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The end of 2022 was marked with the launch of SAP Build Process Automation Agent Version 3. Since then, we've received great feedback for its enhanced experience, performance, and innovative features !

For those who have yet to transition from the older version 2 of the Agent, let's delve into the compelling reasons to upgrade to Agent 3, propelling you into a future of amplified capabilities and streamlined business processes.

 

Effortless Installation and Automatic Upgrade Governance

Bid farewell to complex installations of the Agent with the streamlined one-click download of the Agent 3 directly accessible from your SAP Build Process Automation tenant.

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Our commitment to a hassle-free experience extends to automatic upgrades in a secure and controlled manner, reducing workload for IT administrators and ensuring a reliable up-to-date automation environment.

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In March 2024, we release two new enhancements for a more efficient and robust agent governance :

  • Automatic regeneration of your user credentials in RBSC (manually activated by administrators)
  • Progressive version upgrade with the Automatic Mode, allowing you to test versions with beta agents (configured as early adopters of the newly released version) before automatically upgrading all production agents.

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Innovation at Your Fingertips

Embrace a richer product with extended functional coverage by adopting SAP Build Process Automation Agent 3.

Over the past year, we introduced numerous capabilities and connectors, automating Microsoft 365 and Java-based applications, emulators (i.e. HLLAPI) and more. Explore innovative solutions with Agent 3's expanded toolkit, catering to enterprise-like scenarios such as Remote Desktop Protocol management on Windows Servers or soon, enabling Offline Mode to ensure business continuity.

 

Performance and Quality Improvements

Benefit from significant performance boosts with SAP Build Process Automation Agent 3, ensuring smooth and efficient automations. The front-end, based on the Electron framework, offers a more responsive UI, enabling faster project switching, theming, and seamless transitions from design to test to runtime modes. The commitment to improved performance and quality guarantees reliable automation outcomes.

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Intuitive Redesigned UI

The redesigned user interface in Agent 3 caters to end-users, citizen developers, and IT administrators alike, who will appreciate its simplicity and easy navigation, enhancing efficiency in designing and managing automations.

 

In conclusion, the future of seamless automation using Agent 3 awaits, offering easier installation, innovation, improved performance with a user-friendly interface.

As we look ahead, note that the Agent 2 on SAP Build Process Automation tenants will reach the end of maintenance on June 30th, 2024, and for SAP Intelligent RPA tenants on June 30th, 2025. The time to migrate is now, and we've got you covered with a comprehensive migration tutorial, ensuring a smooth and secure transition from Agent 2 to Agent 3. Don't delay—start your migration journey today and unlock the full potential of SAP Build Process Automation Agent 3!

 

Useful Links : 
  • SAP Process Automation “Agent 3” Now Available – The Gold Standard of Desktop Automation : Blog Post by @marcin_jakubik 
  • SAP Best Practices to migrate from Agent 2 to Agent 3 : Blog Post by @jleonard 
  • End of Maintenance dates for Desktop Agent 2 on SAP Intelligent Process Automation and SAP Build Process Automation : SAP Note 3440715

 

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