The Ultimate Guide to IT Automation

2026 · Indian 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.

Indian 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
How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
By Rob Newell of New Relic
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
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
How AI-powered log management unlocks observability
By Rafi Katanasho of Dynatrace
Fri, 23rd Jan 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
R Systems to acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore cash deal
About Automation
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Trellix appoints Ganesh Iyer as MD for India & SAARC region
About Cloud Services
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Opkey secures USD $47 million to enhance AI ERP solutions
About Customer Relationship Management
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Autonom8 & Berar Finance partner for advanced loan automation
About Digital Transformation
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Building L.I.V.E. enterprises with a fusion of AI and digital transformation
About Customer Relationship Management
Tue, 19th Sep 2023
Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million
About Data breach
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
LGT Wealth and Asset Vantage launch a digital family office
About Digital Transformation
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
DXC launches OASIS for AI-era managed services oversight
About IT services
Today
TeamViewer adds AI scripting to Tia for IT support
About Workplace
Yesterday
SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
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
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
About IT services
Last week
CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines
About Public Sector
This month
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
About Unified Communications
This month
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
About Cloud Services
This month
Job moves
NetApp names Ranjit Kumar Singh India HR site leader
Move at VMware
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Trellix appoints Ganesh Iyer as MD for India & SAARC region
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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