GEC NEWS WIREThe issue is not cloud but the business attitude and approach to its adoption
A new survey conducted by Brocade of 200 global CIOs highlight a clear need to understand that legacy networking infrastructures need to evolve to the ‘New IP’ – an architecture reimagined for a modern world and designed to meet the needs of Cloud, Mobile, Social, and Big Data.
On the topic of cloud, the survey found that 90% of respondents have some form of cloud within their organization but control of cloud acquisition is proving to be a challenge. Shadow IT is a major concern to many CIOs and yet, despite the risks, it’s an approach to gaining access to resource by business that continues to grow. “The issue is not cloud but the business attitude and approach to its adoption. The ‘right’ cloud can greatly assist an organization or business unit achieve its goals. The ‘wrong’ cloud can accelerate and intensify the very issues its adoption was designed to address. CIOs need to address cloud demands with business unit leaders and become their ally in cloud. Ensuring the organization can successfully connect to cloud is a key driver of success,” says Yarob Sakhnini, regional director, MEMA at Brocade.
The survey also brings into focus the need for ‘business led networking’ that is optimized for applications. “The right applications can make the difference between increased margin or missed goals, increased efficiency or poor productivity” says Sakhnini.
“Despite significant advances in networking technology, in most organizations the legacy systems they have in place cannot support the business need of today, let alone tomorrow. Simply adding new solutions to an overburdened, under-utilized, and fundamentally flawed system won’t provide the organization with what it needs. A new approach to the old network is needed. One that encompasses financing and transitional technology, while reducing complexity and cost,” continues Sakhnini.
