14 Steps To Implement IT Automation at Enterprise Scale
Informa TechTarget, Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
A 14-step framework for rolling out IT automation across an enterprise, emphasizing governance and phased adoption over technology alone.
The piece lays out a structured, phased approach to enterprise IT automation rather than attempting to automate everything at once.
Foundational steps cover setting clear automation goals, establishing governance structures, and identifying high-value workflows that genuinely need improvement.
The analysis phase evaluates workflow complexity and the exceptions that still require human intervention, while the implementation phase covers tool selection, staff training, and proving value through pilot projects.
Ongoing management steps address change management integration, measurable KPIs, systematic expansion, and periodic effectiveness reviews.
The author stresses prioritizing repetitive, error-prone, resource-intensive tasks and giving teams time to master tools before scaling.