RPA/AI/ML Service Provider - To Be Or Not To Be
As with the global organisations, IT services companies too are exploring various offerings in Robotics Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and if these services make sense for company's positioning, growth and profitability. Various financial, operating, human resource, governance models are being experimented by and within companies. Most popular service offerings in these areas are: 1. Professional Services - Consulting (Automation Potential Assessment, Building Road-map, Tool Selection, Cost Benefit Analysis, Center of Excellency Setup Services, Audit services) 2. Professional Services - Training 3. Professional Services - Implementation (Design, Build, Run and Maintenance) 4. License Resell Services It has been observed that consulting based assignments tend to more profitable than implementation and resell services. IT companies don't qualify their offerings on "profitability" alone but als