Meet our Connectors. George Radu, The MultiTasker

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George Radu. The MultiTasker

In any room, there’s a person who stands up first to answer the door when someone knocks. In our case, that’s George, a tech enthusiast and the jack-of-all-trades. ‘Every digitalization project I work on is a personal challenge. If you want to grow, then step out of your comfort zone,’ he says. George’s story, the one who spontaneously raises his hand to the toughest challenges, can be read below.

Who is George Radu?

A technology enthusiast, whose story began with his first visit to an Internet café 😊 (an explanation for tech natives: long ago, in the ’90s, internet access was only possible this way). Since then, some years have passed, and his passion for technology has become a full-time job alongside the Connections team.

In the approximately 15 years of working in the IT field, he has done and been through a lot, from being a Community Manager in the gaming industry, to an Account Manager for antispam solutions for web hosting companies, to an Enterprise Account Manager for chatbot solutions, and eventually a Business Development Manager for Connections. The IT industry solutions and services he has interacted with throughout his career have helped him develop technology consulting skills that he uses today in interactions with Connections’ clients and partners.

‘I am fascinated by everything related to technology, from software development to exploring the cosmic space. I keep up with every significant technological progress and discovery; I subscribe to numerous technology news sources and magazines, dedicating a considerable part of my time to it.’ says George.

Since when Connector@CC?

I joined Connections Consult in October 2020 for two significant reasons. The first reason was my resonance with George Nita, who at that time held the position of RPA Manager at Connections Consult. I was drawn to his expertise and his unconventional and innovative approach in the field of business process automation.

The second major reason was my meeting with Bogdan, the founder and CEO of Connections. I was impressed by his ‘western’ thinking and his growth-oriented vision. Although we’re talking about an industry where innovation is a driving force, it’s rare to find a CEO in Romania who adopts such a progressive vision and is so open to innovation—those who have explored the field know what I mean.

Why did I continue to stay in this team?

Because we all approach technology similarly: we view digitalization as a powerful tool that can free people from monotonous and repetitive work, and has the ability to pave the way for mental and creative energies to generate greater value, elevating things to a new level. Technology can create a virtuous cycle that brings concrete value into our lives as individuals and professionals.

What do you specifically do at Connections?

I handle Business Development, or more specifically, my role is to aid in the company’s business growth, both by identifying new opportunities locally and internationally, and by maintaining and developing existing partnerships. In other words, when I’m not already in meetings with the company’s clients, I strive to find new business strategies to attract new clients for the projects in their initial stages. And for this, I benefit from working closely with multidisciplinary teams within Connections, ranging from project managers, marketing, development, legal, to top management.

This multi-disciplinary perspective offers me unique opportunities and aligns well with my personality. I’m constantly passionate about new things, innovative tools that make our work easier, and discussions with colleagues from various departments challenge me to discover new ways in which I can help the organization work better and more efficiently. I strongly believe, and I have practically validated, that professional and personal development opportunities arise from situations that are less comfortable. Those situations make you know your limits, push past them, and explore further.

3 essential impacts of technology in your life.

Communication: For me, one of the crucial aspects is communication. Technology has created numerous channels through which I can converse with clients, collaborators, and colleagues. Whether it’s during work hours or leisure time, there’s always an application that makes communication easier and more efficient for me, changing the way I interact with the world around me—for the better, as it no longer matters where I am, I can stay connected. 🙂

Utility: I mention it as second, but it’s equally important. For 90% of my activities, whether work-related or in my free time, I find an application or a technological solution that makes my respective activities more efficient. You feel more in control and relaxed when you know you can manage almost anything with ease and speed.

Access to data and facilitating learning: Someone once said that if you were to show a smartphone to a person from the 1800s, they’d likely consider it a magical object. The idea of being able to access practically any information in just a few seconds seems truly remarkable to me. Technology has brought us into a ‘vast ocean of information,’ providing an invaluable resource for learning—and the effects are visible and will continue to be seen in all areas that involve continuous learning, research, and access to global experiences.

