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Why A Modern SaaS WLA Platform Is The Best Fit For Cloud Modernization

As you move more workloads to the cloud, you want to be sure your workload automation (WLA) platform is still up to the task. Even if your current platform has been doing wonders for your business processes, it will become  a liability if it’s not designed for the cloud. In this post, I’ll explain why a modern Software as a Service (SaaS) WLA platform is a much better option in today’s business environments, especially if you’re implementing a cloud modernization strategy.

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Consolidating workload automation platforms: The best-kept competitive advantage

As companies around the globe look for ways to weather the rocky economy, many IT leaders are looking to optimize their budgets. But before considering cuts, leaders should take another look at optimizing their automation software. Every enterprise tech stack contains a diverse mix of software and systems designed to handle financial and business tasks, complicated analytics and industry-specific functionality. From ERPs and legacy software to workload automation and schedulers, an organization’s tech stack is complex,

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How GROWMARK consolidated their workload automation with Redwood

Enterprise companies have been using automation tools for decades, starting way back with batch schedulers and overnight processing. Over time, new automation tools have been incorporated into IT environments to meet changing business needs and provide new capabilities. These tools are often added to automate specific types of tasks for individual business units such as finance or HR or automate specific systems, like an ERP. As a result, many enterprise IT teams now find themselves overseeing implementations of multiple automation tools,

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How outdated automation leads to more manual effort — and what you can do about it

IT departments are under pressure. They must ensure the technology that supports their organization is always on and secure. They must also roll out the right new tools to support successful digital business strategy. And they have to do all of this with limited amounts of money, time and skilled people. Given this balancing act, the less manual effort required from IT staff, the better. IT pros should focus on innovation and increased value — not just maintaining the status quo.

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Growing pains: Why perpetual change is the only answer

If the constant pressure to modernize, transform and generally maintain a state of perpetual change feels like an invention of the modern age, you’d be wrong. In the 6th Century BCE, Greek philosopher Heraclitus stated that “the only thing that is constant is change.” While recognition of the need for change — or indeed, the inevitability of it — isn’t news to businesses, acting on it is by no means easy. The need to implement a digital-first strategy isn’t the sweat-inducing demand that it once was — but the unpleasant truth is that we want to change without going through the uncomfortable process of change.

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What does Moore’s Law mean for business?

Moore’s Law wasn’t intended to be a law. When Gordon Moore observed, in 1965, that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit was doubling roughly every two years it was exactly that: An observation. Albeit one that held true for half a century and dictated semiconductor development roadmaps. However, more recent discussions have questioned whether Moore’s Law still applies in today’s technological landscape. Intel (two years ago, no less) changed its roadmap to push back new chip models and,

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Is 100% automation really feasible – and do I want it?

Fewer errors. Repetitive tasks eliminated. Speedier execution of processes. These are among the promises of “end-to-end automation,” or “100% automation.” But the shift can still be a daunting prospect for a company without prior experience. Concerns around a lack of process oversight and audit requirements, or vulnerability to errors going unnoticed, are entirely avoidable. In some cases, they’re based on interactions with more primitive automation tools. Consider the path to 100% automation as analogous to regular cars evolving into self-driving cars.

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