Automation Alternatives to AI
This session explains how enterprises are evaluating automation and AI tools and optimizing their use of these technologies.
In 2025, we've reached the point where it's almost impossible to avoid AI. While autonomous AI agents and intelligent tools are automatically activating across enterprises with stunning capabilities, the widespread adoption of AI doesn't guarantee optimal outcomes in every situation. In some cases, a more conventional, purpose-designed IT automation tool delivers greater efficiency and represents the perfect solution for specific tasks.
In this archived panel discussion, Liz Morton, field CISO at Axonius; Shalin Jyotishi, founder and managing director, future of work and innovation economy initiative at New America; Sidney Madison Prescott, AI executive at ZLabs; and Steve Hill, independent analyst, joined forces to explore why AI tools may not always be right for your automation job despite having phenomenal capabilities. This segment was part of our live virtual event titled "IT Automation in 2026: It Isn't ALL About AI (Just Mostly)." The event was presented by InformationWeek and ITPro Today on October 23, 2025.
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