Leverage the low-code/no-code approach in IBM Cloud Pak for business automation to accelerate your organization's digital transformation Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook PDF Key FeaturesGet a comprehensive understanding of IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationTake a deep dive into insights on RPA, workflow automation, and automated decisionsDeploy and manage production-grade automated solutions for scalability, stability, and performanceBook Description COVID-19 has made many businesses change how they work, change how they engage their customers, and even change their products. Several of these businesses have also recognized the need to make these changes within days as opposed to months or weeks. This has resulted in an unprecedented pace of digital transformation; and success, in many cases, depends on how quickly an organization can react to real-time decisions. This book begins by introducing you to IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation, providing a hands-on approach to project implementation. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn to take on business problems and identify the relevant technology and starting point. Next, you'll find out how to engage both the business and IT community to better understand business problems, as well as explore practical ways to start implementing your first automation project. In addition, the book will show you how to create task automation, interactive chatbots, workflow automation, and document processing. Finally, you'll discover deployment best practices that'll help you support highly available and resilient solutions. By the end of this book, you'll have a firm grasp on the types of business problems that can be solved with IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation. What you will learnUnderstand key IBM automation technologies and learn how to apply them Cover the end-to-end journey of creating an automation solution from concept to deploymentUnderstand the features and capabilities of workflow, decisions, RPA, business applications, and document processing with AIAnalyze your business processes and discover automation opportunities with process miningSet up content management solutions that meet business, regulatory, and compliance needsUnderstand deployment environments supported by IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationWho this book is for This book is for robotic process automation (RPA) professionals and automation consultants who want to accelerate the digital transformation of their businesses using IBM automation. This book is also useful for solutions architects or enterprise architects looking for best practices to build resilient and scalable AI-driven automation solutions. A basic understanding of business processes, low-code visual modeling techniques, RPA, and AI concepts is assumed.

Build end-to-end AI solutions with IBM Cloud Pak for Data to operationalize AI on a secure platform based on cloud-native reliability, cost-effective multitenancy, and efficient resource management Key FeaturesExplore data virtualization by accessing data in real time without moving itUnify the data and AI experience with the integrated end-to-end platformExplore the AI life cycle and learn to build, experiment, and operationalize trusted AI at scaleBook Description Cloud Pak for Data is IBM's modern data and AI platform that includes strategic offerings from its data and AI portfolio delivered in a cloud-native fashion with the flexibility of deployment on any cloud. The platform offers a unique approach to addressing modern challenges with an integrated mix of proprietary, open-source, and third-party services. You'll begin by getting to grips with key concepts in modern data management and artificial intelligence (AI), reviewing real-life use cases, and developing an appreciation of the AI Ladder principle. Once you've gotten to grips with the basics, you will explore how Cloud Pak for Data helps in the elegant implementation of the AI Ladder practice to collect, organize, analyze, and infuse data and trustworthy AI across your business. As you advance, you'll discover the capabilities of the platform and extension services, including how they are packaged and priced. With the help of examples present throughout the book, you will gain a deep understanding of the platform, from its rich capabilities and technical architecture to its ecosystem and key go-to-market aspects. By the end of this IBM book, you'll be able to apply IBM Cloud Pak for Data's prescriptive practices and leverage its capabilities to build a trusted data foundation and accelerate AI adoption in your enterprise. What you will learnUnderstand the importance of digital transformations and the role of data and AI platformsGet to grips with data architecture and its relevance in driving AI adoption using IBM's AI LadderUnderstand Cloud Pak for Data, its value proposition, capabilities, and unique differentiatorsDelve into the pricing, packaging, key use cases, and competitors of Cloud Pak for DataUse the Cloud Pak for Data ecosystem with premium IBM and third-party servicesDiscover IBM's vibrant ecosystem of proprietary, open-source, and third-party offerings from over 35 ISVsWho this book is for This book is for data scientists, data stewards, developers, and data-focused business executives interested in learning about IBM's Cloud Pak for Data. Knowledge of technical concepts related to data science and familiarity with data analytics and AI initiatives at various levels of maturity are required to make the most of this book.

