Automation Roadmap 2025 & Beyond

2025 Trends

• AI Agents: Autonomous systems that make decisions without human intervention
• Hyperautomation: Combining RPA, AI, and ML for end-to-end process automation
• Low-code/No-code: Business users building automations without developers
• Process Mining: AI discovering actual workflows and optimization opportunities

2026-2027 Outlook

• GenAI becomes standard in enterprise automation
• Autonomous decision-making becomes mainstream
• Process mining as standard business practice
• Regulations requiring transparency in AI decisions

Technology Maturation

• Improved explainability of AI decisions
• Better integration across platforms
• More industry-specific solutions
• Stronger governance and compliance features

Workforce Evolution

• New job roles: Automation architects, AI trainers
• Skills gap: Demand for automation expertise
• Upskilling programs: Converting manual workers to analysts