic process automation. This paper examines the evolution from RPA to Intelligent Process Automation (IPA), discussing how AI and ML technologies are disrupting and enhancing business processes. We analyze the current trends, applications, and future prospects of IPA, identifying key research challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and business process management. Our findings aim to provide insights for organizations considering the adoption of IPA and to stimulate further research in this emerging field.
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[1]C. King, “From Robotic Process Automation to Intelligent Process Automation Emerging Trends”, IJIARE, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 01–08, Apr. 2018, doi: 10.67228/30715725/IJIARE-2018PI9M3T.
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