BLUE-PRISM

RPA UK pioneer, ex-IPO, SS&C 2022.

Definition

Blue Prism distinguishes through developer-first approach, Object Studio (interface mapping), Process Studio (workflows), Control Room (orchestration). Strong BPO/IT outsourcing presence. Declining versus cloud-first UiPath/AA. SS&C-Blue Prism Hyperautomation integrated suite 2024. Adopted by HSBC, Sky UK, Coca-Cola, IBM.

Origin

Blue Prism founded 2001 by Pat Geary and Alistair Bathgate UK ; LSE IPO 2016 (BPRM) ; SS&C acquisition April 2022 for $1.6 billion.

Example in context

HSBC deploys 600+ Blue Prism Digital Workers for global KYC ; cuts onboarding cycle from 14 days to 3 days, $50M annual saving.

Related terms

• UiPath — modern competitor.