Beyond RPA: How LLMs Are Ushering in a New Era of Intelligent Process Automation
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From RPA to Intelligent Process Automation Businesses are composed of
countless interconnected processes—from customer acquisition to financial
management—and over the years, automation has played a pivotal role in
managing these complexities. Early forms of automation, like Robotic
Process Automation (RPA), allowed companies to handle repetitive,
rule-based tasks, freeing up humans for higher-value work. However, despite
the promise, RPA often failed to scale or address unstructured data,
leaving a huge gap in enterprise-wide adoption.
Today, we are at the cusp of a new era in process automation, driven by the
capabilities of large language models (LLMs). These AI systems go far
beyond the simple, rule-based bots of yesteryear, offering more
intelligent, adaptable, and expansive solutions. By exploring the evolution
of process automation across three generations—from rule-based automation
to today’s LLM-powered AI agents—we’ll understand how this shift creates
new opportunities for businesses and startups alike.