Perform “if, then, else” statements on structured data[2], typically using a combination of user[3] interface[1] (UI) interactions or by connecting to APIs to drive client servers, mainframes or HTML[4] code. An RPA operates by mapping a process[5] in the RPA tool language for the software “robot” to follow.
A program used to provide an automated link between the HRMS and other programs or third party entities that require use of the data for various processes (general ledger interface, payroll system interface, medical insurance, 401k administration, etc.). Internal interfaces connect systems and entities within the company (departments, buildings, plants, other functional systems). External Interfaces connect the system with outside entities (banks, health care providers, vendors, customers). A description of what a component does to communicate with another component using an established communication mechanism. The details are usually published externally so that developers know what is needed in order to achieve a connection.
Numbers, characters, or images in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) input into a computer, stored and processed.
Any person who uses the business application whether they input data, view information, create or receive reports.
A standardized authoring language that is used to tag text files to achieve unique fonts, colors, and other formatting of documents on the Web.
The mechanism through which the data are transformed, manipulated and created into output such as a report, a decision etc. A series of activities that need to be carried out to accomplish some sort of organizational goal. A sequence of events or activities that are triggered by something happening and results in something being achieved.
