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While IT orchestration and automation is our bread and butter, we understand that it is a complex and multifaceted topic that sparks conversation and inquiry. Our blog is our way of trying to address some of those questions, and build as diverse a knowledge base as possible for the Stonebranch community.

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Read the blog post | What is Cloud Automation? Why it Matters for Modern IT Teams

What is Cloud Automation? Why it Matters for Modern IT Teams

Cloud automation 101: the basics, the benefits, and how to streamline operations by orchestrating cloud resources across the hybrid IT enterprise.

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Learn how and why to use Stonebranch Universal Automation Center (UAC) to schedule applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

Orchestrate Kubernetes Workloads on Google Cloud with Universal Automation Center

Learn how and why to use Stonebranch Universal Automation Center (UAC) to schedule applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

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Read the Blog | How to Modernize Mainframe Applications: Strategies that Work

How to Modernize Mainframe Applications: Strategies that Work

Discover the benefits of transforming legacy systems for hybrid IT environments, explore mainframe modernization strategies, and learn how to modernize mainframe applications.
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Read the blog | What is Agentic Automation? A Look at the Future of Autonomous Business Operations

What is Agentic Automation? A Look at the Future of Autonomous Business Operations

Explore how agentic automation transforms business ops with intelligent agents — and why orchestration is the key to connecting, governing, and scaling these agents in real-world environments.
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Read the blog | Disaster Recovery Orchestration: Strategies, Tools, and Benefits

Disaster Recovery Orchestration: Strategies, Tools, and Benefits

Disaster recovery orchestration minimizes downtime, eliminates manual errors, and ensures business continuity across complex hybrid IT environments.
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Read the blog | Automation Trends 2025: Top Takeaways from the Annual Global State of IT Automation Report

Automation Trends 2025: Top Takeaways from the Annual Global State of IT Automation Report

Discover the top five IT automation trends for 2025, including the rise of automation-as-a-service, hybrid IT orchestration, and the growing role of business users in self-service automation.
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Read the blog | Stonebranch UAC 7.8 Release Offers Automation for All

Stonebranch UAC 7.8 Release Offers Automation for All

Stonebranch UAC 7.8 introduces the Universal Portal for self-service automation, plus additional enhancements: re-certified SAP agent, OpenShift deployment, Postgres database support, and improved IBM i integration.
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Read the blog | What is Human-in-the-Loop Automation?

What is Human-in-the-Loop Automation?

Learn how human-in-the-loop (HITL) automation combines human approvals with IT automation. Discover key use cases throughout the organization —and how a SOAP integrates with tools like Slack, Teams, ServiceNow, and Jira for seamless workflows.
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Self Service Automation: Best Practices for Organizational Efficiency

Self-Service Automation Best Practices for IT Efficiency

Self service automation can help break down organizational silos to boost employee efficiency. Check out these best practices to help your help desk reduce the burden of routine business requests.
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Read the blog | The Future of Workload Automation: Three Strategic Priorities for IT Leaders

The Future of Workload Automation: Three Strategic Priorities for IT Leaders

Orchestration, AI, and cloud automation are transforming the world of workload automation. Stay ahead with strategic insights to future-proof your operations.
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Read the blog post | What is Container Orchestration? 

What is Container Orchestration?

Container orchestration helps you seamlessly automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containers and containerized applications — and integrate end-to-end workflows across your hybrid IT environment.

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Read the Blog | Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Best Practices for Scalability and Resilience

Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Best Practices for Scalability and Resilience

Cloud infrastructure automation simplifies ops, optimizes costs, and boosts scalability. Discover best practices for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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Read the blog post: 6 Top Trends in Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) for 2025

6 Top Trends in Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) for 2025

2025's top trends in infrastructure and operations (I&O), including genAI, IT orchestration, MLOps, and self-service automation.

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What is Workload Automation in 2025 — and What's Next?

Discover what workload automation (WLA) is, its benefits, key use cases, and the top trends shaping WLA in 2025. Stay ahead with this guide!
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What is a cloud scheduler?

What is a Cloud Scheduler?

Cloud schedulers automate anything from cloud infrastructure to data pipelines. Each cloud service provider offers a scheduler with a unique feature set, but they’re all part of a broader group of cloud automation solutions.

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The Stonebranch Top 10: Most Popular IT Automation Research, Success Stories, Reports, and More from 2024

Discover Stonebranch's top 10 most popular resources: IT automation research materials, blogs, success stories, whitepapers, and videos from 2024.

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Read the blog: Optimizing Hybrid IT Environments with Integrated Automation Solutions

Optimizing Hybrid IT Environments with Integrated Automation Solutions

The future of hybrid IT belongs to organizations that can adapt quickly and optimize continuously.

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Read the blog | Introducing UAC 7.7: New Capabilities for Enhanced Automation

Introducing UAC 7.7: New Capabilities for Enhanced Automation

Discover the latest updates in Universal Automation Center 7.7, designed to enhance workflow, security, and self-service capabilities in the ever-evolving world of IT automation.
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