# Microsoft acquires Softomotive for robotics process automation

Microsoft announced the acquisition of Softomotive Ltd., a robotics process automation company, for an undisclosed price. Softomotive's solutions will be added to Microsoft Power Automate.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-05-20
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: robotics process automation software
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Microsoft](https://endata.com/companies/11213.md) (acquirer)
- [Softomotive](https://endata.com/companies/47372.md) (target)
- [CyberX](https://endata.com/companies/48068.md) (target)

## Sources

- [redmondmag.com](https://redmondmag.com/articles/2020/05/20/microsoft-buys-softomotive.aspx), 2020-05-20: "Starting today, all existing Power Automate customers can immediately benefit from WinAutomation to automate legacy tasks in the cloud or on their desktops."
- [helpnetsecurity.com](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2020/06/23/cyberx-microsoft-2/), 2020-06-23: "CyberX, the IoT/OT security company, announced that it is being acquired by Microsoft."

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