# What is RPA?

Robotic Process Automation

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Robotic Process Automation, RPA, is a software technology that allows for the automation of various computer tasks or computer-based business processes. RPA is a broad term for process automation or workflow automation technology, used to streamline both complex and simple processes that are typically done by a human on a computer. Automation is achieved by deploying software “bots” that have been trained on the exact mouse-motions, keystrokes, and rule-based logic underlying a given task. Foxtrot by EnableSoft is an RPA software. 

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