In the context of enterprise process automation, technology is used to automate operations, thus improving efficiency and achieving corporate objectives. Processes are defined as the actions and activities that bring your company closer to achieving a specific goal. By automating routine tasks using software solutions, you may save operational expenses while also decreasing the amount of time it takes to complete tasks.

When working with CFEngine, it’s common to hear advice about separating data from policy. Separating data from policy allows for separation of concerns, delegation of responsibilities and integration with other tooling. Each organization is different, and a strategy that works well in one environment may not work as well in a similar environment of another organization, so CFEngine looks to provide various generic ways to leverage external data.