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The need to automate processes is more important now than ever ; the RaaS model is enabling smaller businesses to accelerate their use of robotic technology
Like other shared services , Robots-as-a- Service ( RaaS ), is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience , as well as being cost-effective and easy to implement . A flexible solution , it enables organisations without the know-how or in-house resources to maintain robotic solutions for their automation needs .
RaaS could be the natural progression of cloud computing , as it follows the seemingly widespread adoption of Software-as-a- Service ( SaaS ), Platform-as-a-Service ( PaaS ) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service ( IaaS ). Cloud computing blocks are already in place for many organisations , so the foundation for RaaS has been perfectly set for the model ’ s increased use .
Since the pandemic , businesses have recognised the acute need to prioritise liquidity and move away from capital expenditureoriented technology acquisition strategies . Instead , companies have been turning to these ‘ as-a-service ’ models , particularly as businesses race to expand their industry 4.0 initiatives and digital transformation strategies .
As adopting smart robotic technologies requires companies
“ In the right circumstance , RaaS is a perfect model ”
WAYNE BUTTERFIELD GLOBAL HEAD OF INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS AT ISG AUTOMATION
to part with a significant chunk of their financial resources – and that ’ s before the cost of ongoing lifecycle management and maintenance is taken into account – a RaaS solution also means companies have no need to invest in costly infrastructure .
“ This allows the organisation to focus its capital and human resources on further business improvement whilst it continues to deliver innovation and value to its customers . It also makes technology accessible to even small organisations , allowing it to be scaled up and down as needed ,” explains Arash Ghazanfari , CTO , UK , Presales , at Dell Technologies .
By removing the need for the skillset or financial resources required , which some organisations won ' t have , RaaS also speeds up the delivery of these capabilities to many by providing integrated robotic based solutions , with the added bonus of service management .
“ In the right circumstance , RaaS is a perfect model . Although initially geared towards the SME market and those that have started but found they are inefficient with their licences , the true flexibility and cost models have become
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