RPA

Fostering artificial intelligence integration, Microsoft's latest, Copilot Pro is packed with AI-backed features in Office apps, transforming the user experience.

Berlin-based n8n, known for its “fair code” workflow automation platform, garners $1.5 million in seed funding from Sequoia and firstminute Capital, highlighting Sequoia's increasing interest in the European market. The platform is set to enhance integration and promote seamless collaboration between apps, fostering efficiency during the ongoing pandemic.

Microsoft has introduced new Robotic Process Automation (RPA) features to its Power Platform. Following the acquisition of Softomotive, Power Automate Desktop app now allows anyone to automate desktop workflows without programming, similar to AppMaster no-code platform.

Venture fund AFK Sistema's Sistema SmartTech has invested in Directual, a low-code platform for web and app development. The funding will boost the company's growth and expansion into new markets. Directual's versatile platform and integration capabilities show promise in the global low-code programming market.

The rapid growth of no-code, workflow, RPA, and low-code application development are converging and large companies are acquiring startups to enter the space.

Salesforce announces the integration of RPA bots in its MuleSoft platform, aiming to accelerate digital business transformation initiatives. The no-code approach can be employed by both professional developers and citizen developers, reducing time and effort while being more adaptable to the rapidly changing systems and business requirements.

Forrester Research predicts the RPA software market will reach $6.5 billion by 2025, but growth will start to flatten in 2023.