#Software Automation

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How Software Automation, Integration, Bots, and Scraping Are Revolutionizing Industries

Explore how automation, bots, integration, and scraping are reshaping industries with cutting-edge efficiency.

[zeroneconsulting]

Predictive Coding: The Next Frontier in Software Development

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, predictive coding emerges as a significant advancement, reshaping how businesses approach problem-solving and innovation. This technology, leveraging generative AI, enhances computational power and cognition, allowing software to predict developer intents and automate coding tasks.

[marsdevs]

You won’t Believe that Automation Workflow is the Next Big Thing!

Are you looking for the quickest approach to regularly finish jobs and tasks? And are you expecting to accomplish so by creating bespoke workflows for your team? We're here to let you know that it's not only achievable but much easier than you would think with the precise workflow automation procedure in place. The catch is that you need adaptable workflow automation software that can swiftly help and adapt to your procedures. So, what is workflow automation & how can it help you address problems? In this MarsDevs article, we are here to tell you about that!

[nitor-infotech]

Quality Engineering Services | Nitor Infotech

Nitor Infotech’s agile approach towards quality engineering and test automation services can help organizations achieve a flawless performance of applications and prolonged product sustenance, thus improving scalability as well as boosting revenues. Owing to an increase in demand for better, more flexible software systems, their complexity is increasing day by day. To ensure that these systems comply with quality engineering (QE) standards, a drastic evolution is seen in testing methods as well. Testing frameworks are now more complex than ever and deploying them adequately is often challenging.

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[lazeecomet]

The Story of KLogs: What happens when an Mechanical Engineer codes

Since i no longer work at Wearhouse Automation Startup (WAS for short) and havnt for many years i feel as though i should recount the tale of the most bonkers program i ever wrote, but we need to establish some background

WAS has its HQ very far away from the big customer site and i worked as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) on site. so i learned early on that if a problem needed to be solved fast, WE had to do it. we never got many updates on what was coming down the pipeline for us or what issues were being worked on. this made us very independent

As such, we got good at reading the robot logs ourselves. it took too much time to send the logs off to HQ for analysis and get back what the problem was. we can read. now GETTING the logs is another thing.

the early robots we cut our teeth on used 2.4 gHz wifi to communicate with FSE's so dumping the logs was as simple as pushing a button in a little application and it would spit out a txt file

later on our robots were upgraded to use a 2.4 mHz xbee radio to communicate with us. which was FUCKING SLOW. and log dumping became a much more tedious process. you had to connect, go to logging mode, and then the robot would vomit all the logs in the past 2 min OR the entirety of its memory bank (only 2 options) into a terminal window. you would then save the terminal window and open it in a text editor to read them. it could take up to 5 min to dump the entire log file and if you didnt dump fast enough, the ACK messages from the control server would fill up the logs and erase the error as the memory overwrote itself.

this missing logs problem was a Big Deal for software who now weren't getting every log from every error so a NEW method of saving logs was devised: the robot would just vomit the log data in real time over a DIFFERENT radio and we would save it to a KQL server. Thanks Daddy Microsoft.

now whats KQL you may be asking. why, its Microsofts very own SQL clone! its Kusto Query Language. never mind that the system uses a SQL database for daily operations. lets use this proprietary Microsoft thing because they are paying us

so yay, problem solved. we now never miss the logs. so how do we read them if they are split up line by line in a database? why with a query of course!

select * from tbLogs where RobotUID = [64CharLongString] and timestamp > [UnixTimeCode]

if this makes no sense to you, CONGRATULATIONS! you found the problem with this setup. Most FSE's were BAD at SQL which meant they didnt read logs anymore. If you do understand what the query is, CONGRATULATIONS! you see why this is Very Stupid.

You could not search by robot name. each robot had some arbitrarily assigned 64 character long string as an identifier and the timestamps were not set to local time. so you had run a lookup query to find the right name and do some time zone math to figure out what part of the logs to read. oh yeah and you had to download KQL to view them. so now we had both SQL and KQL on our computers

NOBODY in the field like this.

