The Ultimate Guide to Robotic Process Automation
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
What to know about Robotic Process Automation
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a rapidly evolving technology that automates repetitive, rule-based tasks across various industries, helping organisations enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimise workforce productivity. Exploring stories tagged with RPA reveals how businesses deploy AI-powered bots to streamline complex workflows, improve operational outcomes, and enable digital transformation.
Insights from global and regional companies showcase the growing adoption of RPA platforms, innovative automation solutions, and AI integration boosting areas ranging from finance and customer service to supply chain and compliance management. Readers can learn practical strategies for successful RPA implementation, avoid common pitfalls, and understand the future potential of RPA as it converges with AI and machine learning.
Whether you are an IT professional, business leader, or automation enthusiast, following developments in Robotic Process Automation provides valuable knowledge on how intelligent automation is reshaping the modern workplace and business landscape, driving enhanced productivity and operational resilience.
UK Robotic Process Automation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Foxway Circular UK wins King's Award for SMART software
The award spotlights rising demand for software that helps refurbishers resell compliant devices faster as second-life tech sales expand.
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.
Ravical launches Workspace to back value-based pricing
Accounting firms under pressure to move beyond billable hours now have a new system that prices advisory work by client value rather than time.
FICO urges UK lenders to use AI in collections for payments
Rising missed card payments are straining UK collections teams, as FICO says AI could help lenders manage cases more efficiently and fairly.
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
Public sector and essential services could gain tighter AI controls as OneAdvanced’s IQ keeps data hosted in the UK and embeds governance rules.
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotic Process Automation
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
CFOs to gain margin points by backing AI strategically
Featured News
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Expert Columns
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
Why last-mile compliance is putting ad campaigns at risk
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
From practicing lawyer to legal engineer: Why the safe bet isn't always the best bet
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
AI won't reduce construction disputes unless documentation improves
The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era
Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Recent Robotic Process Automation News
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers face tighter regulatory scrutiny as the platform promises to replace spreadsheet checks with real-time review of all client messages.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Gartner's latest ranking boosts Doxis' appeal to enterprises seeking AI-ready document tools, as rivals race to automate information handling.
ANS names Ali Mustoe-Playfair as Agentic Operations Chief
The new post reflects a push to make AI adoption a business process, as the Manchester firm targets agent support for all staff by 2026.
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
Contact centres are using AI to cut admin, explain demand spikes and help agents, with savings and faster resolutions already visible.
Sage acquires Doyen AI to speed finance software migration
The deal could cut finance-system migration from weeks to days for small businesses, reducing delays, errors and implementation costs.
hivr.ai & Radisson roll out group booking automation
Hotel teams could cut hours of admin as Radisson starts using hivr.ai’s software to automate rooming lists across Europe.
Vernon Building Society taps FintechOS for mortgage overhaul
Borrowers and brokers could see faster mortgage processing as Vernon Building Society adds a new digital layer without replacing core systems.
UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools
Unused subscriptions are leaving UK SMEs exposed to rising SaaS bills, with some firms able to trim GBP £10,000 a year.
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.
OMS adds Curvestone AI compliance checks for mortgages
Mortgage networks can now review every case in minutes, as OMS and Curvestone AI roll out automated checks to curb compliance risk.
Why last-mile compliance is putting ad campaigns at risk
Campaigns can be delayed or pulled from air if rights or regulatory checks are missed at the final delivery stage, costing brands money.
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
The move aims to turn in-house AI know-how into scalable products for corporate learning clients as demand grows for practical deployment.
Braze launches AI tools for marketers & European hosting
Marketers can now automate campaigns and keep customer data in Europe as Braze rolls out AI agents, creative tools and regional hosting.
UK firms using AI assistants but multi-agent workflows lag
Many UK businesses are adding AI admin as staff still check and correct outputs, with only 31% using multi-agent workflows.
Dropbox expands UK partnership with ALSO Cloud Marketplace
UK resellers gain a single route to sell Dropbox’s full portfolio as the tie-up widens to six more EMEA markets and adds local support.
Flagstone & Adclear cut marketing approvals to eight hours
Approval bottlenecks are easing for Flagstone, which says AI has helped slash sign-off times on regulated promotions from two days to eight hours.
Klarus launches AI consultancy to fix weak returns
Companies are under pressure to prove AI spend pays off, as many projects still stall before delivering measurable gains.
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.
UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.
UK finance chiefs prioritise AI accuracy over speed
UK finance leaders see AI mistakes and opaque outputs as the main obstacle to wider use, with trust beating speed in a Bloomberg poll.
Job Moves
ANS names Ali Mustoe-Playfair as Agentic Operations Chief
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout
Silverfin names An Maes CEO to drive European growth
Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group
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