If the IT industry were to organize a global roundtable discussion, what would be the top subject on which they should agree?

In my opinion, the IT industry is at a crossroads similar to the situation faced by scientists who developed the nuclear bomb. Today, the major challenge in the IT world is the development of General Artificial Intelligence (AGI), which can have a significant impact on how we live.

The key decision that needs to be made is whether research on AGI should continue at the current accelerated pace or if certain limits and restrictions are necessary in this field so that each step in AGI development consistently aims to protect human interests and undergoes an ethical filter to prevent it from becoming a threat to society.

Binary code reflections: If digitization were a character, what would it look like?

I don’t think I could categorize digitization into a specific character type. I see technology more as a revolution, much like the industrial revolution in the early 19th century or the WWW revolution that essentially changed society from individual lifestyles to how the global economy functions.

This new revolution comes armed with machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence, which we will use to anticipate human needs and provide solutions to complex problems we face in the 21st century. Essentially, digitization will cause a pivot in all structures of modern society to make the world more efficient, smarter, and help us evolve towards a better future.

Message to a beginner tech enthusiast: What would you say?

The IT industry is extremely dynamic, with a vast array of technologies emerging and evolving constantly. This dynamism is reflected in the fact that IT has been rapidly adopted in all other industries. A simple message for a beginner in IT would be: ‘Stay curious and embrace new challenges; every line of code can shape the world we live in! ‘ 😊

Romania, among the top countries that hire women with degrees in Information Technology and Communications (ITC)

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The importance of ITC studies for finding the best job possible is determined by the increasingly prominent role of technology in almost all aspects of our lives. 

Although the latest statistics show that, at the European level, men with ITC degrees are overwhelmingly employed compared to women, Romania is among the top countries hiring women with degrees in this field. 

This is a topic that companies should take into consideration as a self-assessment milestone, and it’s equally important for young individuals who are just starting or at intermediate stages of their careers. Whether it’s a technical role, such as programming, or a more strategic role, like IT management, ITC knowledge and skills are in demand in various industries and represent an asset for career prospects. 

Growing Demand for Individuals with IT Education 

According to statistics provided by Eurostat, in 2022, there were 3.0 million people employed with IT education in the European Union, which is 6.7% more than in 2021 (2.8 million). 

This indicates that an increasing number of individuals understand the importance of keeping pace with technological advancements and are inclined towards acquiring knowledge in this direction and subsequently finding employment in this sector, as evidenced by the overall growth rate of IT employees. Thus, the percentage of IT employees in the EU increased by 11.5% in 2022. The number of active male professionals in this field is 2.5 million, which is 7.1% higher than in 2021, while the number of women employed in this sector has grown by 4.4%, reaching 463,100 individuals. 

Regarding EU member states, Slovenia (93.0%), Latvia (91.0%), Poland (90.3%), the Czech Republic (89.9%), Belgium (88.7%), and Slovakia (88.5%) had the highest proportions of male employees with IT education. 

At the top of the list of countries with the highest number of women employed with IT education are Bulgaria (31.5%) and Denmark (31.3%), with nearly equal proportions, followed closely by Cyprus (30.2%) and, with a slight difference, Romania (29.9%). 

The Snowball Effect 

The percentage gap generates reluctance among women when it comes to taking on such roles. According to the “Women in Tech” report, conducted in 2021 by the global cybersecurity company Kaspersky, over a third of women working in the IT and technology industry worldwide believe that the absence of women in their sector has made them cautious about entering the profession. 

Fortunately, statistics seem to be improving year by year, and gender perceptions are also changing for the better. Kaspersky also conducted a new report, which revealed that 56% of women working in IT globally agree that there are now more women in 

IT and technology roles in their organization than two years ago. Additionally, 7 out of 10 female respondents who participated in the study believe that their skills and experience are more important to employers than their gender. 

