Intelligent workload automation software

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One workload automation platform for every system, process and team

Move beyond basic job scheduling software with workload automation software that connects every system, process and data source your business depends on. Gain real-time visibility, reduce manual intervention and keep IT operations running at the pace the business demands.

  • Predictive analytics

    Apply machine learning to analyze activity and identify potential breaches based on data and configured rules for service-level agreements (SLAs).

  • Hybrid architecture

    Automate across hybrid IT environments (on-premises, cloud, SaaS) without dependency on legacy control or access methods such as distributed agents.

  • Full stack connectivity

    Orchestrate workflows across your application, data and infrastructure layers using pre-built connectors and open APIs to extend coverage to any system without custom scripting.

  • Unified visibility

    Monitor every workflow, job and dependency from a single control plane, with real-time dashboards, centralized management and the option to embed or integrate third-party monitoring tools.

  • Modular workflow architecture

    Build flexible, scalable automation with a modular, artifact-based architecture that supports DevOps workflows and lets your teams customize processes without rebuilding from scratch.

  • Event-driven orchestration

    Trigger workflows from real-world conditions, including file arrivals, system events, AWS service signals or upstream job completions, so compute runs only when work demands it.

SaaS-based workload automation without the overhead

RunMyJobs is a single-tenant SaaS platform with a guaranteed 99.95% uptime SLA. Upgrades happen automatically in the background, so your team focuses on automating the business instead of maintaining the platform.

  • Agentless for most connections; lightweight agents auto-update
  • ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and TX-RAMP certified
  • TLS 1.3 and 256-bit AES encryption
  • Role-based access controls and full audit trails
  • Multi-AZ redundancy and cross-region disaster recovery
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Hybrid cloud orchestration without the complexity

Moving workloads to the cloud shouldn’t fragment your automation. RunMyJobs runs legacy and cloud workflows as one, across public cloud, private cloud and on-premises systems, with clear visibility into SLA health from a single control plane.

  • Trigger AWS services instantly, with no custom scripts or polling
  • Connect hyperscalers, ERPs, data platforms and ITSM tools out of the box
  • Bridge cloud and on-premises securely, with no VPN or inbound firewall ports
  • Spot SLA risks early and fix them before they reach the business
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Workflow observability without the gaps

Most workload automation software stops at job status. RunMyJobs gives you true visibility into what’s happening across intricate IT and business processes, with AI-powered analysis built in.

  • Comprehensive visibility: See all workload automation activity and track critical business process health and performance.
  • Dashboards with dynamic views: Optimize data views for operations, compliance and developer teams, with persona-specific perspectives.
  • Predictive SLA monitoring: Get AI-driven early warnings when workflows are at risk of missing deadlines.
  • AI-powered smart narratives: Explore deeper data patterns with AI-enhanced narratives that surface root causes and optimization opportunities.
  • Click-to-configure capabilities: Jump straight from analytics to the relevant workflow configuration to act on what you find.
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Get more from your SAP and AWS investments

RunMyJobs is the only SAP Endorsed, Premium certified workload automation and orchestration platform. Modernize SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP and your cloud workloads without breaking the automation that runs your business.

  • SAP automation

    Keep your automations running with certified, native integrations through SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP migration — no custom code and no breakage when SAP upgrades.

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  • ERP automation

    Coordinate workflows across Oracle and other ERP systems and your cloud applications, so business processes run reliably across your whole landscape.

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  • AWS orchestration

    Orchestrate ECS, Batch, Lambda and more with native, event-driven triggers instead of custom scripts and polling, all under one SLA and audit trail.

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Expand your IT vision: Modernize with automation

Unlike traditional job scheduling tools, RunMyJobs orchestrates end-to-end business processes across every system, environment and team.

Why choose a leading Service Orchestration and Automation Platform (SOAP)?

A cloud-native SOAP connects all your applications, systems and data sources under one orchestration layer, centralizing workload and data pipeline management, resource provisioning and more.

  • Event-based automation

    Trigger workflows based on predefined events or conditions, such as system alerts, data changes or external inputs.

  • Centralized control and visibility

    Track and manage workflows from one place, with real-time dashboards, automated alerts and detailed logs for performance monitoring and faster issue resolution.

  • Scalability and flexibility

    Scale workloads dynamically as business requirements change, without rebuilding your automation architecture or adding infrastructure overhead.

  • Security and compliance

    Securely execute workflows and meet regulatory standards with role-based access controls, encryption and compliance features.

  • AI and analytics integration

    Connect MCP-compatible AI agents like Microsoft Copilot and SAP’s Joule to your automation estate and apply AI for predictive analysis, anomaly detection and process optimization.

  • Cross-platform integration

    Connect on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments under one platform, so automations run consistently across every system and infrastructure type.

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Smooth integration with enterprise applications

Connect your full tech stack using RunMyJobs’ pre-built integrations — no coding, scripting or hardware required. Build new connections in minutes with the Connector Wizard for any REST-accessible service, or integrate directly into your web services architecture via SOAP and REST APIs.

Open frameworks and an SDK give your teams the extensibility to build custom solutions and orchestrate bi-directional business processes across any system, from command line and webhooks to enterprise applications and data platforms.

