The Ultimate Guide to IT Automation

2026 · UK 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.

UK IT Automation news
Analyst Insights
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · IT Automation · EduTech
Yesterday
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
Why a Paranoid Posture promises to revolutionise threat detection and response
By Merlin Gillespie of Cybanetix
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
AI is accelerating women's impact in tech - here's what it looks like up close
By Lorraine Sinnott of Lánluas Consulting
Last month
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
How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare
By Mike Thorpe of SS&C Blue Prism
Sat, 31st May 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Last week
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
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
About Storage
Today
Redgate survey says hybrid cloud is now long-term reality
About Cloud Services
Today
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
About Business Intelligence
Today
Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data
About Storage
Yesterday
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines
About Public Sector
Last week
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
About Unified Communications
Last week
ControlUp tops USD $100 million ARR & becomes unicorn
About Helpdesk
Last week
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
About Cloud Services
Last week
WealthArc launches AI agent to structure portfolio data
About Productivity
Last week
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
About Software Updates
Last week
AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says
About Trends & Predictions
Last week
StorMagic posts 36% growth as VMware rivals gain ground
About Virtualisation
Last week
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
About Software Updates
Last week
N-able launches MCP server and N-zo AI for UEM ops
About IT service management
Last week
Job moves
Spinnaker Support names Castello & Smith to leadership
Move at VMware
Yesterday
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push
Move at Freshworks
This month
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Move at SYSPRO
This month
ActiveState names Abby Kearns as new Chief Executive
Move at Application Security
Last month
Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Move at Cisco
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go to market SVP
Move at GFI Software
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
StorMagic hires Scott Mann to drive global edge sales
Move at VMware
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
ControlUp adds product & alliances leaders to fuel growth
Move at Google
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Sigma opens Sydney APJ hub & appoints Bede Hackney
Move at VMware
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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