The Ultimate Guide to Robotic Process Automation
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
What to know about Robotic Process Automation
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a rapidly evolving technology that automates repetitive, rule-based tasks across various industries, helping organisations enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimise workforce productivity. Exploring stories tagged with RPA reveals how businesses deploy AI-powered bots to streamline complex workflows, improve operational outcomes, and enable digital transformation.
Insights from global and regional companies showcase the growing adoption of RPA platforms, innovative automation solutions, and AI integration boosting areas ranging from finance and customer service to supply chain and compliance management. Readers can learn practical strategies for successful RPA implementation, avoid common pitfalls, and understand the future potential of RPA as it converges with AI and machine learning.
Whether you are an IT professional, business leader, or automation enthusiast, following developments in Robotic Process Automation provides valuable knowledge on how intelligent automation is reshaping the modern workplace and business landscape, driving enhanced productivity and operational resilience.
Canadian Robotic Process Automation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter
Small businesses can stretch tight budgets further as email, design and analytics platforms help them attract customers and cut manual work.
Float launches AI tool to automate Canadian tax coding
Canadian finance teams could save hours of month-end admin as Float’s new AI tool auto-codes card transactions with 90% precision.
Maket launches Version 2 of AI home design platform
Homeowners can now draft and revise layouts in plain language as the Montreal startup’s latest release bundles planning, editing and visualisation.
Safe Software wins data integration platform award
Used by more than 20,000 organisations, FME has been recognised for simplifying data access as Safe Software expands into AI and digital twins.
Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution
The deal could ease strain on understaffed call centres by automating routine non-emergency calls and redirecting escalations to 911 staff.
Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap
Canadian accounting firms could cut manual payroll work and compliance errors as the new platform centralises dozens of client runs.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotic Process Automation
UiPath named Leader in Forrester document mining wave
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Featured News
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Exclusive: Viafoura's Mark Zohar on the future of media engagement
Viafoura's Mark Zohar says AI and data will power loyal, paying news communities as publishers abandon dependence on big platforms.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Expert Columns
6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
From practicing lawyer to legal engineer: Why the safe bet isn't always the best bet
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
AI won't reduce construction disputes unless documentation improves
Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Recent Robotic Process Automation News
Miovision launches Mateo AI agent for traffic engineering
Traffic departments could cut investigation work by up to 95 per cent as the new tool queries fragmented network data in plain English.
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
Only 10% of customers rate service as great, as fragmented systems and poor empathy are driving churn and frustration.
Telus Health sees AI easing Canada's medical record gaps
Fragmented patient data is still slowing care and adding to doctors’ workload, with 71% saying better interoperability would help most.
AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next
AI-fuelled fintech mega-deals are surging, but most buyers lack the operating model and culture to turn shiny assets into real value.
PWL Capital selects d1g1t for wealth tech overhaul
PWL Capital taps d1g1t to replace spreadsheets with a bilingual, API-driven wealth platform for its USD $7 billion advisory business.
Exclusive: Viafoura's Mark Zohar on the future of media engagement
Viafoura's Mark Zohar says AI and data will power loyal, paying news communities as publishers abandon dependence on big platforms.
BDO Canada unveils AI Vision 2030 to boost productivity
BDO Canada launches AI Vision 2030 to embed agentic AI across its operations and client services, targeting long-standing productivity gaps.
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
Canada's AI-led healthcare boom is running on ageing systems, raising cyber risks and outages that threaten the promise of smarter care.
David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business
After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.
Compugen & AXL team up to drive applied AI at scale
Compugen has partnered with Toronto venture studio AXL to co-develop and scale applied AI solutions for large enterprise customers.
TELUS, RingCentral boost Business Connect with AI tools
TELUS and RingCentral will infuse Business Connect with AI assistants, receptionists and insights tools, rolling out to users in early 2026.
Bizcap Canada relaunch brings new portal & pricing
Bizcap Canada relaunches under global Bizcap brand with new broker portal, revamped pricing and faster finance approvals for SMEs.
Sage adds Copilot AI to Operations for supply chains
Sage has embedded its Copilot generative AI into Sage Operations to surface supply chain risks earlier and cut manual fulfilment checks.
Employment Hero launches Canada SMB Insight Engine
Employment Hero launches a quarterly SMB Insight Engine to track Canadian small firms' confidence amid hiring strain and burnout fears.
Sage predicts AI & finance shift for mid-sized firms
Sage predicts mid-sized firms will embrace AI automation, sector-specific software and a more strategic, data-led role for finance by 2026.
Zoho launches AI-driven spend & enterprise billing tools
Zoho launches AI-powered spend and enterprise billing tools to help larger firms tighten control of finances and revenue operations.
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada's frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.
Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface
Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.
Digitail raises USD $23 million to boost AI for veterinary clinics
Digitail has raised USD $23 million to enhance its AI-driven software, helping veterinary clinics boost efficiency and care for over 10,000 vets worldwide.