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RPA implementation – robotic process automation for business
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RPA implementation with orchestrator, audit trail and measurable ROI

For mid-sized companies: desktop bots and enterprise RPA where APIs are missing—with governance, not bot sprawl – delivery and project ownership from Germany (Leer/East Frisia), named contacts, no offshore guesswork.

  • 250+ delivered projects
  • 5.0 stars on Google
  • 100% engineering in Germany

We implement robotic process automation with UiPath and Blue Prism: from process analysis through bot development to a production orchestrator—including permissions, logging and exception handling for audit-ready workflows.

UiPath·Blue Prism·Orchestrator·Desktop automationMade in Germany

RPA automates repetitive UI clicks—sensible when volume is high and APIs are unavailable.

RPA implementation for leadership and IT

Robotic process automation fits rule-based, high-volume work on desktop UIs, legacy clients or web apps without stable APIs. Typical candidates: data entry between ERP and line-of-business tools, invoice approvals with fixed rules or overnight accounting runs.

We deploy UiPath and Blue Prism where enterprise requirements for permissions, orchestrator, audit logs and change management matter. Every bot ships with documented exceptions, escalation paths and monitoring—not an undocumented script on a single PC.

RPA complements API-first integration: where interfaces are not yet economical, bots bridge the gap. In parallel we plan replacement with stable APIs so you do not depend on UI automation forever.

Our services at a glance

Process & ROI analysis

Prioritise automation candidates by volume, rule stability and error cost—before licence decisions.

Bot design & development

UiPath/Blue Prism workflows with exception handling, queues and retry logic for production.

Orchestrator & scheduling

Central control, load distribution, credential vault and release management via UiPath Orchestrator or Blue Prism Control Room.

Compliance & audit trail

Logging, role models and approvals aligned with audit, ISO or industry requirements.

Hypercare & maintenance

Monitoring, bot health checks and updates when target application UIs change.

CoE setup

Center of Excellence: standards, templates and training so your team scales bots in a controlled way.

UiPath vs. Blue Prism: vendor-neutral advice

UiPath excels at fast bot development, a strong community and desktop automation—often first choice for heterogeneous Windows estates. Blue Prism historically offers stricter enterprise governance and suits regulated industries with heavy compliance needs.

We do not recommend one tool by default; we assess your IT landscape, operations team, licence model and integration needs. In mixed architectures we orchestrate multiple platforms via APIs and central monitoring dashboards.

RPA rollout in 5 phases

1

Discovery

Process capture, ROI estimate and go/no-go per candidate.

2

Design

Define happy path, exceptions, permissions and test data.

3

Build

Bot development in dev/test with peer review.

4

Pilot

Limited volume, KPI measurement, business feedback.

5

Scale

Production rollout, CoE standards and handover to operations.

Björn Groenewold
„RPA pays off only after a process check: volume, rules, interfaces. Without that order, teams buy licences for bots that run half a day.“
Björn GroenewoldDipl. Inf.Managing Director & CTO

RPA in mid-market: pragmatic, not enterprise theatre

Successful RPA projects start small: one high-volume process with clear rules and measurable benefit. Only when pilot and KPIs hold do we scale to more bots and departments.

We document every bot so IT and business can trace changes—without dependency on a single developer.

  • UiPath & Blue Prism implementation incl. orchestrator
  • Exception handling and audit logs from day one
  • ROI tracking and process mining preparation
  • Training for citizen developers and IT operations
  • Parallel planning for API replacement where sensible

Cost guidance: /en/costs/rpa-roi and /en/costs/automation. RPA vs API: /en/comparisons/rpa-vs-api-integration.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ: RPA implementation – common questions

Fit, cost and operations

When does RPA beat API integration?

RPA pays off with high volume, stable UIs and missing or expensive APIs—typical for legacy clients or partner portals without interfaces. Once APIs are available and economical, we recommend API-first because UI bots need maintenance when layouts change. We decide per process; see /en/comparisons/rpa-vs-api-integration.

What does RPA implementation cost?

A simple single-process bot is often €5,000–15,000; medium complexity €15,000–50,000. Licence costs (UiPath/Blue Prism) depend on bot count and term. Guidance: /en/costs/rpa-roi and /en/costs/automation.

How long until production?

A focused pilot is typically 6–10 weeks from discovery to go-live. Enterprise rollouts with CoE and multiple bots are planned in quarterly roadmaps.

Which processes suit RPA best?

Rule-based, repetitive tasks with high volume: invoice intake, master data maintenance, report exports, data transfer without APIs. Poor fits: heavily interpretive decisions or unstable UIs. Before starting we recommend process mining or a structured discovery workshop.

Governance, operations and compliance

How do we monitor and operate UiPath or Blue Prism bots?

Via Orchestrator/Control Room: job queues, failure alerts, audit logs and defined runbooks. We set up monitoring, escalation paths and maintenance windows—so bots do not run unchecked in the background. Operations can be internal, via us or hybrid.

What compliance requirements apply to RPA?

Depending on industry: audit-proof logs, four-eyes approvals, GDPR for personal data, SOX-relevant controls. Bots must not access production data without a permission concept. We document roles, logging and data flows for internal audit and external reviewers.

When should we move from RPA to API integration?

Once stable APIs exist and UI bots need frequent maintenance due to layout changes. API-first is often cheaper and more robust long term. We plan transitions without big bang—see /en/comparisons/rpa-vs-api-integration and /en/services/api-integration.

RPA Implementation: How we run your project

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In one session we identify your strongest RPA candidates and outline effort, licensing and ROI.

Björn Groenewold

Up to 50% of your investment via BAFA/KfW

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Björn Groenewold – Managing Director

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