TESTIMONIALS “One of the most important books of our times!” – Bernard Marr “An essential reading for anybody who cares about the future of work” – Arianna Huffington "This insightful and practical guidebook is instrumental for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution” – Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum “An insightful exploration of Intelligent Automation” – Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, Author of NYT Bestseller "AI Superpowers" “This field guide is essential reading” – Gartner “Masterful insight, this book is more relevant than ever” – HFS “This book needed to be written” – Forrester ABOUT THE BOOK This is the first book on Intelligent Automation (IA). Also called Hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies, involving people, organizations, machine learning, low-code platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), and more. This book is for everyone – whether you are an experienced practitioner, new to the topic, or simply interested in what the future holds for enterprises, work, life, and society as a whole. Key content of the book: > What is Intelligent Automation (IA)? Why has the use of IA been expanding so rapidly? What are the benefits it unleashes for employees, companies, customers, and society? > How have leading organizations been able to harness the full potential of IA, at scale, and generate massive efficiency gains in the range of 20 to 60%? > How can IA save 10+ million lives per year, triple our global budget for education, eliminate hunger, help protect our planet, or increase the resilience of society to pandemics and crises? What you will get from this book: > Get the lessons learned from 100+ IA transformation successes (and failures) > Benefit from the largest publicly available library of 500+ IA use cases by industry and by business function > Gain access to insights garnered from 200+ IA industry experts Read more about this book: www.intelligentautomationbook.com and get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B08KFLY51Y WHY THIS BOOK? While many books have been published on AI, machine learning, or robotics, a comprehensive reference guidebook had never yet been written on the topic of IA. Also, it seemed essential to us to work towards establishing IA as a field, with its own frameworks, use cases, methods, and critical success factors. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Pascal Bornet is a recognized global expert, thought leader, and pioneer in the field of intelligent automation (IA). He founded and led the IA practices for Mckinsey & Company and Ernst & Young (EY), where he drove hundreds of IA transformations across industries. Bornet is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, and he was awarded Global Top Voice in Technology 2019. lan Barkin is Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at SYKES. He is a globally recognized thought leader and veteran in the IA space. Barkin co-founded Symphony Ventures, a pure-play IA consulting company providing cutting-edge services across all sectors. In 2018, the company was acquired for US$69 million by SYKES, a NASDAQ-listed global leader. Dr. Jochen Wirtz is Vice-Dean MBA Programmes at the National University of Singapore Business School, and Professor of Marketing. He is a well-known and highly acclaimed author with more than 20 books published, including "Services Marketing - People, Technology, Strategy". His research has been published in over 100 academic journal articles, and he received over 40 awards.

A guide to understand the potential of Intelligent Automation across businesses and enterprises. KEY FEATURES ● A comprehensive discussion of key concepts, techniques, and key elements of intelligent automation. ● Expert coverage on combining various technologies, including RPA, AI, Blockchain, and IoT. ● Includes case studies and use cases for successful automation applications. ● Precise guidance on how to scale automation in enterprises. DESCRIPTION 'Intelligent Automation Simplified' guides tech professionals to take a much more simplified and sophisticated step towards developing intelligent automation. This book will explain the basic concepts of smart automation and how to put it into practice for a company. This book explores each stage of automation design and explains how these automation fragments can be brought together in the end-to-end automation of workflow. This book discusses numerous examples and scenarios that will help relate and understand how technology can be used in real life to solve business problems. This book provides a lot of information and insights and helps readers grasp the methodology used to develop an automation solution correctly. With detailed illustrations and real use-cases, you will be able to easily create smart automation solutions and practice how to modify them. Towards the end, the book describes how smart automation expands in a company and discusses the various strategies for large-scale use. The book also highlights the latest trends in intelligent automation and its progress into the future of work. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn about the essential and primary components of intelligent automation. ● Investigate the capabilities of RPA and AI in the development of Intelligent Automation solutions. ● Recognize the factors that will help you choose the best processes for automation. ● Learn how to use the framework to create an Intelligent Automation solution. ● Create a blueprint to scale automation in the enterprise. ● Discover the most recent Intelligent Automation trends from industry experts. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for current and future technical professionals who want to learn about Intelligent Automation, plan, and implement it in an enterprise or consult with clients. Readers should be familiar with the software development workflow and have a basic understanding of advanced technologies such as AI and RPA. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Intelligent Automation 2. Robotic Process Automation 3. Artificial Intelligence in Automation 4. Other technologies in Automation 5. Intelligent Automation Use cases 6. Enterprise Automation Journey 7. Intelligent Automation – Trends and the future

