Itential, the leader in automation and orchestration software for hybrid cloud network infrastructure, announced at Networking Field Day 36, the general availability of its new Automation Service designed to help NetDevOps engineers standardize, execute, and securely share infrastructure automations across teams.
Core to the new cloud-delivered service is a redefined Itential Automation Gateway (IAG), offering dynamic execution environments for running Python Scripts, Ansible Playbooks, and OpenTofu Plans. When integrated with Itential Cloud, it enables secure authorization and role-based access control, turning automations into self-service products that teams can access and execute independently. This combination helps organizations streamline operations and standardize automation across infrastructure, driving efficiency and accelerating outcomes.
A recent report from EMA Research found that 100% of enterprises use at least one vendor-supported network automation solution, while 95% also leverage DIY tools. Both play essential roles — DIY automation offers flexibility but can be difficult to scale, with teams often spending 3 to 30 hours per week maintaining and debugging scripts. Vendor solutions complement these efforts by providing security, scalability, deeper functionality, and integration, helping enterprises extend automation efficiently across their operations.
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“The continuing evolution of network automation lies in shifting from being consumers of tools to producers of products that drive real outcomes,” said Peter Sprygada, Vice President of Product Management at Itential. “While engineers are naturally inclined to build and customize automations to fit their environments, scaling these efforts across the enterprise requires a different approach. Engineers need the flexibility to build without constraints, but enterprises must also ensure these automations are secure, manageable, and scalable.”
“With the launch of our new Automation Service, Itential bridges the gap between building and scaling by providing the tools engineers need to build automations without friction, and deliver them as secure, self-service solutions that accelerate automation across the organization.”
Itential’s new Automation Service allows engineers to focus on building automations without the burden of setup or troubleshooting, while teams gain secure, self-service access to automation assets. This streamlined approach ensures faster innovation and autonomous execution, driving efficiency across the organization.
New automation capabilities include:
- Dynamic, Scalable Execution Environments: Execute automations in centralized, dynamic environments that stay in sync with Git, support concurrent services, and enable seamless workload scheduling — no server management required.
- Any Framework, Any Script, One Platform: Consolidate Ansible Playbooks, Python Scripts, and OpenTofu Plans into a single environment. Automations become immutable services with common inputs, making them easy for operators and teams to view and run.
- Control Access, Minimize Risk: Manage access efficiently with role-based permissions and comprehensive auditing, ensuring the right users can view, manage, and execute automations securely.
- Self-Service Automation: Package automations as self-service solutions to be shared across teams, allowing engineers to focus on development while others use automations seamlessly.
- API-Driven Integration: Easily integrate automations into pipelines, orchestration tools, and platforms like ServiceNow with API-based access.
- Distributed, Scalable Architecture: Scale automation effortlessly with distributed architecture and high-availability clustering, ensuring operational resilience and seamless growth — whether for one user or a million.
SOURCE: PRWeb