Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that allows businesses to automate repetitive, mundane tasks that would otherwise be performed by humans. This technology is quickly gaining popularity as it offers a wide range of benefits for businesses of all sizes. In this blog post, we will explore some examples of tasks that RPA can perform within an organisation, as well as key benefits of RPA and how it can help your business become more efficient and cost-effective.
Across most organisations, there are a certain number of tasks that can be major pain points for an organisation, particularly ones that deal with the processing of handwritten forms or images. Some examples of this include:
- Workflow automation: A company may have a process that involves multiple steps that need to be manually performed by a business user (e.g., creating new user accounts when a new employee joins).
- Screen scraping and optical character recognition (OCR) technologies: A photo may be submitted from a customer with key information, which is currently being manually extracted by a business user.
- Natural language processing (NLP) and speech recognition technologies: Handwritten notes or letters may be posted to a company, or phone calls may be recorded to capture information. This content must be processed, again requiring manual effort from a business user.
The concept of RPA within a business is to identify these tasks, outline a solution to automate these tasks wherever possible and
- Increased efficiency: RPA allows businesses to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up employees to focus on more important, value-added activities. This results in increased efficiency and productivity, as well as improved accuracy and consistency.
- Reduced costs: RPA can help businesses save money by reducing the need for manual labour and cutting down on errors. In addition, RPA can also help businesses save on costs associated with training and employee turnover.
- Improved customer service: RPA can help businesses improve customer service by automating tasks such as answering customer inquiries and processing orders. This can lead to faster response times and improved customer satisfaction.
- Increased scalability: RPA allows businesses to easily scale up or down their automation efforts as needed. This makes it easy for businesses to adapt to changes in demand and grow as needed.
- Better data management: RPA can help businesses better manage their data by automating tasks such as data entry, data validation, and data mining. This can lead to improved data accuracy and better decision-making.
Overall, RPA is a powerful technology that can help businesses of all sizes improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service. It is a cost-effective, scalable, and flexible solution that can help businesses stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment.
However, it is important to note that RPA implementation and integration in an organization can be a complex process that requires proper planning, implementation, and management of the software. Aspira provides the expertise that can help you with the implementation and ensure your organization is getting the most out of the technology. Book a free consultation with Aspira today to see how your organisation can benefit from RPA technology.


Ian Jones - Biz Apps Solutions Architect
Ian has been working with Aspira for the past 9 years, with a heavy focus in developing solutions for business using Microsoft Technology. He works as a solutions architect with the business applications team, delivering solutions using SharePoint, Dynamics, Project Online and the Power Platform for a variety of clients across many industries.