The Ultimate Guide to IT Automation

2026 · American Edition

IT Automation is transforming the way businesses and IT operations function by automating routine tasks, optimizing workflows, and enhancing productivity across various sectors. From cloud observability and cost optimization platforms like ManageEngine’s CloudSpend for Microsoft Azure to AI-powered customer service suites from Freshworks, automation is increasingly integral to modern IT environments.

Readers will find insights into how automation influences diverse areas such as network management, data center operations, workforce management, cybersecurity, and cloud migrations. Stories highlight trends like robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning integration, and intelligent workflows that help organizations reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Discover how automation addresses challenges such as managing complex hybrid cloud infrastructures, improving security response times, and driving digital transformation strategies. Whether managing IT service desks, streamlining financial processes, or adopting AI-assisted DevOps, these narratives showcase the evolving landscape of IT Automation and its practical benefits.

Explore topics including emerging automation tools, partnerships between technology vendors, and case studies that illustrate real-world applications shaping the future of IT operations. This tag offers valuable knowledge for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in how automation technologies can drive innovation and competitiveness in today’s fast-paced digital world.

American IT Automation news
Analyst Insights
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · IT Automation · EduTech
Last week
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Gartner · IT Automation · Endpoint Protection
This month
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Gartner · IT Automation · SaaS
This month
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Gartner · IT Automation · Manufacturing
This month
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Gartner · IT Automation · Virtualisation
Last month
Expert columns
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By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
By Mark Bakker of HPE Operations
Last month
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
By Marlene Wolfgruber of ABBYY
Last month
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems
By Ramesh Thiagalingam of ELMO Software
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
This month
Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next
Discussing Data Protection
Tue, 27th May 2025
Exclusive: How Dell's infrastructure promises simplified data centres
Discussing Data Protection
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
Omnissa honours global innovators in digital workspaces
About Workplace
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Zadara & Alerify launch sovereign private AI cloud
About Cloud Services
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Atlanta Hawks partner with ManageEngine on IT overhaul
About Business Continuity
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
SIOS sets 2026 vision for clustering in hybrid AI IT
About Software Updates
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
About Government
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Unanet unveils Champ AI to streamline project workflows & data
About DevOps
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Akka unveils Agentic AI Platform to boost enterprise adoption
About DevOps
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Ensono boosts IT efficiency with Red Hat Ansible automation
About Collaboration
Wed, 21st May 2025
TCS MasterCraft introduces GenAI for faster legacy IT modernisation
About IT services
Thu, 8th May 2025
Devo and Detecteam unite to automate detection for cyber teams
About Semiconductors
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
N-able expands partnership with Rewst for optimised IT tasks
About Data Protection
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Smarter Brands AI partners with Omniverse City for automation
About Collaboration
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Komodor to host AI SRE summit on ops & reliability
About Virtualisation
Last week
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
About Firewalls
Last week
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
About Storage
Last week
Redgate survey says hybrid cloud is now long-term reality
About Cloud Services
Last week
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
About Business Intelligence
Last week
Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data
About Storage
Last week
Gulf Edge & Kore.ai strike exclusive Thailand AI deal
About Cloud Services
Last week
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
About Software-as-a-Service
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