FEATURE : CIO ’ S PRIORITY
However , alongside Digital Transformation , there are other words on CIOs ’ minds : data protection , cybersecurity , cost optimization and digital skills to name a few .
All these are relevant when it comes to taking Edge Computing from an overhyped proof of concept to a core hybrid infrastructure service .
To manage and protect data at the Edge , businesses must be able to identify the data they need , back it up and secure it . Not only does this require backup , data and replication capabilities , it also requires specific skills – so often in short supply when it comes to relatively new technologies .
Businesses looking to capitalize on Edge Computing at this stage need to work with specialist partners to ensure their deployments are not just conducted successfully but are done so without putting data at risk or allowing cloud storage costs to spiral out of control .
Taking the time to define your businesses ’ cloud data management strategy will provide direction and clear objectives , allowing you to measure the success of introducing Edge Computing to the data management mix .
Taking a strategic view of where technologies you have not successfully deployed before sit within your wider business objectives is crucial for building the business case for them and acquiring the necessary
buy-in from budget holders to invest complementary solutions and onboard the necessary skills .
For enterprises locked in a race to transform digitally , evolving customer demands along with an increased reliance on cloud and connectivity are forcing their hands . Implementing the latest and greatest technologies to achieve the desired outcomes of Digital Transformation requires investment in the necessary skills , data management and protection capabilities required to do so successfully , costeffectively and securely . p
EXPERIENCE THEREFORE TELLS US THAT JUST
BECAUSE A NEW TECHNOLOGY MIGHT
NOT CHANGE THE WAY
THINGS ARE DONE TOMORROW , IT DOESN ’ T MEAN IT WON ’ T HAVE A BIG IMPACT LONG-TERM .
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