Cutting Into Overtime, Not Corners: How Network Automation Drives Business Value

Originally published in Information Security Buzz on March 13, 2026.

You know you’ve really hit a nerve in the conversation about automation when a network engineer chimes in with a joke: “You’re cutting into my overtime! But honestly, if I can set up upgrades to run overnight and finally get some quality sleep, I’m all for it!” This highlights a common concern among engineers about long hours and the struggle to maintain work-life balance.

Network infrastructure owners I engage with are actively seeking strategies to enhance the return on their investments. They increasingly recognize that optimizing their existing systems and technologies is crucial for sustaining growth and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. In parallel, their teams face a heavy workload, including repetitive and mundane tasks. This leaves little time to focus on more strategic initiatives that could drive innovation and improve service delivery.

Unfortunately, many of the solutions they attempt to implement often fall short, failing to adequately address the efficiency and productivity issues their organizations face. This gap underscores the need for more effective strategies that not only streamline operations but also empower teams to focus on high-impact projects and drive business value.

Explore the complete article to discover how automating routine tasks can not only help teams reclaim personal time but also enhance efficiency, improve service reliability, reduce operating costs, and more.

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