Not long ago, tools like Blue Prism and Automation Anywhere seemed like the go-to choice for trimming time off tedious tasks. They promised a future where software bots would handle grunt work, help you cut expenses, and free up your team to tackle more meaningful projects. However, as time passed, many companies realized these solutions didn’t quite fit their changing needs. They felt fragmented, challenging to scale, and not always in step with the bigger picture.

Today’s world of automation is changing fast. Many companies that once relied on tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism are now wondering if it’s time to switch. Microsoft’s Power Automate stands out as an attractive choice because it fits into the Microsoft family of products well and offers strong, flexible features. Let’s look at why more and more businesses are moving from Automation Anywhere to Power Automate and how it can boost your bottom line.

Migrating from Automation Anywhere to Power Automate: Why Businesses Are Making the Switch & How It Benefits Your Bottom Line

What’s Holding You Back with Legacy RPA Tools?

If you’re using older RPA platforms, you’ve likely faced some common issues:

1. Excessive Costs: Keeping older, on-premises automation tools running can be expensive. For example, upgrading 80% of your digital workers to a newer version might cost around $2,500 each—and connecting to the cloud also comes with additional costs.
2. Struggles with Complex Integrations: It is often challenging to get these older platforms to talk smoothly to your other systems, whether they’re older tools or modern cloud services. This complexity means higher maintenance costs and more headaches.
3. Restricted AI Features: Traditional RPA systems mainly handle structured data and don’t offer much in terms of AI, cognitive skills, or machine learning. That restricts your ability to innovate.

Why Power Automate?

Microsoft’s Power Automate seamlessly integrates artificial intelligence, robotic process automation (RPA), and process automation into a single, intuitive cloud-based solution. Here’s what makes it unique:

1. Decrease Costs and Quicker Results: Switching to Power Automate can cut your total ownership costs by up to 60%. Plus—you can migrate three times faster and spend up to 70% less than if you tried to do everything by hand.
2. All-in-One System: The Power Automate works smoothly with more than 300 other services—like Adobe, Oracle, Salesforce, and SAP. It also fits right in with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure. You end up with a more unified setup—and fewer moving parts.
3. Built-In AI: Tools like AI Builder and Dataverse help you leverage artificial intelligence—to make your workflows smarter, more personal, and more flexible.
4. Easy for Everyone to Use: With low-code tools—even people who aren’t tech experts can create and improve automated processes. This approach helps everyone to come up with new ideas—and reduces the need to hire specialists.

Power Automate – Key Advantages Driving Business Migration

1. Higher Productivity: Power Automate automation reduces errors, speeds up workflow creation—and helps everyone work better together.
2. Works with Different Types of Data: Unlike older platforms, Power Automate can handle both structured and unstructured data. This makes it easier to grow your automation efforts—and try new things.
3. Ready for the Future: Microsoft keeps adding new features, connectors, and security updates to Power Automate. You won’t need expensive upgrades to stay current.

Making the Move Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

Moving from Automation Anywhere to Power Automate can be smooth if you plan it right. Microsoft’s Intelligent Automation Kit, for example, can help you:

• Plan Your Journey: First, understand your current processes and figure out what success looks like.
• Automate Your Migration: Use the right tools to bring over your old workflows, remove what you no longer need, and set up improved solutions with less manual work.
• Set Up for Ongoing Success: Put the right rules, security measures, and training programs in place so everyone knows how to make the most of your new platform.

Business Benefits Using Power Automate

After moving to Automation Anywhere to Power Automate, many companies say they’ve seen:

• 35% Fewer Errors: Better accuracy means less time spent fixing problems.
• 20% Faster Setup Times: Quicker deployments let you put new ideas to work right away.
• 50% Cost Savings: Dropping legacy tools for Power Automate’s unified environment saves big bucks.
• Payback in Under Six Months: You’ll likely see a return on your investment sooner than you think.

Is It Time to Rethink Your Strategy?

The real question isn’t if automation helps—everyone knows it does. It’s whether your current tools are giving you the best ROI or not. Power Automate offers a flexible, intelligent way forward that supports your long-term goals.

At WinWire, we’ve helped clients move to Power Automate. For instance, a genomics-based drug discovery company partnered with WinWire to address the inefficiencies and high costs of their existing UiPath RPA implementation. By transitioning to Microsoft Power Automate, WinWire enabled the client to leverage their Microsoft E5 licenses, eliminating additional costs and achieving up to 30% savings. With enhanced exception handling, seamless process execution, and reduced manual intervention by over 90%, the solution streamlined operations and increased efficiency. WinWire’s expertise consolidated the client’s technology ecosystem, simplifying workflows and driving significant operational and financial impact.

Ready to unlock the potential of Power Automate?

At WinWire, we help businesses make a smooth shift from legacy RPA tools—like Blue Prism, UiPath, and Automation Anywhere to Power Automate. With our expertise, we make the migration process simple and effective, delivering real results. From cutting costs to improving efficiency and driving transformation, we’re here to ensure your move makes a lasting impact. Let’s work together to unlock what’s possible.

Business Impact: Significant Savings, Increased Efficiency, and Better Productivity

• Driving Total Savings: WinWire’s approach led to a 50% jump in 12-month run-rate savings—eliminating redundant costs tied to older tools. By optimizing licensing and improving operational efficiency, projected annual returns climbed by 13%—creating measurable financial benefits
• Improving Efficiency: Manual effort dropped by an impressive 90%—freeing teams to focus on more strategic, high-value tasks. Automation took over 85% of operational hours—slashing turnaround times and minimizing errors along the way.
• Elevating Productivity: Productivity levels soared—rising by 75%—through streamlined workflows and effective bot deployment. Consistent bot growth ensured 10-15% quarterly gains—empowering businesses to stay agile and innovative.

Let’s explore how migrating from Automation Anywhere to Power Automate can transform your business.

Schedule a discovery call today, and let’s talk!