In the end, we shift our attention to our own organization and are pleased to observe that professionalism disregards gender: in 2023, 46,5% of the Connections team is comprised of women, while in the management teams, the percentage rises to 55,6%. 

 

Connections Consult HQ relocation. A big move for bigger achievements

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We are pleased to announce that our company’s headquarters has moved to the address below: 

Connections Consult S.A. 

New Address: 71 Buzesti Street, 7th-8nd Floor, 1st District, Bucharest, Romania 

Telephone switchboard: 0372 368 332  

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgFAnTUbSBA71c4v8  

This will be our new home from where we will continue to grow the team “Transforming Business. Digitally.” 

Why a new headquarters? 

As Connections Consult continues to grow, we are excited to be able to expand our workspace with a better place for our employees by increasing the number of meeting rooms and open workspaces. As our team continues to grow, we need more space to accommodate everyone. 

From startup to listed company: how we transformed

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During technological excitement, we celebrate two years since we entered the stage of the Bucharest Stock Exchange and entered a phase of business maturity, following years of construction and skills training. We look back with joy and pride at our beginnings when we started with an ambitious vision: to bring digital technology closer to as many people as possible. I invite you on a brief journey together through our past, present, and future.

Navigating through transformation

In 2005, we laid the foundations for Connections, firmly believing that we could make significant changes in the IT landscape in Romania and beyond its borders. We underwent a continuous development process, and in our 18 years of existence, we built our own products and expanded our service portfolio to include intelligent automation, IT infrastructure support, digital process management capabilities, and customized software development. In 2010, we took our first steps towards international expansion, establishing a strong presence not only in Romania but also in the markets of Bulgaria and Serbia, with sales offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. We became a Gold Partner of UiPath and an Aurachain Partner to enhance our capacity to deliver complex digital transformation projects. We evolved by gaining significant clients, and the main sectors in which the company operates include FMCG, Finance, Manufacturing, Health, Logistics and Distribution, and the public sector. Thus, we contribute to the development of the digital economy through various types of projects, both private and public, ensuring a balanced business outlook for today and the years to come.

Listing on the Stock Exchange – a significant moment

A significant moment in our history was our listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) in September 2021 under the symbol CC. This move represented not only a recognition of Connections’ performance and potential but also a strong commitment to transparency and continuous development. In March 2022, shortly after listing, Connections became part of the BET AeRO index. We expanded our team of specialists by 30%, and the number of our shareholders doubled from the time of listing, reaching over 400 at present.

In the first two years since our debut on the capital market under the CC symbol, our teams have proven that technology has the power to simplify the daily lives of people and companies, wherever we are and whenever we want to connect with processes, colleagues, and organizations.

The company’s financial performance has been a consistent factor in our journey, with solid results. Recent reports for the first half of the year show a turnover of 40.9 million lei, with revenues up 62% compared to the same period in 2022. We estimate that we will close the year with revenues exceeding 100 million lei. Net profit for the first half of 2023 recorded a 273% increase, reaching 3.6 million lei.

We entered the AeRO market with confidence and determination, and from an ambitious startup dreaming of bringing innovation to the IT landscape, we have become a presence with increased leadership and relevance in the industry. Today, at Connections’ “coming of age,” we have spent the first 2 years on the stock exchange, quickly becoming part of the BET AeRO index, which has facilitated our access to increasingly complex projects, accelerated our financial results, and achieved a higher employee retention rate than the IT industry average.

Our journey so far represents a great deal of growth effort, but the direction is clear for the future: we remain true to the promise of creating value for our shareholders and contributing significantly to the digital transformation of Romania and the markets in which our teams operate.

We appreciate the confidence with which you invest in #ConnectionsTeam!

