The Ultimate Guide to IT Automation
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for IT Automation.
What to know about IT Automation
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.
Irish IT Automation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to IT Automation
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Tanium named leader in IDC digital employee experience
Corma earns second Gartner nod for SaaS management
ScienceLogic upgrades Skylar AI & wins IDC Leader nod
Cycloid launches managed environments for platform teams
Featured News
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent IT Automation News
ManageEngine automates TLS certificate post-deployment
Shorter TLS certificate lifespans are set to raise outage risk and admin burden, as teams face far more frequent renewals and installs.
CIQ expands Ascender Pro with automated remediation tools
Automation teams can now fix routine server faults without manual intervention as CIQ adds detection and remediation to Ascender Pro.
Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push
The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.
TeamViewer launches AI scripting tool for IT teams
IT staff can now automate company-specific device fixes in plain language, cutting the need for specialist coding and speeding deployment.
Virtual desktops modernised, not retired, survey finds
Most users are still relying on virtual desktops, but patching confidence and rising management costs are pushing IT teams to rethink operations.
CIQ adds Fuzzball for NVIDIA DGX Spark AI workloads
It lets regulated and sovereign AI teams move the same model stack from a single DGX Spark to larger GPU clusters without rebuilding it.
Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout
The industrial contractor says the move will save hours of IT work and trim future refresh bills, with 1,200 devices already deployed.
PDQ launches AI-assisted package builder for IT teams
IT teams using PDQ can now draft custom deployment packages faster, as the new assistant handles routine scripting and setup steps.
appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging
Firms moving legacy software to cloud desktops could cut packaging times from days to minutes as Automagical converts Windows apps into MSIX.
Nexis urges mid-year identity governance budget review
Manual access reviews and audit gaps are adding hidden costs as firms hit mid-year and rethink identity governance budgets.
Tanium makes Atlas AI operating system generally available
More than 1,300 organisations have adopted the platform in six weeks, as Tanium bets AI can cut endpoint security and IT workflows.
Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for AI-led IT services
The semiconductor maker will shift internal IT operations to a managed services model designed to cut incidents and improve employee support.
VDURA adds multi-tenant control plane for AI storage
Shared storage teams will gain tighter oversight and automation as the new software arrives for V5000 systems in late 2026.
Wipro completes METRO cloud migration on Google Cloud
The wholesaler can now scale core systems faster after leaving its ageing data centres, with automation set to cut manual work across operations.
Pax8 adds inforcer for Microsoft 365 security tools
The tie-up gives managed service providers a way to standardise Microsoft 365 security and prepare SMB customers for Copilot adoption.
Kaseya opens Intelligence platform to Claude, Copilot
IT teams will be able to use Claude and Microsoft Copilot for real-time Kaseya workflows, with general release due in 2027.
SailPoint launches AI tool to speed cloud migrations
Enterprises could cut identity migration work from months to days as SailPoint makes its new AI-based cloud upgrade tool free for some customers.
SailPoint launches AI tool to speed identity cloud migration
Customers moving ageing identity systems to the cloud could cut migration time and engineering effort, SailPoint says, with no extra fee.
Check Point expands MSP platform with AI security tools
The update gives service providers new AI controls and a simpler billing model as demand grows for outsourced security governance.
CompTIA launches AutoOps+ certification for operations
Demand for automation-savvy IT staff is rising as firms seek to cut manual processes and manage complex cloud and hybrid systems.