I sat down for a great interview with Michael Bushong of Nokia to talk about why automation seems to have stalled out in enterprises. He had some great insights around this topic. He noted that automation has been around in some form or another for almost two decades and it’s something that everyone seems to do but never really commits to.
The assumption is that most people start small by doing something he calls keystroke removal. By automating easy tasks that feel repetitive people have a sense of accomplishment. However, that’s not where the majority of time accumulates inside of an organization. Instead, the handoffs between people and organizations is where the majority of waiting is occurring. When you also factor in how big the efficiency gap is between on-site IT and cloud-based solutions it leads organizations to shelve their attempts.
The advice? Focus on the big workflows and go deeper than simple scripting. Understand those workflows and ensure that you’re solving the right problems instead of the easy ones. Another great suggestion is using Nokia EDA for your rollout. The platform uses common, familiar tools to overcome adoption hurdles while also allowing you to build out your automation projects on your terms with no need to rearchitect the entire enterprise or hire a lot of new staff.
If you want to learn more about what Nokia EDA can help you accomplish, please make sure to check out the Networking Field Day Exclusive with Nokia videos available on the Tech Field Day website