Connections Consult exceeded financial estimates for 2022. Consolidated revenues of 58,46 million lei in 2022 and a gross profit of 5,11 million lei

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Bucharest, March 27, 2023 – Connections Consult (CC), a group of digital transformation companies, listed on the AeRO Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, reported consolidated revenues of 58,46 million lei in 2022 and a gross profit of 5,11 million lei, with an increase of 48% compared to 2021.

In the reporting period, Connections recorded a 29% increase in revenues compared to last year on the back of new projects carried out within the lines of software and RPA services, as well as the increase in the volume of software consulting and outsourcing services offered within Outsourcing Support Services SRL and Brusch Services SRL.

Gross profit increased by 48% compared to 2021, and also during this period, the technology verticals saw a consolidation of the contribution to the total revenues of the group.
In this regard, the line of software development services (“software development”) reached a 36% revenue contribution rate, and hyperautomation services (RPA) represent, at the end of 2022, 6% of total revenues.

Furthermore, the Group exceeded the financial estimates for 2022, mentioned in the memorandum from the private placement and in the one from the technical listing of September 2021, both in terms of revenues (18% increase compared to estimates), but also gross profit (an increase of 20,31% against estimates).

Connections delivered on its commitment to its stakeholders and continued to invest resources in developing high-potential service lines to maximize the Group’s net asset value.

“In an extremely volatile market context, internationally and locally, with many uncertainties and difficult to manage: the war in Ukraine, inflation, the potential food crisis, the energy crisis and that of the supply chains, therefore, in a landscape complex, we maintain our energy, perseverance, and positive estimates for 2023. The financial information presented in the Report aligns with the strategy announced by Connections regarding the development of the business and is proof of the ability and commitment to increasing the value of its assets”, said Radu Marcu, co- CEO Connections Consult.

At the date of publication of the current financial report for 2022, Connections has already included on the agenda of the General Shareholders’ Meeting of 24.04.2023 the voting of the Employee Stock Options (ESOP) program and the distribution of dividends related to the group’s profit obtained in 2021. The founder and majority shareholder, Bogdan Florea, will not be part of the ESOP program.

“The year 2022 meant for Connections Consult the continuation of strengthening the financial position in the Balance Sheet. The company recorded an increase in the value of assets easily convertible into cash, as shown by the comparative balance sheet 2021 versus 2022. The increase in current assets is mainly due to the increase in the balance of receivables on December 31, 2022 compared to 2021, correlated with a decrease in the balance of cash. This is due to the use of cash for business growth”, stated Bogdan Florea, co-CEO of Connections Consult.

At the end of 2022, the issuer recorded a balance of Current Assets in the amount of 22.009.821 lei, 11,25% more than on 31.12.2021, of which 4,5 million lei represented cash availability.

According to the budget for 2022, Connections proposes a consolidated turnover of 83 million lei and an EBITDA of 7,75 million lei. These estimates include the results generated by all the group companies in which Connections Consult S.A. owns more than 51%, including Brusch Services – the company acquired by the Group in 2021.

“The group’s exceptional results, reflected in the indicators mentioned above, are the effect of the perseverance, creativity, and energy demonstrated by the Connections team, to whom we thank for a remarkable 2022! We thank our investors who showed patience, trust and moral support through their open attitude and honest approach in relation to the company!”, added Bogdan Florea, co-CEO of Connections Consult.

ID Scanner: Over 10,000 working hours saved by the ID card data scanning application

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Bucharest, March 22, 2023 – Connections Consult SA, the leader of the digital transformation market in Romania, listed on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BSE) under the symbol CC, estimates an increase in the number of companies that will use smart solutions in their digital transformation path. Such an application, ID Scanner, developed by Connections, which automatically extracts data from the ID card, has saved so far over 10,000 hours of the employee’s time from the companies that have already implemented the application.

