Migration Without Regret: Balancing Risk and Reward in Modernizing Workload Automation

Gert Adolphsen

General Manager Americas

Dan Twing

President and COO of Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)

Is your organization being held back by outdated workload automation tools? In this exclusive On-Demand Webinar, Dan Twing (President & COO, Enterprise Management Associates) and Gert Adolphsen (General Manager Americas, Beta Systems) share proven strategies to successfully move to modern automation platforms – at your own pace, whenever it suits you.

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What You Will Learn

Using real-world customer examples, the speakers will show how leading organizations overcome outdated automation systems to boost efficiency, transparency, and business value. Key takeaways include:

Why Modernize?: Understand the key financial, operational, and strategic drivers pushing companies to replace legacy workload automation solutions.
Low-Risk Migration Strategies: Explore safe transition methods such as automated conversion and phased migration – including full support for existing job definitions and legacy scripts.
Business & Operational Benefits: Learn how modern platforms deliver end-to-end process visibility, reduce workload volumes, and eliminate the need for legacy scripting.
Essential Features for Success: See how built-in capabilities like intelligent file sensors streamline operations and cut costs.
Expert Insights: Hear EMA’s actionable recommendations for ensuring a smooth and effective automation modernization journey.

Who Should Watch?

IT leaders and operations managers facing vendor or licensing challenges
Organizations aiming to meet new digital business demands efficiently
Teams seeking to reduce complexity, costs, and risks in their automation landscape

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Speakers

Gert Adolphsen

General Manager Americas

Gert is a senior manager with more than 30 years of practical experience in workflow automation. He has developed strategies and driven innovation in leading companies. He has established and expanded branches throughout Europe and the United States, developing automation solutions that streamline business processes and increase operational efficiency in medium-sized and large companies. At Beta Systems, he leads the business development and sales teams in North, Central and South America, helping companies benefit from state-of-the-art automation, orchestration and observability platforms.

Dan Twing

President and COO of Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)

As President and Chief Operating Officer of Enterprise Management Associates, Dan is responsible for developing and executing strategic market research, delivering value to IT organizations through consulting engagements, and directing product developments and marketing efforts. Dan joined EMA in 2005 and has over 30 years of experience in information systems, software development, and technology outsourcing. Dan focuses on all aspects of intelligent and automated management of IT. Prior to joining EMA, Dan was the president & CEO of NETdelivery, a company that develops secure electronic data collection, delivery, and management software for Fortune 1000, financial, and government markets.

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