What’s New in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 – Smarter, Simpler, and More Scalable

Hey everyone :waving_hand:

We just dropped a brand-new video that walks through everything new in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 — and there’s a lot packed into this release. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out here:

This release builds on the strong foundation of Ansible Automation Platform 2.5, focusing on scalability, visibility, and accessibility — making automation easier to manage and demonstrate value across the organization.


:compass: Key Highlights in 2.6

:bar_chart: Automation Dashboard (01:00)

The new Automation Dashboard gives you a clear, executive-friendly view of automation performance and ROI.

  • Track job success rates, savings, and impact over time
  • Share results with leadership to prove automation’s value
  • Built right into the Ansible UI — no external tools required

:robot: Intelligent Assistant with Ansible Lightspeed (02:17)

Say hello to your new AI-powered sidekick.

  • Get context-aware recommendations while working inside the platform
  • Streamline playbook authoring with Ansible-specific insights
  • Leverage Ansible Lightspeed for smarter, faster automation creation

:puzzle_piece: Self-Service Automation Portal (03:07)

Empower more teams to automate — without needing full admin access.

  • Curated catalog of approved automation templates
  • Self-service job launches with guardrails
  • Perfect for IT, DevOps, and business users

:artist_palette: Refreshed User Interface & New Integrations

  • Modernized look and feel for better usability
  • New integrations to tie automation deeper into your ecosystem
  • Enhanced performance and scalability across large environments

:speech_balloon: Why It Matters

Automation is no longer just about efficiency — it’s about visibility, collaboration, and trust.
A lot of customers have asked for:

  • A better way to show automation’s business impact
  • Simpler access for new users
  • Smarter assistance for seasoned engineers

:brain: Learn More

:blue_book: Blog Post: What’s New in Ansible Automation Platform 2.6

:speech_balloon: Join the Discussion:
Have you tried the new dashboard or Lightspeed features yet?
What’s your favorite addition in 2.6 — or what would you like to see next?

Drop your thoughts below :down_arrow:

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Nice video and information! Thank you!