EXPERT SPEAK
FINANCING THE WORKPLACE OF TOMORROW – HYBRID OR OTHERWISE
A network that can support the hybrid workplace and business agility is becoming an increasingly urgent need . The mission-critical role of IT within this model means that organisations cannot afford the consequences of a poor performing network . Lars Koelendorf , EMEA Vice President , Solutions and Enablement , Aruba , a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company , discusses why organisations must invest in their IT infrastructure or risk limiting productivity , creating security threats , frustrating employees and clients , and losing their competitive advantage .
An unprecedented ability to connect , collaborate and work from anywhere is taking hold . Enterpriselevel connectivity and equipment at home , new work spaces , automated systems and cognisant buildings at the office are shaping the workplace . The hybrid workplace , with all its incredible features and possibilities , is undoubtedly something to look forward to .
But mixed with this excitement must also be apprehension . This new model cannot function without fast , reliable wireless connectivity and a unified , automated and secure network . And for most organisations , this will mean investing in their IT infrastructure .
Given the current economic circumstances and on-going unpredictability of what comes next , it ’ s understandable that organisations may feel that they will struggle to finance these investments , or that they are simply not in a position to consider any upgrades beyond what ’ s immediately necessary for the return to the office .
The good news , however , is that with a few smart , strategic moves , I firmly believe it is possible for organisations to leverage their current budgets and
Lars Koelendorf , EMEA Vice President , Solutions and Enablement , Aruba resources to create a network that delivers both short- and long-term value . Here ’ s what you need to think about to put these moves into motion .
Make data your top priority
The enterprise data that is available today has tremendous potential to deliver significant cost savings – but it must first be turned into actionable insights . That ’ s why organisations need to prioritise network investments that will improve their ability to analyse the data at their disposal .
This means investing in Edge technologies . Not only are organisations dealing with unprecedented amounts of data , that data is increasingly being generated outside of the traditional data centres . Instead , it is being created by user devices and IoT sensors at the Edge of the network – the place , people , devices and things connect to the digital world .
Processing data at the Edge is the only way to reduce latency , minimise transmission costs and unleash its full potential for optimisation and innovation .
The enterprise data that is available today has tremendous potential to deliver significant cost savings – but it must first be turned into actionable insights .
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