Red Hat named leader in IDC hybrid cloud automation report
Red Hat was named a leader in IDC's 2026 assessment of private and hybrid cloud management platforms with automation. IDC cited Red Hat's Ansible Automation Platform for its versatility, ease of integration, and built-in AI tools, making it suitable for complex enterprise environments. Red Hat was highlighted among 10 vendors evaluated for helping organizations manage cloud operations with fewer tools, more automation, and faster responses.
- IDC named Red Hat a leader in 2026 cloud automation
- Ansible's lightweight, open source setup stood out
- Built-in AI helps automate IT operations tasks
- IDC analyzed 10 vendors for this report
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