FEATURE : IS YOUR IT READY ?
all businesses using paid cloud computing services , compared to 2017 – 18 ( 42 %). With cloud-based systems already set up for remote management , organizations were quick to embrace this technology to manage the rapid shift in work environment .
While COVID-19 saw organizations revert to a plugand-play approach to keep the lights on , Business Continuity and ultimately growth and success comes from playing a long-term game . As we live out the new normal , organizations are being forced to reassess their IT and look to long term solutions like softwaredefined infrastructure ( SDI ) or cloud computing ( virtual desktop infrastructure / VDI ) which allow them to take their system online without complete reliance on onsite physical infrastructure .
ORGANIZATIONS NEED TO CONTINUE TO OPTIMIZE THEIR IT SYSTEMS TO BETTER HANDLE THE SHIFT TO A HYBRID WORKPLACE .
Organizations need to continue to optimize their IT systems to better handle the shift to a hybrid workplace and prepare for any future disruptions . Those that are planning now will reap the benefits down the track .
Invest in infrastructure that grows with you
You need technology that will expand with you , not hinder your growth . This is especially important with the hybrid office becoming the norm – employees doing more of their work outside of the company ’ s office spaces .
With SDI and cloud computing , not only are you improving the efficiency of the organization without huge CAPEX , but seamlessly scaling operations without having to invest in further hardware . This is particularly effective for SMEs which can quickly deploy and manage these solutions with a pay-as-you-go model without huge overhead costs .
One of the key benefits of implementing infrastructure like SDI and cloud computing is the fact that you can scale on-demand without putting the security of your data at risk . Through these smart IT systems , organizations can better handle the changing workplace structure and scale up or down , depending on the demand .
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