Description
Guest Forward by KPMG partner
Introduction (Quick overview of what the book will cover, chapter-by-chapter)
Part 1: Understanding the Fundamentals
Chapter 1: RPA FoundationsGoal: Provide a high-level overview of RPA, such as with the definitions of key terms, the history of the industry and the overall pros/cons.
Chapter 2: Why RPA?Goal: This chapter takes a detailed look at the main benefits of RPA and how the technology can signficantly improve the productivity of a company. There will also be a look at several use cases.
Chapter 3: Implementing RPAGoal: Provide a look at the best practices and guidelines for implementing RPA within an organization. The focus will be on showing the step-by-step process for a successful deployment - from initial concept to the management of the system once it is installed. There will also be a look at using tools for the IT assessment and integration as well as bringing on consultants to help map out the workflow processes.
Part 2: The RPA Software VendorsNote: Each chapter will have a profile of a top vendor in RPA: UIPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Kofax, Pegasystems, Kyron and NTT-AT (this list is based on the marketshare analysis from Gartner).
Goal: For each profile, there will be a look at the company's background (founders, funding, backers and timeline) and a look at the core platform capabilities. There will also be a look at the pros/cons of the technology, backed up by specific use cases.
Chapter 4: UiPath
Chapter 5: Automation Anywhere
Chapter 6: Blue Prism
Chapter 7: Kofax
Chapter 8: Pegasystems
Chapter 9: Kyron
Chpater 10: NTT-AT
Part 3: Getting the Max From RPA
Chapter 11: Evaluating An RPA SystemGoal: This chapter will be a recap of what's covered in the book, going over the main takeaways. There will also be a look at how to evaluate an RPA system.
Appendix: Links to blogs, videos & websitesGlossary
Author: Tom Taulli
Publisher: Apress
Published: 02/29/2020
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9781484257289
ISBN10: 1484257286
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Networking | Hardware
- Computers | Artificial Intelligence | General
- Business & Economics | Information Management
Introduction (Quick overview of what the book will cover, chapter-by-chapter)
Part 1: Understanding the Fundamentals
Chapter 1: RPA FoundationsGoal: Provide a high-level overview of RPA, such as with the definitions of key terms, the history of the industry and the overall pros/cons.
Chapter 2: Why RPA?Goal: This chapter takes a detailed look at the main benefits of RPA and how the technology can signficantly improve the productivity of a company. There will also be a look at several use cases.
Chapter 3: Implementing RPAGoal: Provide a look at the best practices and guidelines for implementing RPA within an organization. The focus will be on showing the step-by-step process for a successful deployment - from initial concept to the management of the system once it is installed. There will also be a look at using tools for the IT assessment and integration as well as bringing on consultants to help map out the workflow processes.
Part 2: The RPA Software VendorsNote: Each chapter will have a profile of a top vendor in RPA: UIPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Kofax, Pegasystems, Kyron and NTT-AT (this list is based on the marketshare analysis from Gartner).
Goal: For each profile, there will be a look at the company's background (founders, funding, backers and timeline) and a look at the core platform capabilities. There will also be a look at the pros/cons of the technology, backed up by specific use cases.
Chapter 4: UiPath
Chapter 5: Automation Anywhere
Chapter 6: Blue Prism
Chapter 7: Kofax
Chapter 8: Pegasystems
Chapter 9: Kyron
Chpater 10: NTT-AT
Part 3: Getting the Max From RPA
Chapter 11: Evaluating An RPA SystemGoal: This chapter will be a recap of what's covered in the book, going over the main takeaways. There will also be a look at how to evaluate an RPA system.
Appendix: Links to blogs, videos & websitesGlossary
Author: Tom Taulli
Publisher: Apress
Published: 02/29/2020
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9781484257289
ISBN10: 1484257286
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Networking | Hardware
- Computers | Artificial Intelligence | General
- Business & Economics | Information Management
About the Author
Tom Taulli has been developing software since the 1980s. In college, he started his first company, which focused on the development of e-learning systems. He created other companies as well, including Hypermart.net that was sold to InfoSpace in 1996. Along the way, Tom has written columns for online publications such as BusinessWeek.com, TechWeb.com, and Bloomberg.com. He also writes posts on Artificial Intelligence for Forbes.com and is the adviser to various companies in the space. You can reach Tom on Twitter (@ttaulli) or through his website (Taulli.com) where he has an online course on AI.