In the digital transformation era, a deep understanding of the key technologies used in digitalization and automation is essential for any organization aiming to remain competitive and efficient. This article continues the series by exploring the main technologies that underpin modern digitalization and automation processes, providing insight into their functionality, benefits, and potential applications.
Author: Radu Mărgărit
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RPA refers to a class of generic “robot” software used to automate repetitive and rule-based tasks, mimicking human actions in interacting with digital interfaces.
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BPM and WA solutions enable the digitalization, optimization, and automation of organizational workflows.
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AI and ML represent a new class of software applications that allow systems to learn from data, make decisions, and adapt without explicit programming.
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IDP enables (through OCR and software processing) the transformation of physical documents and images into structured and processable digital data.
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IoT connects physical devices to the internet, allowing data collection and exchange for automation and analysis.
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Low-code/no-code platforms enable the rapid development of applications and automations with minimal or no programming.
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Cloud platforms provide the infrastructure and services necessary for scaling and implementing digitalization and automation solutions.
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Understanding and strategically adopting these key technologies can significantly accelerate an organization’s digitalization and automation efforts. Each technology offers unique capabilities and can be applied in various scenarios to improve efficiency, foster innovation, and reduce costs. Our journey towards digitalization will continue in the following article, where we will examine one of the most important challenges of digitalization and automation: resistance to change.