'Instrumental for success in the fourth industrial revolution, this guidebook is unique, pragmatic, and richly illustrated.'Klaus SchwabFounder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum 'One of the most important books of our times! A must-read for everyone that wants to understand how Intelligent Automation is transforming our world...'Bernard MarrInternationally bestselling author and strategic business & technology advisorauthor of The Intelligent Company 'This book is helping us understand the challenges and opportunities that automation, RPA, deep learning, and artificial intelligence represent.'Dr Kai-Fu LeeAuthor of New York Times bestseller, AI Superpowers This book is the first book on the emerging trend of intelligent automation. Also known as hyperautomation, it is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies involving people, organizations, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotic process automation, and more. Accessible for all audiences, this book demonstrates that adopting intelligent automation has now become a condition for business survival. It delves into the technologies leveraged by hyperautomation, new trends relating to the field, and how society and work can be reinvented with intelligent automation.Key Points Covered: What is Intelligent Automation (IA)? Why has the use of IA been expanding so rapidly? What are the benefits it unleashes for people, companies, customers, and society?How have leading organizations been able to harness the full potential of IA, at scale, and generate massive efficiency gains?What are the key trends to follow, and the right decisions that leaders need to be making to thrive in today's environment?How can IA save 10+ million lives per year, triple our global budget for education, eliminate hunger, or help protect our planet?What you will get from this book: Get the lessons learned from 100+ IA transformation successes (and failures)Benefit from the largest publicly available library of 500+ IA use cases by industry and by business functionGain access to insights garnered from 200+ IA industry experts

Strategize and create automated business workflows with Zapier, including AI-integrated functionalities such as the ChatGPT plugin and the OpenAI integration, to minimize repetitive tasks without using code Key Features Discover the newest Zapier features including OpenAI integration and the ChatGPT plugin Explore expert tips and real-life examples to connect 6000+ business apps and automate tasks with Zapier Learn how to manage your account effectively and troubleshoot problems with your Zaps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionOrganizations experience significant issues with productivity when dealing with manual and repetitive tasks. Automate it with Zapier and Generative AI, second edition has been extensively revised to help you analyze your processes and identify repetitive tasks that can be automated between 6000+ cloud-based business applications. This book includes all Zapier’s newest features such as AI functionality using the ChatGPT plugin, drafts, reordering and duplicating steps and paths, subfolders and version history, as well as built-in apps such as Looping, Sub-Zap, Interfaces, Tables, and Transfer. The chapters also contain examples covering various use cases sourced from the Zapier user community. You'll learn how to implement automation in your organization along with key principles and terminology, and take the first steps toward using Zapier. As you advance, you'll learn how to use Zapier’s native functionality and all 27 built-in apps such as Filter, Paths, Formatter, Digest, and Scheduler to enable you to build multi-step Zaps. You’ll also discover how to manage your Zapier account effectively, as well as how to troubleshoot technical problems with your workflows, and use the OpenAI integration to automate AI tasks. By the end of this book, you'll be able to automate your manual and repetitive tasks using Zapier.What you will learn Think outside the box to simplify business workflows and solve productivity problems Strategize how to optimally structure and build your workflow automation in Zapier to prevent errors and excessive task usage Explore the latest built-in apps including Transfer, Interfaces, Tables, Looping, Sub-Zap, and the ChatGPT plugin Discover how to use AI-integrated apps and features with automation Create complex multi-step Zaps using logic, formatting, and calculations Effectively manage your account and troubleshoot problems with your Zaps Who this book is forThis book is for business owners, operations managers, and teams in micro, small, or medium-sized businesses looking at automating repetitive tasks and increasing their productivity using Zapier and AI-integrated features. Service providers offering digital process improvement, systemization, and automation services to their clients such as solutions architects, process consultants, business analysts, virtual assistants, CRM consultants, OBMs, bookkeepers and accountants will find this book extremely useful. Suitable for new and experienced Zapier users.

Working Machines - An executive’s guide to AI and Intelligent Automation, takes a look at how the renewed vigour for the development of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Automation technology has begun to change how businesses operate. It provides a step-by-step guide to building your own AI and Intelligent Automation strategies and frameworks, while also giving you insight into the way it is currently being used across multiple industries. This extensive guide is brought to you by the minds behind WeAreBrain and Tur.ai, experts in the AI, RPA and business automation fields.