The Ultimate Guide to IT Automation

2026 · Asian Edition

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.

Asian IT Automation news
Analyst Insights
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · IT Automation · EduTech
Last week
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Gartner · IT Automation · Endpoint Protection
This month
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Gartner · IT Automation · SaaS
This month
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Gartner · IT Automation · Manufacturing
This month
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Gartner · IT Automation · Virtualisation
Last month
Expert columns
How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
By Rob Newell of New Relic
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
By Mark Bakker of HPE Operations
Last month
Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence
By Marlene Wolfgruber of ABBYY
Last month
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
How AI-powered log management unlocks observability
By Rafi Katanasho of Dynatrace
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Five hard truths about enterprise AI heading into 2026
By Daryush Ashjari of Nutanix APAC
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems
By Ramesh Thiagalingam of ELMO Software
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce
By Andy Nicholas of WorkJam
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Right work, right place: cloud rebalancing holds potential for every enterprise
By Chris Weber of HPE South Pacific
Wed, 28th May 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
This month
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Discussing Storage
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next
Discussing Data Protection
Tue, 27th May 2025
Exclusive: How Dell's infrastructure promises simplified data centres
Discussing Data Protection
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN
About Digitalisation
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
OSG extends Rimini Street deal to 2029 to cut IT costs by 8%
About Productivity
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
VMware customers face rising costs amid market changes
About Subscriptions
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
New robotic palletising solution launched for Singapore SMEs
About Robotics
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry
About Productivity
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Fix your digital transformation for real results
About Digital Transformation
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Singapore firms prioritise AI and cloud in 2024 IT investments
About Education, Learning & Training
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Singapore's healthcare tops Asia-Pacific in automation adoption
About Intelligent automation
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Asian financial institutions embrace automation amid economic challenges
About EduTech
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
StarHub announces Workato partnership with automation focus
About Cloud Services
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
Globalisation Partners appoints Rahul Goyal as Vice President of Platform & Head of India Engineering
About Software engineering
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
VMware appoints Venkatesh Murali as Nascent Markets & Vietnam general manager & country leader
About IT Industry
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
VMware appoints Sarene Lee as Malaysia country manager
About Cloud Services
Fri, 13th May 2022
United Overseas Bank advances remote working and key projects with VMware
About Cloud Services
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Embracing digital transformation and DevOps in Asia
About DevOps
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
World Wide Technology achieves VMware competency
About Virtualisation
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
How VMware aims to help drive Asia towards a digital future
About Cloud Services
Tue, 28th May 2019
VMware bolsters Southeast Asia & Korea leadership team
About Cloud Services
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
VMware to roll out cloud platform on AWS in Singapore
About Cloud Services
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
AsiaPac to partner in VMware Cloud on AWS launch in Singapore
About Cloud Services
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Job moves
Globalisation Partners appoints Rahul Goyal as Vice President of Platform & Head of India Engineering
Move at VMware
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
VMware appoints Venkatesh Murali as Nascent Markets & Vietnam general manager & country leader
Move at VMware
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
VMware appoints Sarene Lee as Malaysia country manager
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 13th May 2022
VMware bolsters Southeast Asia & Korea leadership team
Move at VMware
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
VMware nabs Microsoft director to manage Malaysia operations
Move at Microsoft
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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