Sharing the load
All systems are go for infrastructure transformation. The coronavirus response has helped prove the business case and there’s optimism and hope for a more normal 2021. But normal doesn’t mean the same as before. The pandemic has changed people and businesses. Many of the working practices brought in in a hurry are here to stay.
Optimising global network and applications infrastructure isn’t trivial, but it’s necessary. Few businesses start the process with the in-house skills they need. Not surprisingly, CCS Insight found 94% of people surveyed outsource or co-manage their IT network infrastructures via a partner organisation. When asked what they looked for in a partner, digital leaders identified the top three attributes as network performance, network reach and a trusted relationship.
Often the best way to go about a major transformation isn’t a major one-off big bang project. Instead, an incremental approach is best, building a hybrid of cloud and on-premise, while keeping all the balls of security, network and application performance in the air. A trusted relationship with key suppliers is key to that. There’ll be bumps and bends in the road. A partner needs to be able to help you navigate that.
It might seem that the safest thing is to do nothing and let competitors make mistakes at the bleeding edge. That might have worked for some global businesses a few years ago. But in 2021, a software-defined digital infrastructure is the only way to future-proof the businesses. It’ll be a crucial platform for digital collaboration, innovating with new products and services and staying ahead of the competition
Johnny Krogsboll,
Nordic Technical Director | Trend Micro
As you move into a cloud environment, you have a shared responsibility. And if you're not aware of where the ownership and where your responsibility is, you’re going to have serious trouble. It will be a matter of hours and days before you get hit by criminals.
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