Onboarding processes play a key role in building databases and employers assign them increased importance. At the same time, they can consume important resources, and companies in various industries, such as banking, telecommunications, insurance, and others, are increasingly looking for solutions to streamline and make these processes faster. Lately, Connections Consult SA has registered an increased wave of applications for ID Scanner, an application that has already been successfully implemented in various fields and which has shortened the time wasted by employees with the entry of data from identity cards into the system.

“In many companies, digital simplification and transformation projects are underway, so that work processes and repetitive tasks are no longer a chore for employees. On this trend, the interest in intelligent solutions, such as our application, has increased. There are customers from different industries, and to support them we have launched a website with more information about ID Scanner, on which they can also test our solution.

The application is easy to use and adapt to other standard formats. Basically, through a simple picture, you can automatically extract, digitally, the data from an identity card. We are talking here about the Romanian identity cards, because most of the solutions that existed before on the market were not compatible and involved additional investments”, said George Radu, Product Manager ID Scanner.

With the help of ID Scanner, various operations can be performed, such as the enrollment of customers (individuals), the automatic filling of contracts, the updating of personal data, the registration of visitors, but also many other operations.

When integrating external technologies, the flexibility and security of the system are essential for most companies. The ID Scanner app can be easily integrated into IT ecosystems that implement complex business process flows. The solution can be hosted in the cloud or on premises, and is now also offered as a SaaS (software as a service) solution.

Accessible from the new www.idscanner.ro website, the application is easy to use, in just three steps, explained by a demonstration video. ID Scanner-type solutions are constantly growing in a digital transformation market estimated to increase its value 3-4 times globally by the end of this decade, respectively to exceed the value of $ 6 trillion, according to the latest studies.

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Top 5 motive pentru care outsourcing-ul poate aduce beneficii companiei tale.

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În contextul unei piețe extrem de competitive, transformarea digitală a companiilor nu a fost niciodată mai necesară. Astfel, cererea de externalizare a serviciilor de software și de automatizare a proceselor este în creștere. Probabil că sunteți familiarizat cu beneficiile și compromisurile generale asociate pe scară largă cu outsourcing-ul, dar nu toate piețele de outsourcing și companiile din cadrul acestora sunt la fel. Datorită numeroșilor vorbitori de limbi străine și a specialiștilor IT, România se află printre primele 20 de țări preferate pentru outsourcing la nivel global și primele 3 în Europa.

Pe scurt, indiferent dacă sunteți un start-up sau o companie multinațională, externalizarea dezvoltării de software poate fi calea de urmat. Există nenumărate beneficii în a lua o greutate de pe umerii dvs. și a vă pune încrederea într-o altă companie pentru această etapă a proceselor companiei.

Reducerea costurilor

Procesul de angajare și formare a unei echipe cu normă întreagă poate fi costisitor, în special pentru proiectele pe termen scurt. Externalizarea nevoilor dvs. de software personalizat este o abordare bună pentru reducerea costurilor operaționale. Acest raționament este susținut, de obicei, de avantajele pe care externalizarea le oferă unei întreprinderi în ceea ce privește economiile de costuri și reducerea investițiilor permanente într-o infrastructură internă necesară pentru a realiza aceleași activități la nivel intern.

În plus, deoarece profesioniștii cu care veți lucra în procesul de externalizare sunt foarte bine pregătiți în domeniul contabilității, timpul necesar pentru a procesa facturile aferente clienților este mai scurt decât ar fi fost necesar pentru o echipă internă. De asemenea, compania dvs. va economisi timpul necesar pentru a recruta și instrui un nou angajat.

Vă puteți concentra pe activitățile de bază

Fiecare membru al echipei ar trebui să se concentreze pe ceea ce face cel mai bine și pe activitățile care aduc venituri astfel încât afacerea să aibă succes. Atunci când încredințați procesele unei alte companii, o mare parte din volumul de muncă dispare, iar dvs. veți avea timp să vă concentrați pe principalele activități ale afacerii. Astfel, outsourcing-ul este o soluție excelentă pentru a experimenta o creștere a eficienței și productivității, reducând în același timp și consumul de resurse.

