Automation using Software Robots

Automation of repetitive office tasks using software robots.

There are many questions that arise when the topic of automation is discussed. Different groups will see automation from different perspectives but as a society there is a general acceptance of the changes delivered through automation.

Questions often include:

• Automate what?
• Why automate?
• How will automation impact my job?
• Can we automate this?
• Will automation deliver benefits?
• Is automation more trouble than it is worth?
• Can you switch automation off?

In different parts of the website, Ether Solutions provides answers to these questions and more. For the type of automation that Ether Solutions implements, there is a Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ).

Automation Project

When contemplating Automation project, it is more than just the technology which needs to be considered. A programme of activity needs to be defined which encompasses People, Process and the Technology. Ether Solutions has developed its 90 Day Automation method to provide a guidance on the creation of a programme.

Does Automation need to take 90 days?

Ether Solutions has developed an automation for a process and deployed it into Production in 14 days elapsed from the initial discussion. Of course the scenario can vary for every client and many of the factors depend upon the priorities for the project.

To help build awareness of RPA technology and the opportunity it presents for a business, Ether Solutions provides a document explaining how managers are using RPA to achieve business objectives.

Are there Positive and Negative aspects for Automation?

Detailed questions about automation are covered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on RPA. This blog post on the “Pros and Cons” provides a good overview.

The benefits from automation with RPA can be quantitively defined and seen in quality metrics.

An increase in productivity is often the focus for automation and is usually the main driver when examining the ROI for an automation programme.

Can automation be used in any industry?

Ether Solutions has implemented RPA solutions for a broad mix of clients and is pleased to share some case studies. Not every client wants to declare the benefits that have achieved through automation as they consider it to a competitive advantage for their business.