AT A GLANCE
- Cloud Migration Driving Complexity & Automation Needs: As enterprises speed up cloud adoption, workload complexity increases. Automic SaaS, the “manager of managers,” streamlines hybrid automation across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency: Automic SaaS cuts maintenance costs and simplifies upgrades. It boosts security and speeds up access to new innovations. These benefits make Workload Automation more scalable and cost-effective.
- Real-World Adoption & Compliance Readiness: Global retailers and European insurers are using Automic SaaS. It modernizes legacy systems, integrates Oracle ERP, and ensures compliance. It also speeds up digital transformation.
- Agentless Orchestration & Hybrid Flexibility (Future enhancement): Broadcom is advancing agentless orchestration and improving REST API integrations. It is also enhancing hybrid workload automation. These efforts will ensure seamless cloud-to-on-prem management. A SOC 2 Type 2 certification is expected by year-end.
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I have a history of friendly battles with Broadcom’s Kaj Wierda, Head of Automic Automation (See the Automic SaaS Transition Showdown We Recorded with a Live Audience) – so what’s happened since Automic SaaS went GA at the Google Cloud Marketplace on May 29, 2024?
I always keep an ear out when Kaj speaks, and his presentation at Broadcom’s Automation Virtual Summit? No exception.
Here’s what you need to know, straight from the head honcho himself, Kaj Wierda.
In his usual understated way (read: not at all), Kaj introduced Automic SaaS, Broadcom’s new cloud-based Workload Automation service. And let me tell you, it’s got more buzz than a coffee shop.
So, what’s the deal?
Market Trends: The Cloud is Calling, and Complexity is Creeping In
First things first – cloud migration is happening faster than you can say, “Is my server still on-prem?”
And unfortunately, complexity always rides shot-gun to rapid transformation.
Complexity’s that thing that turns managing workloads into a game of Tetris where all the pieces are different sizes.
That’s where Automic SaaS steps in, serving as the “manager of managers” to help you corral the chaos.
Benefits of Automic SaaS: Now With Less Stress, More Magic
Kaj didn’t hold back on the good stuff. Here’s what Automic SaaS promises to do for you:
- Cost reduction: Because who doesn’t love saving a buck? But I think the cost savings go deeper than the simple switch from on prem to SaaS.
- Simplified upgrades: Forget scheduling those 3 AM maintenance windows.
- Faster access to innovations: It’s like getting the latest iPhone without waiting in line.
- Always up-to-date security: Sleep easy, your data’s got bodyguards now.
And that’s not all – folks are really excited about being able to kiss infrastructure maintenance goodbye and focus on what really matters, like pretending your Wi-Fi is acting up during a Zoom meeting.
Real-World Success: When Automic SaaS Gets Stuff Done
Think all this sounds too good to be true? Let’s talk case studies.
- A global retailer used Automic SaaS to whip their scattered automation tools into shape and sync with Oracle ERP.
- A European insurer embraced Automic SaaS to help with digital transformation, all while complying with regulatory demands.
Legacy systems? They’re ancient history.
The Technical Jazz: What's Under the Hood?
Automic SaaS is no slouch in the tech department either:
- It just scored SOC 2 Type 1 certification, and Type 2 will be awarded before Dec 31, 2024 – think of it like getting a gold star for security.
- Integrated help features make navigating the platform easier than finding your favorite GIF.
- New updates mean smoother transport case management through the web interface and REST API.
Translation: It’s now even easier to get stuff done.
Looking Forward: What’s Next for Automic SaaS?
Kaj teased the future with the promise of agentless orchestration.
Imagine that – less tech to manage and more time to argue about whether AI will take over the world.
Oh, and they’re making sure Automic plays nice with both on-prem and cloud workloads for that full hybrid flexibility.
Key Takeaways: The Future is Here, and It’s Automated
Automic SaaS is bringing automation into the cloud with style, offering:
- Free integrations with cloud services from the Automic SaaS Marketplace.
- Constant innovation that doesn’t leave you behind.
- And the best part? It helps you stay in control of your workloads without pulling your hair out.
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