COUNTRY FOCUS:NETHERLANDS
and existing partners in the ecosystem
(on a local scale as well as a global one) is
possible. From there, it’s easy to change or
add cloud providers, which prevents vendor
lock-in and keeps the cost of change to
a minimum.
Scale up or down as needed
Equinix developed a tool to streamline this
process and both simplify and support hybrid
and multicloud infrastructures for businesses.
The interconnectivity platform makes it
easy for companies to create secure private
connections with virtually any cloud and
service provider. Additionally, the required
bandwidth can be easily scaled up or down
according to need.
With the tool, businesses can avoid the
less secure public Internet. Data cannot be
intercepted en route and latency is low and
predictable. Companies across the world can
establish direct and secure interconnections
with any other company via the Equinix
network. This allows companies to scale their
digital business up and down as fast as the
economy requires. A good IT infrastructure
helps organisations to remain flexible and
operational in difficult times.
Innovation
It’s not just in times of crisis, however,
that a robust IT environment is of great
importance. The right infrastructure is
the digital foundation for innovative
companies. To remain competitive, it is
crucial for manufacturers to embrace digital
technology and set up business processes so
quick adjustments can be made based on
data-driven insights.
Manufacturers are investing in digital
technology such as Internet of Things
(IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) more
frequently, not only to support their
production processes but also to be
able to meet the market’s constantly
changing demands.
Current developments have made securely
connecting with multiple cloud services
indispensable. A flexible IT environment is
now a crucial factor to company success,
both in good times and difficult ones. •
“
A FLEXIBLE IT
ENVIRONMENT
IS NOW A
CRUCIAL FACTOR
TO COMPANY
SUCCESS, BOTH IN
GOOD TIMES AND
DIFFICULT ONES.
www.intelligentcio.com
INTELLIGENTCIO
53