In this exciting episode of Cloud Unfiltered, host Michael Chenetz sits down with Sathish Balakrishnan, the leader of the Ansible automation platform business at Red Hat. With a decade of experience at Red Hat and a profound involvement in OpenShift, Kubernetes, and cloud services, Sathish shares invaluable insights into the pivotal role of automation in magnifying the capabilities of AI technologies.
Key Highlights:
๐น Understand why automation is no longer a luxury but a mission-critical necessity in the age of AI.
๐น Discover how AI and automation together are transforming business operations and driving a new urgency for companies to adopt robust automation strategies.
๐น Explore the evolution of automation from basic scripting to sophisticated, accessible platforms like Ansible that empower even non-programmers to automate complex processes.
๐น Learn about the significant role of automation in achieving strategic business advantages such as cost reduction, reliability, operational efficiency, and competitive edge.
Sathish discusses the intricate relationship between AI and automation, explaining how foundational automation is crucial for leveraging AI effectively. He illustrates this with practical examples from various industries, highlighting how businesses are innovatively using the Ansible platform to solve real-world challenges at scale.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an IT professional, or someone curious about the future of AI and automation, this episode provides a deep dive into why and how you should integrate automation into your strategic plans. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that demystifies the complexities around AI and makes a compelling case for embracing automation today.
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