OVERVIEW

The existing AA Enterprise v11.3 platform has undergone a major overhaul recently and transformed into the new cloud-native platform called Automation 360 (A360). This requires existing Automation Anywhere users with bots built in older versions to migrate them to the newly launched A360 platform as the end of support for AA ver 11.x has been set for end of March 2022.

Customers on Automation Anywhere Enterprise v11.x can still run their licensed software. Version 11.x has entered its end-of-life stage (no support and no bug fixes post Q1 2022).

SOLUTION

Cyient Digital RPA Technology Studio has a large pool of A360 certified and experienced project managers, technical architects, and developers who work with enterprises in addressing the challenges involved in this A360 migration.

There are many factors that enterprises need to consider before, during, and after the migration.

  • Stakeholders must analyze the current environment, identify common modules, and bot inventory to ensure that they are up to date.
  • Once migrated, existing automations need to be revalidated. The number of bots and critical business cycles should be considered.
  • Stakeholders will also need to re-evaluate security procedures and current workload management for adjustments according to A360.
  • Selecting the right Automation Anywhere vendor before moving to the hybrid or cloud-based version is a crucial step. Also, the impact on existing and new infrastructure needs to be reviewed.
  • Migrating to Automation Anywhere’s A360 is especially risky when there is a large number of automations to be taken care of. Partnering with the right vendor, CYIENT Digital, is key as we have the right skills and experience in these migration projects.
  • Creating a solid plan is key to avoiding pitfalls and successfully implementing the new version.

Key Features

A360 is purely web based, cloud native, and RPA-as-a-Service platform.

  • Core platform services delivered via cloud
  • Web based deployment
  • True cloud native architecture (microservices based)
  • Tenant aware deployment

Supports both on premises and SaaS (Cloud based) deployments.

Supports enterprise cloud authentication and authorization.

Secure private network for the cloud infrastructure.

Enterprise class security - Data at rest is protected by AES-256-bit encryption and data in motion is protected by using HTTPS with TLS1.2.

Build & Control bots using a browser on any OS.

Side by side design & code view (flow & list)  OOB Packages.

Inline scripting supported (Python, VB Script, JavaScript) right out of the box.

SDKs for building custom command packages.

Intuitive interface to create a bot and design business process automation workflows.

Support for multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

BUSINESS BENEFITS

Faster time to value – Instant web-based deployment from onboarding to bot development in minutes. Allows for easy collaboration between business, Development, and IT.

Enhanced Business Agility – Always up to date technology available on any device, anywhere. Business continuity with high availability & DR - Provides limitless scalability.

Reduced ownership cost, lesser maintenance, and increased functionality are the key benefits of the A360 platformFor effective automation of more business processes, it is the greatest and most innovative technology in the RPA market today.

The A360 platform is cloud-native, and can help save considerable infrastructure and maintenance costs. It has built-in basic Excel functions, which means enterprises don’t need to pay for a Microsoft Office license, and using the platform results in lowering operational costs.

Case Studies

Problem statement

Due to the major overhaul of the AA Enterprise 11.x version to the new cloud enabled A360 platform, enterprises who have their existing AA bots running in the old version need to migrate to the new platform. Since this is a new product, there are not many companies who can take up the A360 migration project and execute it successfully.

Solution

Cyient has a pool of certified experts who are experienced in A360 migration, and their experience will simplify and speed up the migration of the bots to the new platform.

Cyient Digital RPA Technology Studio has already migrated hundreds of AA 11.x bots for various organizations across Utilities, Telecom, Mining, and Transportation sectors. Cyient Digital RPA resources have used the Bot migration tools and other reusable assets to assess which bots are impacted; and based on the assessment, they create the project plan for the migration of the existing bots in the old versions of AA. Cyient Digital RPA resources have worked on A360 projects with the OEM Automation Anywhere itself. As a result, they have the latest and advanced technical knowledge and experience in performing this migration.

Benefits to enterprises due to migration:

  • Ease of Use
  • Avoidance of risks of using an unsupported version
  • The known platform issues not fixed in 11.x versions do not exist in A360
  • Capability to use new features that were unsupported in the previous versions
  • Discover & reuse bots
  • Scale quickly on demand
  • Reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Leverage AI technologies

THE CYIENT ADVANTAGE

Cyient Digital RPA Technology Studio has a large pool of A360 certified and experienced project managers, technical architects, and developers who can help enterprises in addressing the challenges involved in this complex new area of A360 migration.

Cyient Digital RPA resources have worked on A360 projects with the OEM Automation Anywhere itself. As a result, they have the latest and advanced technical knowledge and experience in performing this A360 migration.

We know the RPA platforms inside out because we were the technical staff at Automation Anywhere. We lead teams at major global software integrators and advisory consultancies. Our leadership and technical team are part of the world of RPA. We have the right combination of talent and skills to help organizations migrate from legacy versions to the new Automation Anywhere’s Automation 360 platform.

 

Why would customers not go with AA itself for the A360 migration support?

AA is a product company and not a services company like Cyient Digital. Hence, AA will charge exorbitant charges for the services like A360 migration

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Cyient is a global digital, engineering, and technology solutions company. We engage with customers across their value chain helping to design, build, operate, and maintain the products and services that make them leaders and respected brands in their industries and markets. Customers draw on Cyient’s expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and digital technology to deliver and support their next-generation solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

 

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