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What Is IT Automation?
IT automation is the use of software to create repeatable instructions and processes to replace or reduce human interaction with IT systems. Modern IT environments need to be able to scale faster than ever, and IT automation is vital to making that happen.
IT automation is a powerful tool that can provide significant cost savings and allow IT staff to focus on strategic rather than administrative work. A range of data center and cloud operations can be automated, resulting in faster operations. A fully automated environment can reduce the time-to-delivery for production-ready resources from weeks to less than a day.
What Is IT Automation?
IT automation is the use of software to create repeatable instructions and processes to replace or reduce human interaction with IT systems. Modern IT environments need to be able to scale faster than ever, and IT automation is vital to making that happen.
IT automation is a powerful tool that can provide significant cost savings and allow IT staff to focus on strategic rather than administrative work. A range of data center and cloud operations can be automated, resulting in faster operations. A fully automated environment can reduce the time-to-delivery for production-ready resources from weeks to less than a day.
What Is SAP IT Automation?
SAP IT automation refers to automating manual, repetitive IT processes within the SAP ecosystem of products. SAP has several IT automation products and services, including:
SAP Process Automation — an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, no-code solution for workflow management. The process automation solution offers prebuilt capabilities, templates, and content designed specifically to work with SAP solutions. It relies on integration and automation content from SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and offers native integration with SAP application stack solutions.
SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation — a solution that automates repetitive manual processes by creating, scheduling, managing, and monitoring intelligent bots. It can redirect resources to high-value activities and processes. Using the solution, SAP customers can create attended bots, which are suitable for actively managing the bots or if the process requires intermittent decision-making, or unattended, which automatically execute a complete process using triggers without human intervention.
SAP Automation Pilot — a service that provides operations experts with predefined content and no-code ability to automate their manual operations to work on top of SAP BTP. The service enables developers to automate repetitive DevOps tasks without coding.
Additional Resources for SAPinsiders
New Automation Needed for Modern IT Environments. This article examines the increasing diversity of the IT landscape and the need to use automation to unite diverse systems. “Automation is the glue that keeps this landscape operating effectively. It doesn’t matter what your landscape looks like; it needs to be glued together,” says Devin Gharibian-Saki, Chief Solutions Officer at Redwood Software.
Vendors that can help SAP customers with IT automation include: Blackline, Conexiom, Panaya, Red Hat, Rev-Trac, Serrala, smartShift, Stonebranch, Tech Mahindra, Trintech, Worksoft, and Xsuite.
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Robotics Process Automation for the SAP Customer
Published: 13/December/2016
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Andrew Pery, Chief Marketing Officer, Top Image Systems, discusses robotics process automation with Ken Murphy of SAPinsider. Below is a transcript of the conversation. Ken Murphy, SAPinsider: Hi, this is Ken Murphy with SAPinsider, and I am joined on today’s podcast by Andrew Pery, Chief Marketing Officer, Top Image Systems. Andrew is here to discuss…
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Cardinal Health Enhances Trust in Products, Services, and Processes with Automated Regression Testing and Robotic Process Automation
Published: 30/August/2018
Reading time: 8 mins
With millions of patients, pharmacies, and hospitals relying on its healthcare services and products, Cardinal Health employs an IT landscape consisting of thousands of SAP and non-SAP applications running countless business processes to conduct its business. To uphold stringent quality standards, improve operations, and provide necessary maintenance and business process testing, the company sought a test automation…
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Insights on Managing Cash Flow and Generating New Revenue with AP Automation
Published: 19/October/2017
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In recent years, automation platforms have matured and become more common for businesses. Companies that leverage technology for accounts payable (AP) automation, specifically, can perform at optimum levels when they achieve a high level of automation in critical business processes, such as AP invoice management. During a recent SAPinsider Live Q&A, Esker’s Dean Bearman, Business…
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Automate SAP Testing with HP QuickTest Professional
Published: 25/March/2011
Reading time: 20 mins
Most organizations using SAP systems are looking forward to implementing or upgrading key business applications in less time. If these applications are not thoroughly tested before the release, then it can have a huge impact on the business. Under such circumstances test automation using HP QuickTest Professional can help an organization achieve quality objectives within...…
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Automation Helps Position Finance as a Strategic Partner
Published: 16/July/2021
Reading time: 4 mins
Companies are implementing automation into their operations at a rapid pace to achieve greater business efficiencies and cost savings. Automating financial processes is a strategic area of focus in those initiatives. Learn how finance can use automation to transform from a transactional function into a strategic advisory role and decision-maker.
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Streamlining Procurement with SAP BTP Automation
Published: 26/February/2025
Reading time: 3 mins
The article emphasises that AI-driven automation, particularly through SAP’s Business Technology Platform, enhances procurement efficiency by eliminating manual processes, improving compliance, and providing real-time visibility, ultimately empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions and optimise supplier relationships.
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Technical Considerations for Executing an SAPUI5 Project
Published: 05/April/2016
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Follow these best practices and tips outlined by Ameya Pimpalgaonkar if you are planning to execute an SAPUI5 project. See how an SAPUI5 project differs from a traditional project and why the design process is essential if you want to avoid technical errors. Key Concept It is essential that all SAPUI5 projects begin with a...…
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The Case for Automation in Procure to Pay
Published: 29/October/2020
Reading time: 5 mins
By Rizal Ahmed, Chief Content Officer, SAPinsider Automation has been a major buzzword in tech and business circles for years. Is now finally the time for SAP customers to apply this technology for significant and tangible gain? The Enterprise Moves Forward with Automation Automation is climbing the list of priorities for tech and business professionals,…
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Configure SAPSprint for Secure Server-Based Printing on Windows
Published: 17/June/2009
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You can have as wide and varied a range of printing needs as you have business needs. Learn about the available SAPSprint options — what they are and what they do — so you can help your organization meet its specific printing needs. Key Concept Secure Network Communications (SNC) integrates an external security product with...…
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Thriving in Recession With Analytics and Automation
Published: 20/May/2022
Reading time: 6 mins
In this article we focus on how executives can leverage the competitive advantage levers of analytics and automation to manage their companies through this and future recessions. Mastering SAP Premium Access Membership Required You must be a Mastering SAP Premium Access member to access this content.Join NowAlready a member? Log in here
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