Don’t Just Migrate - Transform: Future-Proof RPA with ServiceNow

[Gopika m renish]

As automation matures and AI capabilities advance, enterprises are under growing pressure to modernize their legacy RPA ecosystems. But migration doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right platform and tools, it can be faster, smarter, and more strategic.

In this blog, we explore how ServiceNow is reshaping the automation landscape—and how the Migration Accelerator is helping organizations make the shift effortlessly. From seamless bot ingestion to intelligent AI-powered transformation, here’s how you can rethink migration as an opportunity, not an obstacle.

While every organization’s journey may be different, this blog highlights the key capabilities of Migration Accelerator that make large-scale RPA transitions more approachable. Get ready to explore how the right features can simplify your move to a unified, AI-ready automation platform.

Why ServiceNow RPA is Changing the Game

Traditional RPA platforms were built for isolated tasks. ServiceNow RPA is part of something much bigger: the ServiceNow Platform, which unifies orchestration, AI, and automation under one roof. This approach is designed not just to execute automation but to make automation smarter, more scalable, and easier to manage across the enterprise. Here’s what sets us apart:

	Native AI and Agentic Automation	ServiceNow is pioneering Agentic RPA—where intelligent desktop agents can independently perform tasks like navigating browsers, interacting with legacy applications, or manipulating files. These agents can function autonomously or semi-autonomously, drastically reducing the need for constant human supervision.
	Ease of Use for All Skill Levels	With capabilities like natural language-to-bot conversion and low-code/no-code interfaces, ServiceNow is enabling not just developers but also citizen developers to build and deploy bots faster.
	Unified Governance	One of ServiceNow’s tools, Automation Center, is a central governance portal that provides visibility into all automations—including those running outside ServiceNow—along with real-time tracking of ROI and system performance.
	End-to-End Integration with CMDB	ServiceNow’s deep integration with configuration data (CMDB) means automations are more intelligent and resilient, aware of maintenance schedules, system outages, and dependencies.
	Cost-Effective and Flexible Pricing	Buying separate products for every automation or integration need adds up fast. With ServiceNow’s unified platform, you get a full suite of tools in one place. That means you avoid the high cost of point solutions while still using the right tool for every job.

 

But There's One Big Roadblock: Migration

For many enterprises, even though the desire to switch exists, the cost and complexity of migrating existing bots from legacy vendors like UiPath is a real challenge. Years of effort, hundreds of bots, complex integrations, and deep investments can make the idea of “starting from scratch” feel overwhelming—both in terms of Capex and OpEx, and the human effort required to retrain, rebuild, and reimagine.

That’s where Migration Accelerator comes in.

 

Introducing Migration Accelerator: The Future of RPA Migrations

Migration Accelerator helps organizations move away from legacy RPA platforms and into ServiceNow’s unified automation fabric—without the hassle and overhead of traditional migration efforts.

Migration Accelerator is a comprehensive toolset that can:

Let’s break down how it works.

Key Capabilities of Migration Accelerator

1. Bulk Ingestion & Flexible Sources

Whether your bots are in GitHub, on a local system, or in an orchestrator, Migration Accelerator can pull in your entire library for assessment and conversion.

2. Scanner Utility

The built-in scanner performs a bulk readiness check, identifying which processes are simple, medium, or complex, along with their dependencies, integrations, and technologies involved.

3. Conversion Estimator

For each bot, Migration Accelerator shows:

• Conversion coverage score (what will fully migrate, what won’t)
• Unsupported or partially migrated activities
• Integration summaries (e.g., APIs, SAP, SharePoint usage)

This lets teams prioritize migrations, optimize timelines, and reduce guesswork.

4. Dashboards & Governance

A migration dashboard tracks:

• Migration coverage and trend
• Complexity distribution
• Time and effort estimates
• Savings potential from tool consolidation

All this data feeds into better planning and governance across your automation journey.

Future-Proof Your Automation. Migrate with Confidence.

With Migration Accelerator, enterprises now have a frictionless path from legacy RPA to intelligent, scalable, agentic automation.

Instead of piecemeal solutions and unpredictable costs, you get:

Migrations no longer have to take years or break the bank. With Migration Accelerator, they become strategic, fast, and future-focused.

If you’re stuck on a legacy platform or debating the move, now is the time to explore a smarter alternative.

 

Action Plan 

You can use ServiceNow Automation Center to assess existing bots to identify which ones are delivering value, which need optimization, and where new opportunities for automation exist. With insights in one place, it becomes easier to prioritize, govern, and scale automation effectively.

Step 1: Analyse Bots Using Migration Accelerator 

Leverage the Migration Accelerator to scan and assess bots from UiPath. It analyzes complexity, integration points, and overall readiness for migration. If the accelerator enables you to handle 80% of the migrations independently, you can rely on ServiceNow’s extensive network of RPA expert partners to support the remaining 20%—ensuring a smooth and complete transition. 

Step 2: Define a Future-Ready Migration Strategy 

Build a smart migration plan using insights from the scan. The strategy outlines: 

• What to migrate, redesign, or retire 

• Where to apply AI and native integrations 

• Timelines, effort, and cost estimates 

This ensures a smooth transition to a unified, scalable automation platform