Eficiență îmbunătățită a gestionării sarcinilor

Pe lângă procesul de delegare a sarcinilor de lucru care sunt greu de gestionat, externalizarea permite întreprinderilor să ia în considerare restructurarea proceselor de afaceri și beneficiile acesteia. Departamentele și operațiunile care nu sunt gestionate și care utilizează resurse necontrolabile sunt primele care trebuie încredințate unor specialiști care au, de obicei, o experiență vastă în management. De asemenea, externalizarea asigură continuitatea afacerii și un flux de lucru organizat și controlat.

Acces la o tehnologie modernă

Cele mai multe companii de externalizare a suportului tehnic solicită instruirea regulată a angajaților lor cu privire la noile practici și tehnologii. Cu o echipă de asistență tehnică externalizată în acest domeniu, aveți acces la cea mai bună tehnologie care se potrivește nevoilor afacerii dumneavoastră. Puteți fi sigur că veți primi sfaturi de încredere și servicii transparente pentru toate nevoile dvs. de afaceri legate de IT.

Este important să stabiliți o relație solidă cu partenerul dvs. de externalizare, deoarece acesta vă poate oferi servicii de calitate superioară în numele dvs., oferindu-vă în același timp cunoștințele sale de specialist în tot ceea ce înseamnă tehnologie, ceea ce vă poate ajuta să vă conduceți afacerea fără probleme.

Creșterea gradului de flexibilitate și a calității serviciilor

Unul dintre beneficiile externalizării este garantarea unei îmbunătățiri a performanțelor companiei, deoarece un expert va realiza o activitate mult mai repede și mult mai bine decât un angajat nespecializat pe un anumit segment, întrucât are deja experiența necesară. Având în vedere că organizațiile de outsourcing au experiență în acest sector, acestea vor realiza analiza și planul de gestionare a riscurilor în mod profesionist. Astfel, se economisesc bani și timp pentru instruire și se reduc riscurile. Specialiștii vor găsi cea mai bună opțiune pentru afacerea dumneavoastră.

Echipa poate avea, de asemenea, strategii pentru crearea și perfecționarea funcționalității software-ului, ceea ce va duce la inovații suplimentare. În plus, aceștia pot genera idei pentru a depăși dificultățile existente în cadrul companiei.

Un alt beneficiu important este faptul că firmele de outsourcing au, de asemenea, flexibilitatea necesară pentru a face față cerințelor în schimbare ale afacerilor. Această caracteristică permite unei întreprinderi opțiunea de a externaliza o parte a unei funcții, o întreagă divizie sau chiar responsabilități specifice, în funcție de strategia sa.

Căutați partenerul de externalizare potrivit pentru afacerea dumneavoastră? Contactați-ne la Connections Consult! Suntem o companie de echipă axată pe tehnologie, centrată pe procese și oameni. “Vindem” ROI folosind transformarea digitală și diverse modele de afaceri bazate pe servicii – BPaaS, servicii profesionale, creșterea personalului și externalizarea serviciilor tradiționale.

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5 FAQs every business has when adopting RPA

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Businesses in the digital era are reaping the benefits of robotic process automation. With around 80% of finance leaders implementing or planning to implement RPA and more than 90% of C-level executives reporting some level of intelligent automation already exists within their organizations, adopting new digital technologies plays a massive role in strengthening and transforming companies around the world. However, RPA implementation remains a challenging feat. 

From our experience, over the past year, there has been intensifying interest in robotics and the application of cognitive and artificial intelligence technologies. Connections Consult team of RPA specialists has consolidated the top 5 most commonly asked questions while researching RPA and RPA implementation: 

 

1. What does RPA stand for in technology?

RPA is an acronym that stands for “Robotic Process Automation.” It represents a software solution that does not involve physical hardware. In other words, bots can execute repetitive tasks that a human does on multiple systems and platforms. Actually, RPA takes over many of the responsibilities employees dislike most. Adopting RPA to reduce monotonous tasks can precipitate a happier and more productive workforce. 

