With the surge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, automation has emerged as a sector brimming with potential. By 2030, the demand for automation workforce is expected to continue rising, creating numerous opportunities for IT students and professionals looking to transition into this field.
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Rising demand for automation industry workforce
The automation industry, particularly in RPA, is experiencing remarkable growth. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global RPA market is projected to reach USD 3.97 billion by 2025, with an annual growth rate of up to 30%. This indicates strong interest and investment from businesses in automation solutions, leading to an increasing demand for skilled professionals in this field. The demand spans not only technical roles but also project management and data analysis positions, fostering diverse career development opportunities.
In the United States, with a 40% job growth rate, LinkedIn reports that robotic engineers rank as the second fastest-growing profession. Vietnam is also witnessing a “talent drought,” with IT recruitment demand, especially in automation, increasing by over 50% in 2023 compared to the previous year (according to Navigos Group). Positions such as RPA Developer, RPA Business Analyst, and RPA Project Manager are highly sought after, with competitive salaries ranging from USD 1,500 to 3,000 per month for candidates with 2-5 years of experience.
The evolution of automation
In-depth automation expertise: From traditional RPA to…
Intelligent Automation (IA)
IA is an end-to-end automation solution that integrates RPA with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Traditional RPA primarily focuses on automating repetitive, structured tasks. When combined with AI’s capability to mimic human reasoning, including Machine Learning and Deep Learning, IA scales decision-making processes within organizations. Automated systems can now handle unstructured data, comprehend and respond to complex interactions, and perform tasks requiring higher levels of intelligence.
Cognitive Automation
Cognitive Automation combines AI with Machine Learning technology to automate complex tasks requiring human cognitive abilities. This technology can process unstructured data, learn from experiences, and make decisions through pattern recognition and predictive analysis. With the ability to handle and understand unstructured data, extracting meaning from text, images, and speech, Machine Learning algorithms can perform predictive analysis and fraud detection beyond human capability in terms of speed and accuracy.
Hyperautomation
Hyperautomation merges RPA, AI, and Machine Learning to enhance automation sophistication and support human efforts. The core technology is RPA, coupled with Machine Learning, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), low-code/no-code platforms, and Intelligent Business Process Management suites (IBPMs). This solution, inheriting the benefits of various advanced technologies, is considered a breakthrough that leaders are currently pursuing.
Integrating automation with other technologies
Unstructured data, such as emails, text documents, and images, require specialized tools for analysis and processing. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) have emerged as solutions for unstructured data processing. These two solutions are often combined with RPA to create a comprehensive automation flow, paving the way for Hyperautomation.
OCR is a technology capable of automatically converting scanned documents, PDFs, and images into machine-readable text. OCR software can recognize a variety of alphabets, numbers, and symbols and is often integrated with other applications, such as IDP. IDP combines OCR with Machine Learning and NLP. As the ultimate document processing solution, IDP not only extracts text but also understands context and meaning within the document.
According to the PEAK Matrix 2023 report by Everest Group, akaBot was recognized as a Major Contender for its vision of delivering easily integrable RPA and AI products that comply with data security standards. One of akaBot’s strengths is its comprehensive ecosystem that integrates advanced technologies like IDP. This technology has provided a groundbreaking solution for manual document processing, helping businesses optimize back-office processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Embracing the wave of automation industryworkforce
The automation industry is undergoing significant changes, creating numerous new job opportunities for engineers and IT students. The shift from traditional RPA to integrated technology and specialization demands higher qualifications from professionals. Clear career planning and enhancing specialized knowledge and soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving, will be invaluable assets for future growth.
In Vietnam, Automation Engineering Technology is a rapidly growing field in the 4.0 trend. To keep pace with this trend, young professionals need to upgrade their skills and knowledge related to AI, Machine Learning, and data analysis. Continuous learning will enable professionals to quickly adapt to industry developments and maintain competitiveness in the labor market. This is an ideal time to prepare for a career in automation and seize potential job opportunities in the 2025-2030 period.
akaBot (FPT) provides automation solutions recognized by leading global technology solution evaluation organizations such as Gartner Peer Insights, Everest Group, IDC, etc. Currently, akaBot has a young workforce, with 60% under 30, offering a dynamic work environment, many opportunities to collaborate with international clients, and clear career development paths.
To support the automation technology community, akaBot offers various information and learning channels:
– Vietnam RPA Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rpavn/
– Akademy: https://akademy.akabot.com/
– akaBot Support: https://akabot.com/contact-us/
The development of automation marks a significant turning point in how we approach and apply technology. Connecting with and learning from existing platforms and resources will unlock a promising future for those passionate about and pursuing a career in automation.
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Robotic Process Automation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report
Evolution of Process Automation
akaBot (FPT) is the operation optimization solution for enterprises based on the RPA (Robotic Process Automation) platform combined with Artificial Intelligence, Process Mining, OCR, Intelligent Document Processing, Machine Learning, Conversational AI, etc. Serving clients in 21+ countries, across 08 domains such as Banking & Finances, Retail, IT Services, Manufacturing, and Logistics…, akaBot is featured in “Voice of the Customer” for Robotics Process Automation” by Gartner Peer Insights, G2, and ranked as Top 6 Global RPA Platform by Software Reviews. akaBot also won the prestigious Stevie Award, The Asian Banker Award 2021, Everest Group’s RPA Products PEAK Matrix® 2023, etc.
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