Journey to Automation Success

STAGE ONE: GET A BASELINE

The journey to automation success begins with understanding the current state of IT automation as well as the obstacles to adopting this must-have technology. A new survey from Gatepoint Research sheds light on where technology leaders stand in their IT automation journey and we've distilled some of the key results into an infographic to highlight at-a-glance how IT automation is unfolding in the real world.

You'll get insight into:

• The current IT challenges and level of automation
• Obstacles to implementation or scaling
• Automation use cases prioritized
• Expected benefits of automation

STAGE THREE: CHART YOUR COURSE

Now that you've started to assemble your crew and lay the foundation for an Automation Center of Excellence... it's time to set your sights on what's possible with hyperautomation.

Wondering what the heck hyperautomation is? And why it matters?

Isaac Sacolick, bestselling author and digital transformation leader, explores why and how you can chart a course to hyperautomation in our latest blog: 3 Ways Hyperautomation Enables Breakthrough IT Operations.

STAGE FIVE: INSPIRE YOUR CHAMPIONS

Building a culture of automation has been a hot topic in our recent executive roundtables. IT leaders universally agree this is a key ingredient for automation to succeed. This week, we are highlighting a real-world case study on how FIS, the largest provider of financial technology solutions, developed a culture that embraces automation.

In this featured video, you'll hear how the FIS team created an automation-centric culture, including:

• Building a strong foundation with an Automation Center of Excellence
  
• Empowering non-technical people to participate with the right tools and training
  
• Launching and activating around automation across their organization
• Evolving skills and org structure for new automation-focused job functions
• Creating excitement with internal success stories and awards
• Making automation a cornerstone of business strategy

STAGE SEVEN: QUANTIFY & COMMUNICATE ROI

Quantifying and communicating the value of automation is critical for the long-term success of your automation initiatives. It helps you secure the cross-functional support required to scale. But that's not all...metrics can also inform your strategic roadmap and help you determine what to automat next.

Watch the on-demand webcast, "Build Your Automation KPI Dashboard," to explore:

• Key automation metrics you should consider tracking – and why
• Examples of real-world automation KPI dashboards
• Tips and processes to help you build your dashboards
• Levers to accelerate your automation ROI
• Prioritizing automation candidates using a data-driven approach
• Building a business case to scale automation initiatives

STAGE NINE: ASSESS YOUR AUTOMATION MATURITY

Ready to assess your automation maturity? This analyst report from EMA Research provides an Automation Maturity Model that will help you do just that. See how you rate across three key vectors: technology, process, and organization. Strategically leveraging these vectors will help you move from reactive → active → proactive → dynamic automation as your automation initiatives gain momentum.

Get the report to gain valuable insights into:

• The four stages of automation maturity
• Common roadblocks and tips to overcome them
• How IT's role transforms as automation maturity progresses
• How AIOps can be a powerful accelerant
• How automation impacts employee and customer experience

STAGE ELEVEN: BLAST OFF TO THE FUTURE OF NETWORK OPERATIONS

Network operations have evolved dramatically in the wake of digital transformation — and the increasing infrastructure complexity that has accompanied it. In our latest eBook, we explore the future of network operations, the so-called "Dark NOC," and a blueprint for success when it comes to modernizing your NetOps.

Download the eBook to see actionable steps that teams can take today to achieve both quick wins and long-term success on the road to the future NOC and beyond.