{"id":14545,"date":"2023-03-06T11:29:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T11:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/?p=14545"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T11:29:55","slug":"hyperautomation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/hyperautomation\/","title":{"rendered":"How hyperautomation will shape the digital workplace in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of all the factors influencing the<\/span> digital workplace<\/span><\/a> in 2023,<\/span> hyperautomation<\/span><\/a> technology tops the list for saving money and time as well as allowing employees to pursue higher-level tasks. Many technology innovators have repeatedly shown that the methods they use to implement new technologies are inefficient and costly. However, when companies fully utilize the potential of hyperautomation, they can sustain growth in previously impossible ways.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

To underpin the size of hyperautomation within the business world, <\/span>einnews<\/span><\/a> predicts that <\/span>the size of the hyperautomation market will grow to USD $26.5 billion by 2028<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

To help you understand how hyperautomation will shape the digital workplace in 2023, we\u2019ll dive into defining hyperautomation, providing an overview of the digital workplace, and exploring many other factors to optimize your use of hyperautomation for success.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What is hyperautomation?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

\"What<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hyperautomation incorporates automation into an organization’s business operations by leveraging powerful technologies such as <\/span>robotic process automation (RPA)<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>artificial intelligence (AI)<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>machine learning (ML)<\/span><\/a>. It automates essential processes and procedures without manual intervention by developing a comprehensive automation ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, hyperautomation and automation technologies often get confused. Let’s separate the two by looking at differentiating factors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Automation vs. hyperautomation<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

\"Automation<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Automation and hyperautomation are similar but different terms, which is why people often confuse the two. Let\u2019s look at both terms separately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Automation<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

You can quickly identify and automate time-consuming business procedures using automation technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and process mining. These tools allow businesses to streamline tedious processes to maximize efficiency using regular <\/span>automation<\/b>.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

Hyperautomation<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

Hyperautomation<\/b> revolutionizes how businesses operate, taking them beyond simple automation by introducing an infrastructure of advanced technologies that allow rapid scaling of operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In contrast to automation, hyperautomation incorporates technologies that take the automation process one step further, such as AI, machine learning algorithms, and optical character recognition (OCR) to replicate human behavior and intelligence. Hyperautomation enables businesses to carry out intricate tasks requiring humans to input data, analyze information or make decisions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The role of robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) in hyperautomation<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) leverages computer programs known as software robots to automate tedious and repetitive tasks. To provide a clear example of how RPA works: In manual data entry operations, an employee reads the input forms submitted by customers and then enters that information into a spreadsheet. RPA allows a company to automate the repetitive parts of this process so the employee can concentrate on higher level tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

AI and ML have become commonplace in digital workplaces for many years, yet they take on a new level of importance when companies use them as part of emerging hyperautomation technology. While RPA is already integral to this concept, AI is also critical to handling large volumes of unstructured data such as emails, chats, text messages, and purchase orders.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A crucial element of hyperautomation is intelligent automation, which encompasses RPA, natural language processing (NLP), digital process automation, decision management architecture, and intelligent business process management structures (iBPMS).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

How hyperautomation plays into digital transformation<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

Hyperautomation is key to a successful digital transformation as it streamlines processes and optimizes organizational workflows. It speeds up production times, facilitates powerful insights, ensures accuracy, and enhances human decision-making in life science firms. Doing so enables companies to stay agile while successfully meeting their objectives.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With its ability to automate complex tasks such as data analysis, predictive analytics, and more, hyperautomation has become an invaluable tool for companies looking to streamline their operations and maximize profits as part of digital transformation initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It also enables them to pivot quickly to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market environment. As we move <\/span>into this new era of automation technology, businesses must equip themselves with strategies to<\/span> incorporate these tools into their existing workflows to optimize them. To achieve this, examining an overview of the digital workplace is necessary as we consider where hyperautomation fits into our current work environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Overview of the digital workplace<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

To optimize hyperautomation work, it is essential first to give an overview of the digital workplace. Let’s begin with a definition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What is the digital workplace?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

\"Digital<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The digital workplace is a virtualized version of your office powered by cloud computing and other tools. Here you can easily use various applications to promote productivity and collaboration. Our<\/span> State of Digital Adoption report<\/span><\/a> shows what a large part the applications budget plays in developing a successful digital workplace, as <\/span>most enterprise<\/b> companies spent an average of USD 31 million on applications in 2022<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The shifting nature of the digital workplace means that the company must modify its environment to optimize its potential.\u00a0 Observing and acting on the top digital workplace trends for 2023 allows companies to focus their investments toward the best technologies to compete and succeed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Top digital workplace trends for 2023<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

\"Top<\/span><\/p>\r\n

We recently published our list of the<\/span> top ten strategic workplace trends for 2023<\/span><\/a>, which included:<\/span><\/p>\r\n