Digital Process Automation Market Report 2026

The digital process automation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $16.4 billion in 2025 to $18.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to need for process efficiency, manual process errors, growing demand in bfsI sector, adoption in manufacturing sector, integration in it and telecom.

The digital process automation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption in healthcare sector, increasing demand in aerospace and defense, expansion in retail and consumer goods, integration with AI and analytics platforms, demand for end-to-end automation solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of robotic process automation (rpa), implementation of workflow automation tools, deployment of business process management (bpm) software, use of intelligent document processing, growth in on-demand and on-premise automation services.

The growing adoption of cloud-based solutions is anticipated to drive the expansion of the digital process automation market in the coming years. A cloud-based solution refers to a model that enables on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable applications and services that can be rapidly deployed and delivered over the internet with minimal administrative effort. By leveraging cloud infrastructure, digital process automation providers are able to reach a wider customer base without the need for extensive hardware or on-premises installations, thereby reducing entry barriers for businesses seeking to integrate AI into their operations, as AI capabilities can be accessed seamlessly through subscription-based models. For instance, in December 2023, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, the share of enterprises using cloud computing services increased by 4.2 percentage points in 2023, with e-mail being the most commonly purchased service (82.7%), followed by file storage (68%) and office software (66.3%). Therefore, the expanding adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is supporting the growth of the digital process automation market.

Major companies operating in the digital process automation market are concentrating on developing advanced offerings such as AI-powered workflow agents to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. AI-powered workflow agents are intelligent systems capable of automating repetitive tasks, analyzing complex datasets, and delivering actionable insights, enabling organizations to reduce manual workloads and accelerate business processes. For instance, in November 2025, FlowForma Ltd., an Ireland-based digital process automation company, introduced FlowAssure, which features AI agents for vendor risk management. The solution automates risk assessments by securely reviewing questionnaires, penetration tests, ISO, and SOC 2 Type II reports, while classifying and analyzing submissions to produce intelligent recommendations. FlowAssure enhances approval workflows by suggesting actions or escalating issues to relevant stakeholders, identifies errors and triggers follow-up workflows to ensure consistency, and maintains audit-ready compliance by recording every assessment, score, comment, and approval. Designed for large enterprises, the platform helps organizations manage complex vendor ecosystems effectively, cutting manual effort by up to 90% and accelerating decision-making, ultimately strengthening governance and control across security, compliance, and procurement functions.

In November 2025, Accenture plc, a US-based provider of digital, cloud, and consulting services, acquired SYSTEMA for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Accenture seeks to strengthen its manufacturing automation and digital engineering capabilities to better support clients in the semiconductor industry while driving higher efficiency and innovation across production operations. SYSTEMA is a Germany-based company that specializes in digital process automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the digital process automation market are Microsoft Corporation; Infosys Limited; IBM; Oracle Corporation; SAP SE; Cognizant; ServiceNow Inc.; OpenText Corporation; NICE Systems Ltd.; Pegasystems Inc.; Software AG; TIBCO Software Inc; UiPath; Automation Anywhere; Appian Corporation; Nintex Global Ltd.; K2 Partnering Solutions; Bizagi; Laserfiche; Zapier; BP Logix Inc.

North America was the largest region in the digital process automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital process automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the digital process automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have influenced the digital process automation market by increasing the cost of imported software solutions and automation tools, particularly impacting small and medium-sized enterprises in asia-pacific and europe. Segments such as rpa tools and bpm software have experienced slower adoption due to higher import costs. However, positive effects include encouraging local software development, fostering cost-effective domestic automation solutions, and incentivizing cloud-based deployment models to reduce dependency on imported technologies.

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Digital process automation is a methodology that leverages digital technology to automate one or more tasks within a business process. This approach employs low-code development tools to automate processes, eliminating the need for human intervention in various business processes. The purpose of digital process automation is to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and enable organizations to respond swiftly to changing business needs.

The primary components of digital process automation include solutions and services. A solution refers to a set of tools, services, or processes designed to address specific business problems or needs. In the context of digital process automation, a solution aids in improving efficiency and enhancing decision-making by offering a structured approach to workflow automation. These solutions can be deployed on-demand or on-premise, catering to organizations of different sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large enterprises. End-users span various industries, including banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, IT and telecommunications, aerospace and defense, healthcare, retail and consumer goods, among others.

The digital process automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as workflow design, process analysis, performance optimization, analytics, and reporting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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