A Single Network OS: Maximizing Operational Efficiency and Flexibility – Why Cutting Costs and Supporting New Apps Require a Single Network OS
Published 4th May 2009 | Source - Security | Pages - 16The network is at the heart of many IT transformation projects. It's the connective tissue that's
involved in all of IT, whether it's delivering new applications, enabling service to an increasingly
distributed user population, or consolidating infrastructure to improve efficiency. In fact, the current
economic environment has savvy IT executives refocusing on the network to achieve:
- Efficiency. The top overall objective is to do more with less. Although this has always been an IT mantra, new technologies and processes are enabling a leaner IT.
- Responsiveness. Today's climate requires high-performing applications and IT services to help with ever-changing business requirements.
- Profitability. Innovation and customer experience are still critical for IT to partner with the business and improve revenue-generating opportunities while still driving out costs.
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