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
Axis Bank launches AI tools for business account compliance
Axis Bank rolls out AI-powered ReKYC and business profile updates for current accounts, aiming to cut paperwork and speed compliance checks.
Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push
Cloud.in secures Amazon Web Services Managed Service Provider status, boosting its pitch for FinOps-led optimisation and AI-driven cloud operations.
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to IT Automation
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%
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Featured News
Expert Columns
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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 network
Recent IT Automation News
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.
Kyndryl adds AI to prevent IT outages before they happen
Kyndryl bolsters Kyndryl Bridge with agentic AI to spot IT risks early, helping customers avert outages and cut downtime costs.
Deel launches Akai to automate back-office workflows
Deel expands Akai automation platform to help operations teams cut manual back-office work across finance, tax, payroll and compliance.
Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Red Hat to roll out Linux updates with post-quantum cryptography, AI automation and sealed images for hybrid cloud systems.
KPMG expands ServiceNow alliance in USD $40 million AI push
KPMG and ServiceNow expand alliance with USD $40 million agreement to speed AI workflows across finance, HR and IT.
Spinnaker launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment tool
Spinnaker Support launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment as IT leaders weigh migration, third-party support and the 2027 deadline.
monday.com rebuilds platform around AI work agents
Monday.com rebuilds platform around AI agents as Roy Mann says the company is betting on a new work model for its 250,000 customers.
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce to help managed service providers automate security investigations and response across client environments.
Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE
Extreme broadens Platform ONE with third-party device management, built-in security and AI agents as it pushes towards autonomous network operations.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
HPE rolls out autonomous networking tools across Mist and Aruba Central, adding self-healing actions, security checks and Wi-Fi optimisation.
Celonis teams with Microsoft on AI agent oversight
Celonis and Microsoft link Agent 365 with process intelligence to help firms govern AI agents, track impact and avoid pilot purgatory.
Tanium, ServiceNow launch autonomous IT operations tool
Tanium and ServiceNow unveil ITOM AI Prime powered by Tanium, promising live endpoint data, governed remediation and faster patching for enterprises.
OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams
OpenAI and PwC partner on AI agents for finance chiefs, targeting planning, reporting and controls across core workflows.