The technology arena is very much a dynamic one, with new developments hitting the scene almost daily. Companies are constantly challenged to bring best-of-breed products and solutions to challenging marketplaces. For IT managers and CIOs, the pressure is also on to balance the tightrope of moving the business forward in an ever-changing technological landscape. As a leader in its field, SOLIDitech is always keeping its fingers on the pulse around business automation, so we thought we would point you in the direction of a few of our favourite resources that cover business automation and how it is rethinking the internal everyday workings of organisations.

1. Aheyu Resources Page: The Aheyu Resources blog page contains rich content on IT process automation and how it aids time-starved IT professionals in removing much of the redundancy in their day-to-day functions. Suffice to say that IT departments today play a huge strategic role within every business, and how efficiently your tech department operates acutely influences how productive your business is as a whole. Aheyu has some insightful blogs and whitepapers that speak to the modern CIO and introduces the concept of IT process automation to the beginner and also has more technical articles for the more seasoned IT executive.

2. IBM Service Management Channel: IBM’s YouTube channel has some great videos on de-cluttering the modern business from redundant and resource-heavy processes. The hardware and software giant has brought some powerful solutions to market that are helping to change the way businesses function from the inside out. With IT becoming such a strategic function of the modern business, how networks and their applications have evolved have become massive influencers on business function.

3. Computer Weekly Guide Section: The well-known Computer Weekly has been an internet stalwart for great content and insights in the ICT landscape for years. The Guide Section has a comprehensive read on business automation with some great articles. This digital magazine is owned by technology media company, TechTarget, that provides online content for serious technology buyers researching and making enterprise technology decisions. TechTarget has a global network of technology-specific websites which provide another reliable resource for IT pros who are looking to keep abreast of developments in their field. Note: the TechTarget site requires free registration to access their articles. The site is however a valuable resource for IT pros and mailboxes do not get spammed after registration.

4. The Automate Website and LinkedIn Group: For more great articles, case studies and further resources on process automation, check out the Automate website. Automate has also started a LinkedIn Group to encourage discussion around all things automation and updates regularly with useful tips, views, news and insights. So be sure to join the conversation on automation on LinkedIn.

5. The SOLIDitech Website: We’ve been in the automation game for years and like to share our thoughts with our readers via our website. Our SOLID Business Automation blog is regularly updated to provide readers with interesting blogs that discuss the broad topic of automation and how it benefits organisations. As a registered SOLID customer you will also have access to our SOLID Knowledge Base which also holds volumes of useful information and help on how to use many of features offered by SOLID - our business automation platform. In addition, you can visit our Downloads Page for free and useful guides, including “18 Typical Business Processes that can be Automated to Save Mega Time”, “Everything You Need to Know About Business Process Automation.” and many more.

Automation is a far reaching concept that requires a thorough understanding

We hope that our list of top 5 resources helps you get to grips with what automation means for you and your business. IT executives have become veritable drivers of change within modern organisations who need to keep abreast of developments within their industries. But the sheer vastness of the information technology universe can make it difficult to source information that is valuable and insightful. Feel free to check out the resources listed in this post and remember to visit our blog and resource pages for the latest on business automation and software integration.