But Daddy Microsoft comes to the rescue

see we didnt JUST get KQL with part of that deal. we got the entire Microsoft cloud suite. and some people (like me) had been automating emails and stuff with Power Automate

This is Microsoft Power Automate. its Microsoft's version of Scratch but it has hooks into everything Microsoft. SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel, it can integrate with all of it. i had been using it to send an email once a day with a list of all the robots in maintenance.

this gave me an idea

and i checked

and Power Automate had hooks for KQL

KLogs is actually short for Kusto Logs

I did not know how to program in Power Automate but damn it anything is better then writing KQL queries. so i got to work. and about 2 months later i had a BEHEMOTH of a Power Automate program. it lagged the webpage and many times when i tried to edit something my changes wouldn't take and i would have to click in very specific ways to ensure none of my variables were getting nuked. i dont think this was the intended purpose of Power Automate but this is what it did

the KLogger would watch a list of Teams chats and when someone typed "klogs" or pasted a copy of an ERROR mesage, it would spring into action.

it extracted the robot name from the message and timestamp from teams

it would lookup the name in the database to find the 64 long string UID and the location that robot was assigned too

it would reply to the message in teams saying it found a robot name and was getting logs

it would run a KQL query for the database and get the control system logs then export then into a CSV

it would save the CSV with the a .xls extension into a folder in ShairPoint (it would make a new folder for each day and location if it didnt have one already)

it would send ANOTHER message in teams with a LINK to the file in SharePoint

it would then enter a loop and scour the robot logs looking for the keyword ESTOP to find the error. (it did this because Kusto was SLOWER then the xbee radio and had up to a 10 min delay on syncing)

if it found the error, it would adjust its start and end timestamps to capture it and export the robot logs book-ended from the event by ~ 1 min. if it didnt, it would use the timestamp from when it was triggered +/- 5 min

it saved THOSE logs to SharePoint the same way as before

it would send ANOTHER message in teams with a link to the files

it would then check if the error was 1 of 3 very specific type of error with the camera. if it was it extracted the base64 jpg image saved in KQL as a byte array, do the math to convert it, and save that as a jpg in SharePoint (and link it of course)

and then it would terminate. and if it encountered an error anywhere in all of this, i had logic where it would spit back an error message in Teams as plaintext explaining what step failed and the program would close gracefully

I deployed it without asking anyone at one of the sites that was struggling. i just pointed it at their chat and turned it on. it had a bit of a rocky start (spammed chat) but man did the FSE's LOVE IT.

about 6 months later software deployed their answer to reading the logs: a webpage that acted as a nice GUI to the KQL database. much better then an CSV file

it still needed you to scroll though a big drop-down of robot names and enter a timestamp, but i noticed something. all that did was just change part of the URL and refresh the webpage

SO I MADE KLOGS 2 AND HAD IT GENERATE THE URL FOR YOU AND REPLY TO YOUR MESSAGE WITH IT. (it also still did the control server and jpg stuff). Theres a non-zero chance that klogs was still in use long after i left that job

now i dont recommend anyone use power automate like this. its clunky and weird. i had to make a variable called "Carrage Return" which was a blank text box that i pressed enter one time in because it was incapable of understanding /n or generating a new line in any capacity OTHER then this (thanks support forum).

im also sure this probably is giving the actual programmer people anxiety. imagine working at a company and then some rando you've never seen but only heard about as "the FSE whos really good at root causing stuff", in a department that does not do any coding, managed to, in their spare time, build and release and entire workflow piggybacking on your work without any oversight, code review, or permission.....and everyone liked it

[mechanicx]

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[champagnemoon]

Jobs not even bothering to formally reject you after three rounds of interviews is so crazy…like lowkey what’s going on in Human Resources departments lmaooo

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The most awaited article of the year is here ... Evolution of automation is all yours now !!!

