Technology Magazine May 2023 | Page 133

AI / ML

“ Machine vision is a key part of unleashing the full potential of RPA – yet it is rarely included in the automation conversation ”

TONY MCCANDLESS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER , SS & C BLUE PRISM
help organisations identify and execute highimpact automations to get better outcomes , enabling teams to focus on areas that are uniquely human .”
Machine vision powering automation As Tony McCandless , Chief Technology Officer at SS & C Blue Prism , explains , optimising processes and systems with advanced automation has the potential to improve efficiencies , supporting companies as they look to not just survive but thrive in a volatile environment . But , as he describes , machine vision is the key to unleashing automation ’ s full potential .
“ Machine learning ( ML ), AI , and RPA are all terms we frequently hear when discussing the value of advanced automation ,” he says . “ Machine vision , however , is a key part of unleashing the full potential of these technologies – yet it is rarely included in the automation conversation .”
Automation adoption has accelerated in recent years , according to a report by McKinsey , becoming essential for businesses to remain competitive across industries . While organisations are prioritising these investments , they are also facing increasing cost pressures , with the aftershocks of the pandemic , supply chain disruptions and geopolitical events all having an impact .
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