The Ultimate Guide to Robotic Process Automation
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Robotic Process Automation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Omniche targets hidden drain on workplace productivity
Australian firms could reclaim staff time by trimming repetitive admin, with Omniche warning that many AI projects miss the real bottlenecks.
AI is the new battleground in mortgage fraud detection
AI-made fake payslips and deepfakes are exposing lenders that still rely on fragmented mortgage checks, experts warn.
The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade
Failed system upgrades could disrupt production, safety and payroll in Australian mines more than cyberattacks, as AI and ERP change accelerates.
Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI
New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.
Three ways Australian banks can reinvent SME banking
As SMEs demand faster lending and integrated tools, banks risk losing ground unless they cut red tape and modernise their platforms.
AI virtual data rooms are reshaping M&A due diligence
Due diligence is speeding up as purpose-built AI data rooms cut manual review and help buyers and sellers handle complex transactions faster.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotic Process Automation
Appian tops Gartner BOAT rankings in two use cases
UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
Gartner urges CFOs to pilot finance AI with governance
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Quanton launches Australian operations amid AI scepticism
Expert Columns
AI is the new battleground in mortgage fraud detection
The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade
Three ways Australian banks can reinvent SME banking
AI virtual data rooms are reshaping M&A due diligence
The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
Supply chain operators: Here's how to make AI and data work for you
Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027
Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
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?
Recent Robotic Process Automation News
UiPath adds governance & data controls to AI platform
Enterprises adopting AI agents are getting tighter oversight and data boundaries as UiPath expands controls across automation, integration and deployment.
UiPath launches Cartographer to map enterprise work
The software aims to cut the manual effort of documenting workflows before automation projects, while keeping process records aligned with day-to-day practice.
UiPath names 2026 partner awards winners across sectors
UiPath's partner network spans 30 countries and 250 use cases, signalling growing demand for automation projects across industries.
UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing
Enterprise quality teams could cut manual testing as UiPath adds AI agents to run, explore and maintain tests across applications.
Salesforce launches AI agents for business workflows
Businesses will be able to automate sales, support and back-office tasks as Salesforce rolls out role-specific AI agents with built-in controls.
UiPath survey says enterprises still piloting agentic AI
Most large firms are yet to embed AI fully, as data, integration and governance issues keep agentic projects stuck in pilots.
NVIDIA, SAP back OpenBao as secrets tool gains ground
Growing use by major tech groups is helping open source secrets manager OpenBao win trust as cloud and AI credential risks mount.
UiPath launches Maestro Flow for coding agent workflows
Enterprises can now run AI coding-agent workflows in production without rebuilding prototypes, as UiPath adds orchestration and governance controls.
UiPath expands Google Cloud use for shared GPU fleet
Higher availability and more predictable GPU access will support UiPath's AI workloads as scarce H100 chips become harder to secure.
FPT launches MediSight AI framework for healthcare
Healthcare providers could reduce manual administration and compliance work as FPT's new framework targets regulated workflows and fragmented data.
Amazon WorkSpaces gains AI agent access for desktop apps
Legacy desktop software can now be automated without new APIs, as Amazon Web Services opens WorkSpaces applications to AI agents under existing controls.
Quanton marks a decade with six million hours saved
Its founders say the consultancy has avoided redundancies and kept growth lean, even as demand for AI transformation rises across the region.
UiPath launches Maestro Case for complex workflows
Enterprises could cut handling times and improve compliance as UiPath pushes its automation software into more complex, exception-heavy case work.
Workspot launches GUIDE AI automation platform on AWS
Enterprises struggling with legacy software may find it easier to automate tasks, as the platform works without APIs or fragile RPA tools.
Affinda launches conversation tool for document workflows
The new system could cut document automation setup from months to minutes for firms facing heavy paperwork and limited technical resources.
NiCE & Konecta partner to expand AI customer service
Clients could get faster deployments as the tie-up pairs AI workflows with sector rules and human support across global contact centres.
Transporeon launches AI search for carriers across Europe
Transporeon rolls out AI-powered Natural Language Search for carriers, aiming to speed freight bookings and cut clicks across Europe and North America.
Avantra 26 adds AI root cause tool for SAP operations
Avantra 26 adds AI root cause analysis tool to speed SAP incident resolution and deepen links with Cloud ALM and BTP.
Milestone XProtect study finds 133% ROI over three years
Milestone study finds XProtect users achieved a 133% ROI over three years, with security investigations up to 60% faster.
K&L Gates names partner to lead global AI strategy
K&L Gates puts practising partner Jake Bernstein in charge of its global AI drive as the firm expands governance and tool rollout.