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[fugu-in-f]

I've got Dr. doofenschmirz ass naming conventions for my test automation, like

yes of course, the taggening branch goes in the fixenator development suite, why do you ask?

[isikkosocial]

Improve Your Travel Operations with a Contemporary Booking Management System

Introduction:

The management of booking and travel operations today has become extremely different in this fast-moving digital age. More businesses are turning to Booking Management Systems as well as Travel Management Software to facilitate streamlined operations, better customer experiences, and ultimate revenue growth. This blog post is your definitive guide if you're a business searching for a seamless way to run reservations, optimize business travel, or integrate cloud technology into your operations.

Why Your Business Needs a Booking and Reservation System

Managing reservations manually is a thing of the past. A Booking and Reservation System allows businesses to:

Automate bookings: Minimize manual errors and save time by automating customer reservations.

Improve customer satisfaction: Provide real-time updates and hassle-free booking experiences.

Increase operational efficiency: With an Online Booking Platform, staff can focus on other crucial tasks.

Whether you are in travel, hospitality, or any service-based industry, a robust system will help you not only manage your operations but also assert your business as a leader in the use of technological advancements.

Benefits of a Cloud-Based Booking System

A Cloud-Based Booking System comes with several perks that make it indispensable for today's businesses:

24/7 Accessibility: You can access your booking data at any time, from anywhere.

Real-Time Updates: Your availability will always be accurate, and double bookings avoided.

Scalability: The system maintains increasing demand with your business growth.

Multi Integration Capabilities: Link to payment gateways, CRM systems, and marketing platforms.

Data Security: Protect sensitive information through robust security features.

Cloud technology ensures that businesses can function at unprecedented efficiency and flexibility.

Business Travel Solution: Optimizing Business Travel.

For any organization with frequent corporate travel requirements, a Business Travel Solution is a lifesaver. Such services involve:

Streamlined Expense Management: All travel expenses in one location.

Customized Travel Policies: Ensure compliance with company policies.

Cost Savings: Access savings from negotiated flight, hotel, and car rates.

Centralized Booking: One location handles everything. Simplifies complexity.

Business travel solutions are perfect for companies looking to streamline their operations while simultaneously giving their employees a stress-free travel experience.

Benefits of Travel Management Software

Travel Management Software is the need of the hour for companies involved in travel planning and management. Here's why:

End-to-End Solutions: Handling flight tickets, accommodations, and itineraries with ease

Analytics and Reporting: Analyze trends and determinants of the travel tendencies, associated costs, and expenditures.

Personalized Experiences: Provide recommendations based on customer preferences.

Reduced Errors: Automate tasks to reduce human mistakes.

This software increases productivity and provides travel managers with the tools needed to take decisions.

How to Select the Appropriate Online Booking Platform

Choosing the Appropriate Online Booking Platform for your business can be a daunting task. Look at the considerations below.

Ease of Use: The platform must be user-friendly for both the staff and customers.

Customizability: The system must meet your unique needs.

Mobile Compatibility: A mobile-friendly platform is important to allow for easy on-the-go bookings.

Customer Support: Reliability in support ensures minimal downtime and swift resolution of issues.

Right technology investments will enable businesses to deliver excellent booking experiences that ensure loyalty.

Conclusion:

A properly implemented Booking Management System or Travel Management Software will change the way your business works offering efficiency, scalability, and increased customer satisfaction. Whether it is to manage travel for a business or reservations in a hospitality business, these tools ensure competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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With Innrly | Streamline Your Hospitality Operations

Manage all your hotels from anywhere | Transformation without transition

Managing a hotel or a multi-brand portfolio can be overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple systems, reports, and data sources. INNRLY, a cutting-edge hotel management software, revolutionizes the way hospitality businesses operate by delivering intelligent insights and simplifying workflows—all without the need for system changes or upgrades. Designed for seamless integration and powerful automation, INNRLY empowers hotel owners and managers to make data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency.

