Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)

“Organizations are eager to harness AI to speed delivery and improve quality, but they can’t lose sight of governance, security, and compliance,” says Dan Twing, President and COO at EMA. “This research helps enterprises understand where AI delivers value and where they need to strengthen oversight to protect that value.” Join Dan along with Pete Goldin, Editor and Publisher of APMdigest and DEVOPSdigest, tomorrow to get insights into this new research. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gB7tk9d9

In the this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, EMA cybersecurity experts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a discussion on how attackers are combining traditional phishing and business email with AI-powered deepfake voices and videos. Key takeaways: - Phishing and spear phishing remain top threats for individuals and businesses alike. - Deepfake technology is making scams more convincing — even impersonating executives or loved ones. - Awareness, verification, and layered defenses are your best protection. Listen in for practical advice to help you recognize and defend against today’s most deceptive attacks. https://lnkd.in/g6ZV-zDi

Wi-Fi is no longer a backup to wired connections; it’s becoming a strategic foundation for the modern enterprise network. According to new EMA research, nearly 60% of organizations plan to upgrade their Wi-Fi within the next year, with AI-driven management and Wi-Fi 7 leading the way. The top drivers? - Rising performance and bandwidth demands - A more mobile, hybrid workforce - New devices and collaboration tools reshaping how office networks are used As EMA’s VP of Research Shamus McGillicuddy notes, “The upgrades are driven by fundamental changes in how networks are being used—not just by end-of-life equipment.” Learn how hybrid work and AI are reshaping Wi-Fi strategy across enterprises in this Network World article: https://lnkd.in/gPWG_6J9

In the latest episode of the Meantime to Insight Podcast, EMA VP of Research Shamus McGillicuddy breaks down the recent AWS DNS outage that disrupted services from Snapchat to the Premier League and explores what it reveals about automation, resilience, and multi-cloud architecture. Key insights include: - Even the most resilient cloud infrastructures can fail when automation backfires. - A “race condition” in AWS’s DNS management led to cascading outages across global services. - Enterprises must rethink how they architect for resilience, spanning regions and providers to prevent single points of failure. Tune in to hear what really happened, what AWS is doing about it, and how you can protect your organization from similar incidents. https://lnkd.in/gEUuxH7h

EMA announces its EMA™ Radar for Workload Automation and Orchestration This new Radar evaluates the 10 most capable and forward-looking solutions on the market. Learn more about these visionaries! https://lnkd.in/gwnyRJXC

In the latest Enterprise Automation Excellence podcast, Dan Twing and Tom O’Rourke unpack key insights from IBM TechExchange 2025, exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping the way developers, automation teams, and DevOps leaders work. From AI-assisted development to Agentic AI applications and evolving observability platforms, the discussion highlights both the opportunities and the challenges of this new era, including the critical need for guardrails and checkpoints when working with non-deterministic AI systems. Listen in to learn: - Why AI tools are accelerating—not replacing—developer productivity - How observability is merging performance and operations insights - What automation and I&O leaders must do now to prepare for AI-driven workflows https://lnkd.in/gTNmyyRr

[Tomorrow] 5 Trends Reshaping Network Observability Join EMA VP of Research Shamus McGillicuddy and IBM SevOne Chief Architect and Strategist Brandon Hale tomorrow for a discussion that will explore the key network observability trends IT leaders need to watch. These insights will help IT leaders modernize their observability strategies, optimize network performance, and stay ahead of evolving digital demands. Reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gywVYS9H

On September 10, 2025, Stonebranch announced its acquisition of Honico Systems, a pioneer in SAP automation best known for its BatchMan workload automation solution. This acquisition enhances Stonebranch’s leadership in the workload automation and orchestration (WLA&O) market by combining its enterprise orchestration strengths with Honico’s SAP-native, ABAP-stack automation capabilities. By integrating Honico’s technology into the Universal Automation Center (UAC), Stonebranch empowers enterprises to seamlessly orchestrate SAP and non-SAP workloads—from hybrid cloud to containerized and legacy environments. Read EMA’s full Impact Brief to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-BE7i5u

October may be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but security vigilance is a year-round effort. In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, EMA’s Chris Steffen, VP of Research, and Ken Buckler, Research Director, dive into one of the most overlooked risks in cybersecurity: insider threats. From accidental data exposure through AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to intentional policy violations, insider threats come in many forms. Chris and Ken explore how organizations can foster a culture of “see something, say something” and why employee education is one of your best defenses. Tune in now to hear how to spot the warning signs, reduce risk, and strengthen your security posture. https://lnkd.in/dZVWuDn9

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation, is redefining IT service management with a new wave of GenAI-powered features in ServiceDesk Plus Cloud. The update introduces: - Ask Zia, an enhanced virtual agent for contextual, multi-turn interactions - Workflow Assist, enabling AI-driven workflow generation - Automatic script creation for effortless customization These innovations aren’t locked behind premium tiers; they’re built in at no extra cost. By embedding AI where it truly drives productivity, automation, and simplicity, ManageEngine is making agentic AI accessible across the ITSM lifecycle. Read the EMA Impact Brief: https://lnkd.in/giixDYRF