Automation
Automation is the use of technology and machinery to perform tasks or processes without direct human intervention. It does this by assigning repetitive, routine, or time-consuming tasks to machines or software systems.
It plays an increasingly important role across different industries, ranging from manufacturing and logistics to information technology and business processes; to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance productivity.
As technology advances, new and more sophisticated opportunities for automation are appearing to help organizations stay competitive in the modern business landscape. Our resources explore how to get the best out of automation and the very latest advances in automation tools and technology.
Accenture adopts more than 450 AI agents to automate processes
April 10 by Michael Hill
Accenture and Pipefy have developed more than 450 AI agents that transform processes within the companies
Freshfields embarks on AI-led digital transformation with Google Cloud
April 09 by Michael Hill
Freshfields is integrating new AI-powered tools into legal workflows to boost collaboration and productivity
Schaeffler & Accenture pave way for industrial humanoid robots with NVIDIA & Microsoft tech
April 08 by Michael Hill
Schaeffler AG is working with Accenture to reinvent industrial automation with physical artificial intelligence and robotics
How Merck uses task mining to uncover inefficiencies & automation opportunities
March 26 by Michael Hill
Merck’s Steve Carpenter explores how the science and technology company uses task mining to drive business value
Oracle unveils Agentic AI Studio to accelerate process automation
March 26 by Michael Hill
Oracle claims Agentic AI Studio will help customers extend process automation and achieve more while spending less
Generative AI transforms sales processes through enhanced analytics & faster response times
March 26 by Michael Hill
NetApp fuels agentic AI reasoning, ABB simplifies industrial device maintenance and Richmond and Wandsworth Councils complete breakthrough voice AI pilot
Johnson & Johnson commits to tech & automation in huge $55 billion US investment
March 25 by Michael Hill
Johnson & Johnson is investing more than $55 billion to enhance various business areas including technology, automation and operations
Air New Zealand takes flight with AI-focused digital transformation strategy
March 25 by Michael Hill
Air New Zealand is overhauling its digital infrastructure and putting AI at the heart of operations
Heineken opens generative AI lab to enhance digital transformation
March 20 by Michael Hill
The lab will lead the development of advanced, scalable generative AI solutions including agentic systems that can autonomously solve complex problems
Reimagining workflows with agentic AI
March 20 by Abhishek Soni
Explore the future of workflow automation as agentic AI enhances efficiency, adapts in real-time and drives specific business outcomes
The future of OPEX: How digital transformation is changing process improvement
March 17 by Nikhil Pal
AI, the internet of things and robotic process automation are reshaping how businesses approach operational excellence
Gap leans on AI to enhance productivity, revenue & customer experience
March 13 by Michael Hill
Gap’s AI-driven focus comes after the apparel firm laid the groundwork for its AI strategy last year