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Enabling diverse use cases

Explore what leading enterprises around the world have achieved by leaving legacy systems and limited workload automation tools behind.
Retail

Centric Brands

A global retail collective improved data accuracy and scaled automated processes.
Hospitality

Whitbread Group PLC

The hotel and restaurant giant drove more efficient IT and business process automation by migrating from Broadcom AutoSys.
Manufacturing

BSH Home Appliances Ltd

BSH selected RunMyJobs to automate all of its end-to-end supply chain processes, replacing AutoSys.

Don’t go broke over Broadcom

Free your team from the frustrations brought about by recent changes to Broadcom’s licensing and support.

Opt for:

  • A full SaaS platform: Guaranteed 99.95% uptime, automatic self-upgrades and flexible SaaS deployment with minimal footprint
  • Complete tech stack automation: Fluid connection for all your systems and data, no matter your tech stack – from on-premises mainframes to cloud services and apps
  • End-to-end visibility: Enterprise-wide monitoring and control of every automated process from a single pane of glass
  • Simple, secure architecture: Protection for your processes and data with full encryption and a security-first, single-tenant design
  • Transparent pricing: The freedom to add as many servers, applications and environments as you need without restrictions or extra costs
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What can you achieve by automating end-to-end processes?
  • Job scheduling

    Responsive job scheduling

    Schedule jobs and end-to-end business and IT processes from real-time events, files and messages, with integrated managed file transfer.

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  • SLA monitoring

    Predictive SLA monitoring

    Get AI-driven early warnings and trigger automated recovery before at-risk workflows affect the business.

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  • Data orchestration

    End-to-end data pipeline agility

    Gain visibility and control of your end-to-end data management activities, even as data volume and complexity grow.

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  • Cloud workflows

    Unified cloud workflows

    Run workflows across any cloud, application or environment from one SaaS platform, with end-to-end visibility into every dependency and SLA.

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  • DevOps automation

    Faster DevOps delivery

    Apply the power of workload automation to enhance IT and development processes and build an automated delivery pipeline.

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  • Self-service automation

    Business user self-service

    Simplify enterprise workflows while reducing process fragmentation with user-friendly automation features.

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  • Workflow orchestration

    Proven innovation

    Think beyond limited process automation and opt for a three-time Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SOAP.

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  • Agentic orchestration

    Governed access for AI agents

    Connect compatible agents like Microsoft Copilot and SAP’s Joule to the systems that run your business through MCP, with every action secure and auditable.

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Workload automation FAQs

What is workload automation software?

Workload automation software automates, schedules and manages IT tasks across systems, applications and environments. It replaces manual intervention by triggering jobs based on time, events or dependencies. These jobs often include batch processing, file transfers, ERP tasks, provisioning or data orchestration. The software supports IT operations by coordinating workflows across mainframe, on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments, including Linux-based systems, virtual machines and big data platforms like Hadoop.

Workload automation tools help IT teams gain control over complex workflows, reduce scheduling errors and improve operational efficiency. They support integration with APIs, business applications like SAP and Oracle and enable centralized management through dashboards and user interfaces. Workload automation solutions offer advanced features such as SLA monitoring, real-time alerts, high availability and load balancing to keep critical processes running reliably. Use cases span from job scheduling in big data ecosystems to automating end-to-end business processes.

Learn more about workload automation software and why enterprise companies use it.

What is the difference between workflow and workload automation?

Workflow automation typically centers on task-level execution, allowing teams to automate routine business actions within specific tools or platforms. These tasks often involve user interaction and focus on improving consistency and speed in process steps such as onboarding, approvals or status updates. Workflow tools are often designed for simplicity and are used within individual teams or departments.

Workload automation, by contrast, is infrastructure-focused and coordinates large-scale, system-level operations without user intervention. It automates cross-platform execution of scripts, jobs and data pipelines, often tied to backend systems such as ERPs, databases and multi-cloud environments. These tools are built to support scheduling, event triggers and job orchestration across an enterprise IT ecosystem.

Learn more about workflow automation and how it can help kickstart your automation journey.

What are the top enterprise workload automation tools?

Top enterprise workload automation tools are built to manage job scheduling, batch processing and cross-platform dependencies across hybrid environments. These tools support integration with business applications, cloud platforms, mainframe systems and ERP solutions. They enable IT teams to automate complex workflows, maintain service-level agreements (SLAs) and centralize operations across diverse IT infrastructures.

RunMyJobs and other leading tools offer support for scripting, real-time monitoring and advanced features like self-service portals, API connectivity and event-driven orchestration. These platforms are used to automate business processes across multi-cloud environments, minimize manual intervention and improve workload management at scale.

Top enterprise workload automation tools:

  • RunMyJobs by Redwood
  • ActiveBatch by Redwood
  • Tidal by Redwood
  • Control-M by BMC
  • AutoSys by Broadcom
  • Stonebranch Universal Automation Center
  • IBM Workload Automation
  • Fortra’s JAMS Scheduler

Read the workload automation software comparison guide.

What is the difference between job scheduling and workload automation?

Job scheduling software runs batch jobs at set times or in a fixed sequence, usually within a single system or batch window. An enterprise job scheduler answers one question: when should this job run?

Workload automation software builds on that foundation. It adds event-based triggers, cross-platform dependencies, SLA monitoring and centralized orchestration across mainframe, on-premises, hybrid cloud and SaaS environments. A platform like RunMyJobs manages the full chain of dependent jobs, data pipelines and business processes, including what happens when something fails or runs late.

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Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrant for Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms. Hassan Ennaciri, Daniel Betts, etl. 5 August 2026.

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