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Robot vs. Human – the Controversy
There is an inherent tension between the human spirit and technological advancement. These kind of stories go back centuries. One of my favorite stories growing up was of Paul Bunyan, his big blue ox Babe, and the competition with a chain-saw salesperson. Walt Disney...

13 Automation Pitfalls to Avoid
From a practical standpoint, it's hard to see why today's businesses wouldn't invest in automation. Benefits include saving precious time and money, keeping knowledge in-house, improving quality, and maximizing efficiency. In fact, Gartner predicts that 69% of...

5 Crazy Uses for Automation Technology
Most uses for automation affect day-to-day processes, like running payroll, monitoring in-boxes, or running basic back-office processes. But as innovation skyrockets in the area of automation technology, we're seeing more and more crazy ways to use it. Here are a few...

What Is Software Testing & Is It Necessary?
Whether you’re having custom software or a process automation created, software testing should be part of the equation. But what is software testing? Is it necessary, or is it just a waste of time? What Is Software Testing? Software testing is the process software...

How to Automate Your Business
4 Processes Every Business Should Automate Larger businesses are going all in on automating routine processes, but did you know that automation can be affordable for smaller businesses too? Small businesses and sole proprietorships can grow in two ways: either by...

What Is Robotic Process Automation, and How Does It Work?
Although it’s continuing to rise in popularity, business process automation has been around for a long time. But robotic process automation (RPA) has only been around since the early 2000s. And we are still learning all the possible ways to use it. RPA technology is...

Benefits of RPA in the Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry was one of the first to truly embrace automation with its physical production line robots. And that’s not changing as automation technology continues to evolve. Back-office operations are the next area in which manufacturers are attacking...

What Is Custom Software?
Custom software is the catch-all category for any kind of brand-new software. At RoboSource, we mostly specialize in two kinds of custom software: Web applications Mobile applications Web Applications A web application is a computer program that uses web technologies...

6 Ways Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Can Reduce Costs
It’s no secret that companies are turning to robotic process automation (RPA) to increase accuracy and efficiency. But did you know that RPA is also a huge cost saver? Experts estimate that using RPA saves between 25 and 80% on current operational costs. Can Robotic...

What Is the Difference Between BPA Vs. RPA?
How does Business Process Automation (BPA) differ from Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? It’s really a question of bigger picture versus smaller picture. Business Process Automation is the broad umbrella term that encompasses all of digital process automation – that...