Computing

• Build automation
  Build Automation
  Build automation is the act of scripting or automating a wide variety of tasks that software developers do in their day-to-day activities including things like:* compiling computer source code into binary code* packaging binary code* running tests...
  
  , the use of managed make tools
• Business process automation
  Business process automation
  Business process automation, or BPA, is the strategy a business uses to automate processes in order to contain costs. It consists of integrating applications, restructuring labor resources and using software applications throughout the organization....
  
  , streamlining business operations with software
• Document automation
  Document automation
  Document automation is the design of systems and workflow that assist in the creation of electronic documents. These include logic based systems that use segments of pre-existing text and/or data to assemble a new document. This process is increasingly used within certain industries to assemble...
  
  , the use of software to streamline document creation
• Electronic design automation
  Electronic design automation
  Electronic design automation is a category of software tools for designing electronic systems such as printed circuit boards and integrated circuits...
  
  , software filling in details of circuit design
• Office automation
  Office Automation
  Office automation refers to the varied computer machinery and software used to digitally create, collect, store, manipulate, and relay office information needed for accomplishing basic tasks. Raw data storage, electronic transfer, and the management of electronic business information comprise the...
  
  , software assisting employees in performing job duties
• OLE Automation
  OLE Automation
  In Microsoft Windows applications programming, OLE Automation , is an inter-process communication mechanism based on Component Object Model that was intended for use by scripting languages – originally Visual Basic – but now are used by languages run on Windows...
  
  , the mechanism whereby applications can access and manipulate shared automation objects that are exported by other applications.
• Support automation, automating problem prevention and resolution processes solutions
• Test automation
  Test automation
  Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests, the comparison of actual outcomes to predicted outcomes, the setting up of test preconditions, and other test control and test reporting functions...
  
  , simulation of user actions

Other

• Automation Alley
  Automation Alley
  Automation Alley is a technology business association driving the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives....
  
  , a business association in Michigan, USA
• Broadcast automation
  Broadcast automation
  Broadcast automation incorporates the use of broadcast programming technology to automate broadcasting operations. Used either at a broadcast network, radio station or a television station, it can run a facility in the absence of a human operator...
  
  , scheduling of broadcasts carried out automatically
• Building automation
  Building automation
  Building automation describes the functionality provided by the control system of a building. A building automation system is an example of a distributed control system...
  
  , regulating environmental parameters for human-occupied buildings
• Console automation
  Console automation
  Modern digital audio consoles or mixers use automation. Automation allows the console to remember the audio engineer's adjustment of faders during the post-production editing process. A timecode is necessary for synchronization of automation.- Types of Automation :...
  
  , using motorized faders of an audio workstation to automate signal changes
• Home automation
  Home automation
  Home automation is the residential extension of "building automation". It is automation of the home, housework or household activity. Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC , appliances, and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and...
  
  , regulating environmental parameters for private occupances
• Laboratory automation
  Laboratory Automation
  Laboratory automation is a multi-disciplinary strategy to research, develop, optimize and capitalize on technologies in the laboratory that enable new and improved processes...
  
  , automation of laboratory tasks