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// EXPERT PROFILE // their comparatively small IT teams have to add new IP addresses to the network as the business expands , as well as manage the topology of these networks . These IP addresses are the foundational segments of the network when it comes to ensuring optimised functionality and their management is essential in keeping complicated digital infrastructure in working order . However , this is no small task , especially with trillions of new IP addresses becoming available under the IPv6 protocol .

It is a rule of thumb in business that overcomplexity can stifle company growth , and SMEs with ambitions to expand will require agile , simple and sustainable solutions to their network management to maintain ROIs at acceptable levels .
A DDI solution manages DNS , DHCP and IP addresses and can be an essential tool for SMEs looking to grow their business or embrace Digital Transformation . While the quality of equipment and technology which businesses employ enables network capability and capacity , it is DDI that boosts both the efficiency and security attributes of the network .
Magnus Bjornsson , CEO of Men & Mice
This being the case , it is essential for DDI to take a pivotal position in SMEs looking to begin their Digital Transformation journey . At this important stage of growth , the right choice of DDI solution is of critical importance to the success of the transformation project , as the consequences of making the wrong choice can impact for years . This is because as an SME grows , so too will the assigned IP addresses and if the system is ill-suited , issues in the IT infrastructure will become deeply ingrained without an easy fix . Over time , this will lead to IT issues such as latency in the network , which can severely impact the customer experience , or even entire outages . Failing to adequately manage IP address networks also prevents companies from managing increased redundancy in a simple and scalable way .
On the other hand , the right DDI solution choice can offer a compounding return on technological investments , as well as futureproof SME infrastructure for inevitable new technologies that will enhance business operations . Whether through increasing network efficiency , bolstering network security or establishing long-term sustainability in its operations , a well-chosen DDI should impact more than just the core DNS , DHCP and IPAM it is specifically designed to handle . If a business invests in a scalable , resilient DDI solution , it can expect to see a similarly robust ROI .
Choosing the right DDI
The importance of selecting the right DDI cannot be overstated , especially as there is no immediate way of knowing whether the right choice has been made . SMEs forging towards network transformation must therefore make this decision analytically and with an eye to the future .
It is vital to assess what network infrastructure is already in place and evaluate
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