 

2. Why automate business processes and free humans? Doesn’t that lead to job losses?

Maybe you’re thinking: ”Sure, automating processes is good for businesses, but what about the people doing the work? They may not like the mindless and repetitive parts of their jobs, but they don’t want a robot to replace them.” Contrary to popular belief, RPA creates new possibilities and opportunities instead of eliminating jobs. For workers and employers.

 

3. What’s the difference between RPA and macros and scripting?

While some features are similarly shared by macros and RPA, others are unique to Robotic Process Automation. According to UiPath, a macro is a short code sequence that automatically expands into a set of instructions to perform a single task. Unlike a macro, a robot can act autonomously to use and orchestrate any application, from mainframe and legacy applications to closed third-party APIs.

Macros have limited scope to what they can automate because it is difficult to link them with products outside the Microsoft Office suite. When working with non-Office programs, we often face problems that cannot be dealt with by macros alone. However, because RPA can be integrated with other applications, it’s suitable for automating more tasks within a single workflow.

 

4. Do you need help implementing and maintaining RPA?

RPA can be a challenge for some businesses. It requires a significant change to the way your business operates. RPA installation itself can be straightforward and not dependent on your other existing systems or have demanding infrastructure requirements.  RPA comes in several forms ranging from a quick record-and-play bot to a complex algorithm with multiple branches of scenarios covering several permutations of cases. In the current, constantly changing business environment, businesses need to constantly adapt their processes and products to stay on top of the competition. 

To successfully harness the benefits of RPA implementation, there must be process improvements, internal controls, etc. RPA performs best with a good operating model.

 

5. Can RPA be accessed by outsourcing?

Your business can still reap the benefits of RPA technology even if you are not prepared to invest in an in-house digital transformation process. Collaborating with an outsourcing RPA company, you’ll have access to RPA software to help convert financial processes from manual to automated procedures.

Connections Consult appoints Radu Marcu as co-CEO

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Bogdan Florea remains in the management of the companies

Bucharest, January 12, 2023 – Connections Consult SA, listed on the AERO market of BVB and the leader of the digital transformation market in Romania, announces the appointment of Radu Marcu as Executive Director (co-CEO) starting from 03.01.2023.

Radu Marcu will lead the company alongside the founder of Connections Consult, Bogdan Florea, who remains the leader of the company.

Radu Marcu joined Connections Consult in November 2021 and held the position of Software Chief Operating Officer. Until now he led the bidding, delivery, and post-implementation operations of the software development team and was part of the Management Board of the Connections group. He has over 15 years of experience in managing software development activities, within TotalSoft, but also within other companies, where he managed integrated projects for clients from Romania and other markets, complex products, and led extensive software development teams and products.

“Ever since I joined the Connections team I have shared the same vision and I am excited to step forward in this company that pursues operational excellence and the delivery of value-added products and services. We will continue to work together, innovate and develop new products”, said Radu Marcu, co-CEO of Connections Consult.

Bogdan Florea will remain the President of the Board of Directors and co-CEO and will continue to implement the strategy of expanding the portfolio of complex digital transformation projects both in the local market and in other regions.

“Connections Consult continues to grow and needs more pillars to follow our expansion strategy. Radu Marcu already knows everything about Connections projects and is the right person to collaborate on Connections’ mission to accelerate the digital transformation of the public and private business environment. I am sure that together we will be able to take Connections Consult even further. Collective leadership ensures a considerably higher level of governance and allows us to be sufficiently flexible and agile in decision-making, in the perspective of a turbulent and constantly changing economic environment. Consolidation of the managerial act in Connections will continue in the coming months. We are already working on a new organizational chart and attracting future colleagues with significant exposure in various areas of specialization, both in the management team and on the Board of Directors. This step is the second stage in the creation of solid and resilient governance mechanisms, after the founding of the Advisory Council, carried out in 2022,” said Bogdan Florea, founder, and co-CEO of Connections Consult.

