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
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Featured News
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent IT Automation News
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.
Sectigo launches MCP server for certificate management
Enterprise security teams can now use AI prompts to renew or revoke certificates without bypassing Sectigo's approval and audit controls.
CIQ expands Fuzzball to span five clouds & on-prem
The update lets AI and HPC teams move workloads across five clouds and on-premises, cutting duplication and simplifying GPU access.
SOTI ONE update boosts shared device security & automation
Frontline firms could cut downtime and manual IT fixes as SOTI adds automation, stronger security and faster shared-device logins.
CoreView rolls out Microsoft 365 controls across HALO
The charity can now automate account changes and licence tracking across 36 countries, reducing security risks and IT workload.
GoTo adds new AI tools to LogMeIn Resolve & Rescue platforms
IT support teams will get faster troubleshooting as GoTo embeds agentic AI, live device data and tighter Nexthink links into LogMeIn products.
Sectigo launches partner platform & new brand identity
Customers can now manage the full certificate lifecycle in one place as Sectigo targets expiry risks and quantum-ready testing.
CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis
It gives IT and security teams a way to spot risks, track usage and investigate incidents across sprawling unstructured data estates.
Object First posts 118% bookings growth on backup demand
Demand for immutable backup storage lifted bookings 118% as European customers sought on-premises control to meet sovereignty and ransomware risks.
ManageEngine rolls out autonomous AI agents across suite
The move gives IT teams autonomous agents for service desks, security and endpoint work, while ManageEngine says customer data stays private.
Tenable launches Hexa AI to automate exposure fixes
Security teams can now automate exposure fixes and reporting as Tenable makes Hexa AI generally available to Tenable One customers.