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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in information technology involves the use of software bots to mimic human behavior on digital systems, streamlining repetitive operations across departments and applications. RPA plays a crucial role in digital transformation by effectively automating mundane and repetitive tasks. Organizations leverage RPA technology to enhance productivity, reduce errors, cut costs, and free up employees to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation.
The primary tools used in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in information technology include model-based applications and process-based applications. Model-based applications utilize models to describe various aspects of an application's functionality, behavior, and structure. Technologies involved in RPA encompass back-office data-driven processes, voice recognition, digital detection, remote infrastructure management, interactive voice response (IVR) systems, and internet retailers and service providers. Services related to RPA include professional services and training services.
Tariffs are influencing the robotic process automation in information technology market by increasing costs associated with imported IT hardware, data center equipment, and underlying infrastructure required to deploy and scale RPA solutions. Enterprises in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported servers and networking components, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures in cloud infrastructure expansion. These tariffs can raise total cost of ownership for large-scale automation projects and slow deployment timelines. However, they are also encouraging increased adoption of cloud-based RPA platforms, localized data center investments, and software-centric automation models that reduce reliance on imported physical infrastructure.
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The robotic process automation (rpa) in information technology market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.78 billion in 2025 to $2.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing enterprise digital transformation initiatives, rising demand for operational efficiency, early adoption of task automation tools, expansion of shared service centers, growing use of standardized IT processes.
The robotic process automation (rpa) in information technology market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of rpa with AI and analytics, rising adoption across cloud-native environments, growing demand for intelligent automation, expansion of hyperautomation strategies, increasing focus on scalability and governance. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of enterprise-wide rpa platforms, rising demand for low-code and no-code automation tools, growing integration of rpa with it service management, expansion of end-to-end workflow automation, enhanced focus on error reduction and compliance.
The rise in remote work culture is expected to drive the growth of the robotic process automation (RPA) information and technology market going forward. Remote work culture refers to a business environment where employees have the flexibility to perform duties from locations outside traditional office spaces. This trend is increasing due to technological advancements such as high-speed internet, cloud computing, and collaboration tools, which make remote work more feasible and efficient. RPA supports remote work by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value work regardless of location, and facilitating collaboration through digital workflows and real-time access to data and applications. For instance, in February 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government agency, 44% of UK workers were engaged in some form of remote work, including 16% full-time remote and 28% hybrid workers, compared to 30% of the workforce working remotely in 2022. Therefore, the rise in remote work culture is fueling the growth of the RPA information and technology market.
Major companies in the RPA market within the information technology sector are focusing on developing advanced cloud-based automation platforms to deliver faster, more accurate, and scalable digital transformation outcomes. Cloud-based RPA platforms provide a unified automation foundation that enables businesses to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and reduce reliance on traditional IT infrastructure. For instance, in May 2023, UiPath Inc., a US-based software company headquartered in New York City, launched its 2023.4 Platform Release, introducing new capabilities within the UiPath Automation Cloud(TM), including generative AI integration, open connectors to leading AI services, and enhanced low-code environments for automation development. This release helps enterprises accelerate digital transformation by enabling more efficient deployment and management of automation solutions, achieving higher accuracy, flexibility, and scalability in operations.
In October 2024, UST Global, a US-based digital transformation solutions company, acquired the automation unit of Information Services Group (ISG) for $27 million. Through this acquisition, UST aims to strengthen its intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and RPA capabilities by integrating ISG Automation's team of over 120 senior automation consultants and technologists across the US, UK, India, Canada, and Germany. Information Services Group (ISG) Automation is a US-based global provider of RPA software implementation, support, and licensing services.
Major companies operating in the robotic process automation (rpa) in information technology market are UiPath Inc., Automation Anywhere Inc., WorkFusion Inc., Pegasystems Inc., NICE Ltd., Verint Systems Inc., IBM Corporation, SAP SE, Microsoft Corporation, Appian Corporation, Nintex Pty Ltd., AutomationEdge Technologies Inc., AntWorks Pte. Ltd., ElectroNeek Robotics Inc., AutomationHero Inc., Redwood Software Inc., Celaton Ltd., OpenConnect Systems Inc., Syntellect Inc., BlackLine Inc.
North America was the largest region in the robotic process automation (RPA) in information technology market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the robotic process automation (rpa) in information technology market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the robotic process automation (rpa) in information technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The robotic process automation (RPA) in information technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as implementation, consulting, automated data entry and migration, workflow automation, cybersecurity operations, and legacy system modernization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The robotic process automation (RPA) in information technology market also includes sales of computers, internet connectivity, peripheral devices, virtual machines, storage, and security infrastructure. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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