Revolutionizing Hotel Management

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, efficiency is the cornerstone of success. INNRLY’s cloud-based platform offers a brand-neutral, user-friendly interface that consolidates critical business data across all your properties. Whether you manage a single boutique hotel or a portfolio of properties spanning different regions, INNRLY provides an all-in-one solution for optimizing performance and boosting productivity.

One Dashboard for All Your Properties:

Say goodbye to fragmented data and manual processes. INNRLY enables you to monitor your entire portfolio from a single dashboard, providing instant access to key metrics like revenue, occupancy, labor costs, and guest satisfaction. With this unified view, hotel managers can make informed decisions in real time.

Customizable and Scalable Solutions:

No two hospitality businesses are alike, and INNRLY understands that. Its customizable features adapt to your unique needs, whether you're running a small chain or managing an extensive enterprise. INNRLY grows with your business, ensuring that your operations remain efficient and effective.

Seamless Integration for Effortless Operations:

One of INNRLY’s standout features is its ability to integrate seamlessly with your existing systems. Whether it's your property management system (PMS), accounting software, payroll/labor management tools, or even guest feedback platforms, INNRLY pulls data together effortlessly, eliminating the need for system overhauls.

Automated Night Audits:

Tired of labor-intensive night audits? INNRLY’s Night Audit+ automates this crucial process, providing detailed reports that are automatically synced with your accounting software. It identifies issues such as declined credit cards or high balances, ensuring no problem goes unnoticed.

A/R and A/P Optimization:

Streamline your accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) processes to improve cash flow and avoid costly mistakes. INNRLY’s automation reduces manual entry, speeding up credit cycles and ensuring accurate payments.

Labor and Cost Management:

With INNRLY, you can pinpoint inefficiencies, monitor labor hours, and reduce costs. Detailed insights into overtime risks, housekeeping minutes per room (MPR), and other labor metrics help you manage staff productivity effectively.

Empowering Data-Driven Decisions:

INNRLY simplifies decision-making by surfacing actionable insights through its robust reporting and analytics tools.

Comprehensive Reporting:

Access reports on your schedule, from detailed night audit summaries to trial balances and franchise billing reconciliations. Consolidated data across multiple properties allows for easy performance comparisons and trend analysis.

Benchmarking for Success:

Compare your properties' performance against industry standards or other hotels in your portfolio. Metrics such as ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), and occupancy rates are presented in an easy-to-understand format, empowering you to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Guest Satisfaction Insights:

INNRLY compiles guest feedback and satisfaction scores, enabling you to take prompt action to enhance the guest experience. Happy guests lead to better reviews and increased bookings, driving long-term success.

Key Benefits of INNRLY

Single Login, Full Control: Manage all properties with one login, saving time and reducing complexity.

Error-Free Automation: Eliminate manual data entry, reducing errors and increasing productivity.

Cost Savings: Pinpoint problem areas to reduce labor costs and optimize spending.

Enhanced Accountability: Hold each property accountable for issues flagged by INNRLY’s tools, supported by an optional Cash Flow Protection Team at the enterprise level.

Data Security: Protect your credentials and data while maintaining your existing systems.

Transforming Hospitality Without Transition

INNRLY’s philosophy is simple: transformation without transition. You don’t need to replace or upgrade your existing systems to benefit from INNRLY. The software integrates effortlessly into your current setup, allowing you to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional guest experiences and achieving your business goals.

Who Can Benefit from INNRLY?

Hotel Owners:

For owners managing multiple properties, INNRLY offers a centralized platform to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and maximize profitability.

General Managers:

Simplify day-to-day operations with automated processes and real-time insights, freeing up time to focus on strategic initiatives.

Accounting Teams:

INNRLY ensures accurate financial reporting by syncing data across systems, reducing errors, and streamlining reconciliation processes.

Multi-Brand Portfolios:

For operators managing properties across different brands, INNRLY’s brand-neutral platform consolidates data, making it easy to compare and optimize performance.

Contact INNRLY Today

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