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Automated Capacity Forecasting Using Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
By Per Bauer on Mon, 06/07/2021
Better understand the different options for capacity forecasting and their characteristics, including using predictive analytics and machine learning. And learn how to choose the optimal forecasting method based on your business needs and maximize the accuracy and value of your planning efforts.
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15 Business Process Automation Examples
Sun, 11/29/2020
Read these 15 top business process automation (BPA) examples and see how your organization can streamline mission-critical processes.
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How to Get Buy-In for Your IT Cost Optimization Strategy
By Per Bauer on Fri, 08/28/2020
Policy alone is rarely enough to influence change. Lasting impact requires buy-in from the organization and is best achieved using a mix of different influence levers.
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The Difference Between BPA and Job Scheduling and When You Need Both
Thu, 02/27/2020
BPA and job scheduling aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, an enterprise may use a job scheduler to support its wider BPA strategy.
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The Top 9 Microsoft Application Tasks You Should be Automating
Fri, 12/27/2019
From Outlook inboxes to Excel spreadsheets to PowerShell scripts, Microsoft is ubiquitous in the work place. Learn how to automate Microsoft application tasks.
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Benefits of Business Process Automation: Five Problems BPA Can Solve
Wed, 10/30/2019
You’ve heard all about business process automation and how it can save enterprises time and money. But how do you know if your business has a need for BPA software? Here are five common problems you might be facing that can easily be solved with the right automation tool
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How to Calculate RPA ROI
By John Grancarich on Fri, 09/27/2019
Once you get an RPA project up and running, how do you know if it's successful or not? How do you measure the ROI?
I'm going to walk you through, in real time, how to calculate RPA ROI for your project. To show you how we can do this, we're going to take a real Fortra RPA customer example and walk you through the analysis.
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The Various Types of Business Process Automation
Fri, 08/30/2019
While each type of automation has its benefits, some are much better at integrating across systems and applications to seamlessly share information. In fact, now that automation can be applied across your enterprise in various departments, it’s the perfect time to learn more about this powerful capability and what it can mean for your organization.
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How to Get Started with RPA
By John Grancarich on Fri, 07/05/2019
RPA is one of the fastest growing segments in the enterprise software space, and I want to tell you just a little bit about it. So, what is RPA? Well, at its simplest, RPA is software that automates human tasks.
Four characteristics for a good RPA project
Repetitive Tasks
Rule Based
High Volume
Prone to Human Error
You might be wondering, is this even really a...
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13 Helpful Resources to Get You Started with Business Process Automation
Fri, 06/28/2019
Researching any new technology for your business may feel like a daunting task. But when it comes to business process automation (BPA)—also referred to as robotic process automation (RPA)—we’ve got you covered!
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How to Improve IT Efficiency: 3 Strategies to Keep Services Up and Costs Down
By Per Bauer on Wed, 06/26/2019
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How to Answer Key Capacity Planning Strategy Questions
Fri, 06/21/2019
Anyone who works for a large organization knows that July isn’t just a time for fireworks and BBQs. It’s also when you plan your budget for the next fiscal year.
If you work in IT, you know you’re always expected to have an answer for everything. But when it comes to planning your budget, there are really only two questions that need to be asked.
Do you have enough resources on hand for the next...
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The True Cost of Workload-Related Outages
Thu, 06/06/2019
Underestimating the consequences of downtime can be hugely detrimental to your productivity. Accurately calculating those costs won’t just prevent disasters, but also help you effectively manage your capacity planning efforts.