WP1
● We developed the toolset to "teach" our system to automate tasks, execute already existing automations, and retrieve the output of previous executions
● We designed the user experience of the next generation End User Innovation tool
● A Workflow Service was created to orchestrate automation
● We implemented the next generation of our App Builder module
● We created integrations for different kinds of enterprise software
● Implemented integration functionalities to the core systems
● Developed cross-cloud management capabilities
● Implemented Terraform based provisioning for the entire Cloudstorm stack
● Implemented advanced Secret Management facilities
● Created capabilities for single tenant and multi tenant installations
● Updated the SW delivery process following GitOps methodology
● The toolset covers a business automation and integration process end to end
WP2
● Defined a Product development roadmap
● Defined an MVP feature set and developed an MVP of Nika to collect feedback from pilots
● Implemented an opt-in discovery process based on customer feedback
● Conducted User Experience research, in particular on AI-aided chatbot usability
● Developed all of the UI of Nika
● Identified Key User Personas, -Journeys and -Stories
● Augmented our cloud and on-premise hosting capabilities and the End User Innovation Tool to become the basis for the Nika Process Discovery product.
● Created the Analytics Infrastructure to support data collection and analysis
● Developed the automation assessment scoring algorithms for Nika
● Developed the Nika conversational AI technology to collect process insights
● Developed the advanced analytics and intelligence features for Nika both in the back-end and front-end side
● Developed and launched the feature-complete version of Nika
● Installed Nika in operational environments in large Enterprises internationally
WP3
● Won and conducted paid RPA pilot projects successfully
● Validated Cloudstorm efficiency gains through pilot projects
● Attained valuable public references from satisfied pilot partners to be used in commercialisation activities
● Executed Nika pilot projects
● Created a robust legal framework to support the exploitation of the project results
● Finalised our data security strategy involving legal and security experts
● Created implementation guidelines documents
● Created interview templates, the “RPA Workshop” and the “RPA canvas” tools to aid pilot preparations
● Created “RPA readiness scoring” of processes to aid pilot preparations
● Collected invaluable feedback on our product roadmap that have influenced WP2 developments significantly
● Collected input from Customers for Nika branding, pricing and marketing communications
● Adjusted the Nika product development roadmap to accommodate feedback from pilots, in particular through usability testing and UX research activities
● Attended and won several international pitch competitions which resulted in pilot negotiations with large enterprises
WP4
● Created content marketing and sales materials
● We established several automated online marketing channels to distribute this content
● We executed numerous successful online campaigns, demonstrated by a high number of relevant inbound leads
● Our RPA-as-a-service business model got validated: we could engage in a commercial relationship with companies of all sizes: SME-s and enterprises alike
● We have convinced several RPA pilot partners to become customers already
● We have established and developed the branding for the new product, Nika Process Discovery Tool
● Tested, compared and validated several online traction channels for Nika, creating an efficient lead generation engine for RPA decision makers interested in process discovery
● Refined the commercialisation plan for Nika market entry
● Created the “Process Discovery Framework” concept and associated whitepaper: “The Modern Guide to Scale RPA Process Discovery” and other sales and marketing material, specifically for Nika
● Maintained interest in COVID times thanks to our online presence
● We have created demand for our services by potential resellers
