The Gartner BOAT Series: Orchestrating Compliance, Data and Automation

Understanding BOAT in Practice

The Gartner BOAT Series: Orchestrating Compliance, Data and Automation

Understanding BOAT in Practice

As digital transformation accelerates, organisations are seeking ways to connect automation, governance and data into a coherent strategy. Gartner’s Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (BOAT) framework brings these elements together, aligning people, processes and platforms to drive responsible innovation.

At IRIS IMS, we explored what BOAT means for organisations in the Benelux region through a three-part article series. Each piece highlights a crucial dimension of modern automation: content, orchestration, and compliance.

Explore the Series

1. Why Content Services Platforms Are the Foundation of BOAT

A strong content foundation is essential for automation and orchestration to succeed. This article explains why Content Services Platforms (CSPs) underpin Gartner’s BOAT framework and how they prepare organisations for scalable, compliant automation.

2. From Vision to Execution: Implementing the Gartner BOAT Framework

Discover how to translate the BOAT vision into reality. This article explores governance models, architecture considerations, and practical steps to implement BOAT while keeping compliance and agility in balance.

3. BOAT in the Benelux: Balancing Compliance, Data and Automation

In the Benelux, innovation meets some of Europe’s most advanced compliance frameworks. This article examines how regional organisations can balance automation, data sharing, and regulation, turning compliance into a driver of trust and efficiency.

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Download the full BOAT Whitepaper to access all three articles in one complete document, including additional insights, practical recommendations, and checklists to guide your orchestration and automation strategy.

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About the Series

The BOAT Series is part of IRIS IMS’ ongoing commitment to help organisations in the Benelux region build sustainable, compliant digital ecosystems.

Through expertise in Content Services and Process Automation, supported by Artificial Intelligence, we enable businesses to innovate with confidence.

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BOAT in 3 key ideas

  • Align automation, data and governance under one orchestration layer
  • Build on strong content foundations for scalable automation
  • Embed compliance from the start for sustainable innovation

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