Benchmark Report - The State of Microsoft Automation 2026: Why 72% of Teams Still Can’t Scale Safely

When over 70 % of IT teams across industries report that they are struggling to operate and scale Microsoft automation reliably, it is clear that this is no longer just a side project - but a core dependence for enterprise IT operations. 

The 2026 State of Microsoft Automation Benchmark Report aims to put a finger on the pulse of automation across Microsoft ecosystems. It is a guide that provides IT leaders with a consistent, data‑driven benchmarking resource to track automation maturity year over year, compare experiences across industries, and identify practical steps to improve governance, visibility, and operational resilience.

Drawing on data from over 180 IT teams globally and representing over 45,000 automated scripts and workflows, the report reveals how tools such as PowerShell, Azure Automation, Power Automate and Logic Apps are adopted and their operational weaknesses. Key findings include:

• Only 28% of respondents enforce full governance policies.
• Over 60% of respondents admit they have not yet automated repetitive tasks

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Built For IT Leaders Who Are Responsible for Microsoft-centric IT Operations.

This includes:‍

• CIOs and Heads of Infrastructure & Operations
• IT Managers and Sr. System Engineers in enterprises (1,000+ employees)
• Automation, Platform, and Cloud Center of Excellence leads
• Architects and engineers driving PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, and Power Automate strategies

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If you’re struggling with fragmented scripts, tool sprawl, compliance pressure, or the shift toward AI‑driven and agentic automation ORDER NOW and benchmark your experiences.

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