Much of the discussion related to automating content management is directed at the actual process of creating, collecting, categorizing and analyzing data but, as many businesses have already learned, there are backend requirements that must be reconciled as well. This relates to the efficiency and effectiveness of data center management strategies, as a faulty plan to handle the actual systems that store and grant access to information will hemorrhage performance before long. 

Now, this is not to say that data center automation is not a reality yet, nor deny that a wealth of companies have started to leverage solutions that streamline management of the relevant systems. Rather, those firms that have not yet started to consider the prospect of automation certain backend system management functions should certainly do so soon, as there are a wealth of advantages that can be acquired through this type of approach. 

Freeing up resources
The Register recently argued that companies need to allow their IT professionals to begin leveraging automation solutions for data center management responsibilities, as this will essentially reduce repetitive and arduous tasks in the department. However, the source did not mention that the IT community is somewhat split with respect to automation for these specific purposes, as some believe it is too dangerous and others are more than ready to implement the technology. 

This is one of the more prominent areas in which automation presents a challenging debate in business, but the relevant concerns can often be quieted by a more dynamic approach to using the technology. For example, having quality control, risk management, performance measurement and other important tasks remain on the desks of IT professionals while automating the more monotonous tasks involved can make everyone happy. 

Additionally, once those repetitive tasks have been automated effectively, IT departments will likely be more efficient and productive in strategic and risk management matters. 

Spreading to other departments
As a note, The Register did point out that IT departments are among the least automated in the average business. This is likely indicative of an intelligent perspective on automation, as allowing IT departments to first implement the solutions in other areas of the business will give them the experience and comfort necessary to begin applying the technology to core systems and processes. 

In the coming years, business leaders should focus on the safe and patient deployment of automation solutions throughout their companies.