IBM Workload Automation

IBM's orchestration platform, formerly marketed as IBM Workload Scheduler

Deployment Cloud Based, On Premises
Starting price Free
Free trial Available
Best for Enterprises

What is IBM Workload Automation?

IBM Workload Automation integrates IT, operational and business workflows to orchestrate unattended and event-driven processes in hybrid environments. Anyone searching for IBM Workload Scheduler should use this current name; IBM Workload Scheduler 10.1.x and 10.2.x remain the underlying supported product versions, but current marketing runs under the Workload Automation name.

The platform provides a single point of control with an intuitive interface for modelling, managing and monitoring workloads, backed by graphical views, embedded analytics and customisable dashboards. Enterprise observability has been extended through tools like Instana for better visibility into automated processes. Unusually for an IBM enterprise product, a free trial is offered directly, alongside a downloadable Gartner Magic Quadrant report.

Key Features of IBM Workload Automation

Orchestrate unattended and event-driven processes
Model workloads from a single point of control
Monitor with graphical views and dashboards
Apply embedded analytics to workflows
Integrate observability through Instana
Run across hybrid IT environments
Consolidate operations team procedures
Support IBM i and IBM Z platforms
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Access supported 10.1.x and 10.2.x versions

IBM Workload Automation Pricing

Free trial

Free

Self-serve trial available

Free Trial

IBM offers a free trial directly from the product page, unusually accessible for an enterprise IBM platform. Full licensing is quoted separately.

IBM Workload Automation Specifications

Software Tagline :

IBM's orchestration platform, formerly marketed as IBM Workload Scheduler

Deployment :

cloud based
on premises

Subscription Plan :

monthly

Desktop Platforms :

web app

Mobile Platforms :

Language Support :

Target Audience :

enterprises

Available Support :

email
phone
training
tickets

Integrations :

Instana observability, IBM i, IBM Z, hybrid cloud platforms

Product Url :

https://www.ibm.com/products/workload-automation

API Available :

Yes

Free Trial Available :

Yes

Run On Mobile Browser :

Yes

Free Plan Available :

Customization Available :

Yes

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IBM Workload Automation FAQs

IBM Workload Automation is an automation platform integrating IT, operational and business workflows to orchestrate processes in hybrid environments.

Yes. IBM Workload Scheduler is the underlying supported product; current marketing and the product page use the Workload Automation name.

Yes, IBM offers a self-serve free trial directly, which is uncommon for an enterprise platform in this category.

Hybrid IT environments generally, plus specific support for IBM i and IBM Z (mainframe) systems.

IBM Workload Automation integrates with tools like Instana to improve monitoring and visibility using AI-enhanced, open-standards-based observability.