The Ultimate Guide to IT Automation
A curated Indian 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.
Indian IT Automation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
meshIQ & Dataeko strike partnership to expand in India
Indian banks and manufacturers will get local support as meshIQ and Dataeko join forces to manage hybrid middleware estates more easily.
Axis Bank launches AI tools for business account compliance
Business customers should see faster, paperless compliance checks as the lender rolls out AI to cut rework, delays and branch visits.
Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push
The badge could help the cloud unit win larger customers seeking tighter cost control, automation and security across AWS estates.
Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network
Ishan unveils INR ₹300 crore plan to expand AI-ready networks, cloud and security platforms across metros and smaller Indian cities.
Godrej launches Amethyst AI engine for group-wide gains
Godrej Enterprises Group unveils Amethyst AI engine to unify automation and governance across businesses, eyeing a 10-15% productivity gain.
India's enterprises shift from AI pilots to execution
India's enterprises are racing from AI pilots to full-scale deployment as boards demand hard returns, stronger governance and resilience.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to IT Automation
ScienceLogic upgrades Skylar AI & wins IDC Leader nod
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience
Tanium launches Atlas in APAC to speed IT response
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
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
How AI-powered log management unlocks observability
Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall
From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent IT Automation News
NetApp names Ranjit Kumar Singh India HR site leader
NetApp appoints Ranjit Kumar Singh as India HR site leader and senior director, underscoring the country's growing global strategic role.
AI-Powered cloud optimisation: How enterprises can reduce cloud spend by 20-35% using intelligent automation
Enterprises can slash cloud costs by 20-35% using AI-driven automation to cut waste, rightsize resources, and optimise cloud spend efficiently.
R Systems to acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore cash deal
R Systems will acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore in cash to strengthen its AI and automation services, aiming for USD $240 million combined revenue.
Trellix appoints Ganesh Iyer as MD for India & SAARC region
Trellix names Ganesh Iyer as Managing Director for India and SAARC, leveraging his 20+ years in sales leadership to drive regional growth and cybersecurity efforts.
Opkey secures USD $47 million to enhance AI ERP solutions
Opkey secures USD $47M in Series B funding led by PeakSpan Capital to advance its AI-powered ERP automation platform, aiming to streamline cloud ERP transformations.
Autonom8 & Berar Finance partner for advanced loan automation
Tech firm Autonom8 partners with Berar Finance to enhance loan automation capabilities, driving operational efficiency and customer-focused lending experiences.
Building L.I.V.E. enterprises with a fusion of AI and digital transformation
AI: A transformative force in the future of digital transformation. Discover its impact in the L.I.V.E. enterprises approach.
Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million
Organisations with extensive use of security AI and automation helped cut data breach costs by INR 95m and reduce breach lifecycles by 153 days.
LGT Wealth and Asset Vantage launch a digital family office
The full-stack digital family office is a unique offering that delivers detailed investment analytics based on integrated accounting data.
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.
Asia firms adopt agentic AI faster than resilience
Recovery plans are lagging as Asian companies rush into agentic AI, with average incident downtime stretching to 28 days, a survey found.
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.