 

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How to choose the right RPA tool for your business?

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Today’s market is rapidly evolving, and automation is one of the most influential factors considering its applicability in a wide range of sectors, functions, and processes. But even though the technology is now woven into the fabric of work, there’s a tremendous opportunity to automate routine and repetitive tasks. This is what Robotic Process Automation concept relies on – automating repetitive, rule-based, labor-intensive processes, reducing the dependency on manual labor, and increasing business efficiency and accuracy. The RPA bots implementation has tremendous potential to eliminate drudgery—in data entry, billing, order management, HR onboarding, and endless other areas.

 

Of course, there is no surprise that RPA technology is also evolving daily with added features and functionalities. Gartner reported that RPA software is the fastest-growing global enterprise software market segment. RPA is expected to eclipse cloud, IoT, and blockchain, receiving the most significant investment focus for enterprise buyers looking to achieve operational effectiveness. 

How do you choose the right RPA platform for your business needs? Our Robotic Process Automation implementation experts from Connections Consult, an innovative European group of companies with more than 17 years of experience, provide the necessary guidelines for choosing the right RPA tool.

Architecture

A well-designed RPA tool has huge implications for any company. The architecture of the Robotic Automation tool depends on where you want to employ this technology and how well it can be adapted for performing various tasks. Depending on the purpose of your tool, before choosing an appropriate RPA tool, you should make sure you have the right skills and expertise to use it, as well as knowledge regarding where it should not be used.

Most RPA tools rely on a layered design for better deployment and maintenance, which is another important factor to keep in mind while selecting the right RPA tool.

Ease of RPA implementation

One of the best features of Robotic Process Automation technology is its ease of implementation, non-invasiveness, and compatibility with existing legacy systems. Business users should be able to point and click the applications they normally use while a recorder notes the actions. Remember you want to improve the speed and efficiency of your business processes, which is why you are looking to deploy an RPA tool. Fortunately, 70% of organizations say that RPA releases employees from mundane tasks, help them focus on more strategic and creative tasks, and increases efficiency by 80%. 

Exception handling

Categorical machine learning models typically estimate the probabilities of the possible results. A robust Robotic Automation tool that is well-designed and will detect errors during automation more quickly than manual detection. In some cases, errors require human attention and must be directed toward experts. An efficient exception-handling capability ensures that workplace automation operates smoothly and seamlessly.

RPA integration with enterprise applications

A bot isn’t good for your company if it can’t get information out of your enterprise applications. That’s usually easier than parsing PDFs, but you need drivers, plug-ins, and credentials for all your databases, accounting systems, HR systems, and other enterprise applications. 

Connections Consult is an official UiPath partner company that trains software robots using RPA technology on the UiPath platform. We blend Software Development and Process Automation to leverage the original trifecta – People, Process, and Technology to the triple-A one: Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics. We design, architect, integrate, and deliver digital business solutions for various industries. We use rapid prototyping and design thinking to deliver innovative solutions. 

Support 

It’s always good to choose reliable providers and ensure that you are provided with a good support system. Different RPA vendors offer different kinds of support. You will want to check if the vendor provides part-time, contractual, or a dedicated round-the-clock support team and what kind of training or certification is required related to the functioning of the RPA tool. Best practices ensure strong maintenance procedures, so you must ensure access to these too.

 

Remember that each RPA tool has a specific purpose and doesn’t follow the size fit approach. Each tool has a specific purpose, and to evaluate the full potential of an RPA tool, you will need to prioritize one or more criteria over the others and choose the one which closely matches your requirements. If you are looking to gain further insights, schedule a meeting with one of our experts, and find the RPA solution for your needs.