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
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
Digitate named a Leader in IDC's AIOps 2026 review
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Featured News
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent IT Automation News
NetApp & Red Hat boost OpenShift data protection
Rising virtual machine estates on Red Hat OpenShift are driving demand for faster backups and more predictable recovery across hybrid cloud setups.
Cloudways launches Site Manager for WordPress agencies
The new tool aims to cut manual upkeep for agencies juggling dozens of WordPress sites, with updates and checks now handled in one place.
LogicMonitor says trust key to safe AI observability
Trust is emerging as the main hurdle as enterprises weigh AI systems that can safely act on live incidents, not just flag them.
Boomi adds governance tools for enterprise AI agents
Businesses using multiple AI systems will get tighter controls as Boomi adds policy enforcement, monitoring and workflow orchestration tools.
Phoenix47 launches Fusion47 AI agent for IT support
IT teams could cut repair times as Phoenix47's new agent mines past incidents and internal documents to guide engineers live.
Omnissa adds Windows Server management to Workspace ONE
Omnissa expands Workspace ONE with Windows Server management, aiming to cut costs and simplify IT operations with one cloud console.
10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work
10ZiG and Parallels broaden partnership to offer secure virtual applications and desktops for hybrid work, cutting endpoint costs and complexity.
Dynatrace named leader in GigaOm Kubernetes report
As Kubernetes deployments spread, operators are under pressure to cut incident times and pin down faults across complex cloud estates.
Kyndryl adds AI to prevent IT outages before they happen
Enterprises using Kyndryl Bridge have seen fewer outages and lower maintenance costs as AI flags IT risks before systems fail.
Deel launches Akai to automate back-office workflows
Operations teams could cut weeks of manual work as Deel opens Akai, already handling 100,000 cases a month, to external users.
Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Quantum-resistant encryption and AI-driven automation are coming to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as customers face tighter security and less manual upkeep.
KPMG expands ServiceNow alliance in USD $40 million AI push
Clients could see faster AI rollouts across back-office workflows as KPMG deepens a three-year USD $40 million alliance with ServiceNow.
Spinnaker launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment tool
SAP customers facing a 2027 maintenance deadline can now get a 45-minute assessment of migration, cost and support risks.
monday.com rebuilds platform around AI work agents
The revamp puts AI agents into everyday workflows for 250,000 customers as monday.com seeks to turn a work tool into a broader platform.
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
Managed service providers could cut alert backlogs as WatchGuard’s new AI agent takes on threat detection and response across client networks.
Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE
Customers can now manage mixed-vendor networks and security from one platform as Extreme adds third-party device support and AI agents.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.
Celonis teams with Microsoft on AI agent oversight
The tie-up aims to help firms scale AI agents with better governance, tracing decisions and proving business impact beyond pilot projects.
Tanium, ServiceNow launch autonomous IT operations tool
The tie-up aims to cut investigation times and patching errors by feeding live endpoint data into ServiceNow workflows and AI agents.
OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams
The move could cut repetitive work in finance teams while giving Chief Financial Officers tighter control over AI spending and risk.