Word of the Day & Pop Quiz: robotic process automation

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Word of the Day & Pop Quiz Daily updates on the latest technology terms | August 31, 2020 robotic process automation Robotic process automation (RPA) is the use of software robots to handle high-volume, repeatable tasks that previously required a human to perform. RPA is best suited to handling data-oriented tasks that are rules-based and monotonous for humans to carry out. RPA software records and then reproduces the steps a human being takes when interacting with an application's graphical user interface. Essentially, RPA bots can be thought of as sophisticated macros that can learn from previous outputs.   RPA bots can be a cost-effective alternative to hiring additional staff or sending work to be outsourced. Because the technology tracks and monitors all the tasks that it automates, it can also help companies become more audit- and regulatory-compliant. Continue reading... Take today's Pop Quiz! Answer key below   1. What do you call a saved sequence of commands or keyboard strokes that can be stored and then recalled with a single command or keyboard stroke? Answer   2. A _______ is a computer program that simulates human activity. a. bot b. mimic Answer   3. What do you call the business practice of hiring a third-party to perform tasks that previously might have been completed in-house? Answer   4. __________ is the act of being in alignment with guidelines, regulations and/or legislation. Answer   5. What do you call a text-based user interface? a. GUI b. CLI Answer Today's Takeaway "Robotic process automation, the much-hyped technology that automates routine digital tasks formerly done by humans, has a long pedigree, dating back to the introduction of macros in the 1950s." -- George Lawton Watch and Learn AI is used in devices and tools you use every day. Watch to learn how AI has proliferated in almost every enterprise and how it affects your daily life. Continue Learning Ultimate guide to RPA This comprehensive guide to robotic process automation explains what RPA is, where it's being deployed and how this disruptive technology is changing how work gets done. Singapore firms struggle with RPA roll-outs Almost three-quarters of Singapore business leaders say their organizations are facing difficulties in scaling up their implementations of robotic process automation. Pandemic shapes RPA market trends The pandemic is influencing organizational structures and changing priorities for enterprises pursuing robotic process automation deployments. Here's what partners can expect. RPA basics: What it is, benefits, downsides, use cases Robotic process automation may be able to help your business, but first you need to understand what it is and what it can and cannot do. IFS VP of AI and RPA shares his take. RPA market's next step? It's complicated Some RPA vendors seek ease of use, while others pursue higher intelligence. Some customers pause RPA projects, while others are getting started. Consultants navigate the tangle.   Pop Quiz Answer Key 1. macro 2. bot 3. outsourcing 4. compliance 5. command line interface Stay in Touch Thank you for reading! For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition (or learning resource) please contact me at mrouse@techtarget.com FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List