AI-Powered Business Automation in 2026: From Robotic Process Automation to Intelligent Workflows
Introduction: The New Era of Intelligent Automation The automation landscape has undergone a revolutionary transformation. What began as simple rule-based robotic process automation (RPA) has evolved into sophisticated AI-powered intelligent automation capable of understanding context, making decisions, and handling exceptions autonomously. According to Gartner’s 2025 Strategic Technology Trends, 80% of organizations have adopted intelligent automation technologies, with 45% now using AI-augmented automation tools that combine RPA, machine learning, and natural language processing. ...