“In this study, Forrester developed a hypothesis that tested the need for automation, the issues raised by a tactical and punctual deployment of job scheduling solutions, and the benefits of a more strategic usage of enterprisewide workload automation. Key Findings Include:

• A majority of enterprises want a more efficient IT department
• Scattered efforts using ad hoc or embedded job scheduling solutions lead to problems
• Workload automation, on the other hand, provides centralized control. Sponsor: BMC Software