Sun's N1 initiative, for example, is aimed primarily at automating data centre operations, as is HP's Utility Data Center products. IBM on Friday will attempt to establish industry guidelines for the emerging field of highly automated computing...
Catalogue retailing specialist Littlewoods Shop Direct has been able to shift more staff to dealing with customers after automating a number of back-office processes. Littlewoods is using an application from Blue Prism to automate three credit and...
Oracle, recently under fire from security researchers for the state of its product security, is further automating its bug-checking process. The Redwood Shores, California-based enterprise software maker has started using technology from Fortify...
Microsoft has unveiled a new subscription-based computer fix-it service, aimed at automatically patching security holes, blocking viruses and spyware, and generally automating the chores of maintaining a computer's health.
But, says Martin Brampton, it's a lot more difficult now than automating a factory line. Investing in IT is a must for any organisation that wants to succeed. Talk of IT boosting people’s productivity seems to be all the rage again.
People love automating things and there are some obvious benefits to be gained. Martin Brampton discusses the complex relationship between humans and computers - and how to create reliable systems when we can't put complete faith in either.