Do you need Infrastructure as Code?
Traditional IT infrastructure management in data centres involves manual processes. System admins and engineers configure the servers in manual mode to meet the application and OS requirements. The process was always error-prone, inefficient, time-consuming and costly. With infrastructure moving to the cloud, such manual configurations become untenable. Infrastructure components have grown in number, with several […]
Five Forces that are Shaping the Future of the Workforce
Enterprises today are going through big-time disruptions as Industry 4.0, and a digital-first economy takes hold. But even before they cope with the new realities, another big disruption hits them – that of the changing nature of the workforce and work. Skill shortages, especially in emerging technologies, have plagued workplaces for over a decade. Such […]
IT Operations 4.0 – More Technology and More Human Skills
IT Ops 4.0 is finally scaling up and becoming mainstream after a decade of discussions and pilots. Industry 4.0 converges information technology and operational technology to enable interconnectivity. Enabling technologies, such as AI-powered analytics and automated systems, offer huge productivity boosts. While Industry 4.0 disrupts individual systems, Ops 4.0 addresses the entire value chain. For […]
The Key Elements of Data Centre Operations Today
The soaring popularity of the cloud brings the spotlight to data centres. The data centre backend powers cloud services. Without efficient data centres, cloud services fall flat. Data centre operations are the sum of the design, infrastructure, and processes centred on the data centre facility. The location and the human factor also affect data centres […]
How Can Cloud Continuum Make Your Business Future-Ready?
Change is the new consent in an uncertain and unstable business environment. Today, the digital-first ecosystem has entrenched itself. But the technology remains in constant flux. New tech stacks and innovative tech-based models render incumbent models obsolete in a short while. Businesses have to reimage and reinvent themselves. But such digital transformation cannot be a […]
Why Businesses Need Sustainability and “Carbon-Intelligent” Cloud
The world is facing a stark and immediate environmental challenge. Sustainability and reducing carbon footprints have become a priority for every business. It may no longer remain an option either. The European Union, for instance, has started to impose fines on companies for high carbon emissions. The trend will soon spread to other parts of […]
The Right Tools to Modernize I&O
The world of technology is always in a state of churn. More so in the post-Covid-19 landscape where hybrid is becoming the order of the day. Hybrid may mean combining an on-premises data center with the cloud, a collocation of servers, or different stacks. Infrastructure and operations (I&O) face great disruptions to cope with such […]
Four Cost Optimisation Mistakes for CFOs to Avoid in 2022
Cost-cutting has become inevitable for many businesses in today’s challenging business environment. CFOs, who optimize costs and make sure expenditure does not outpace revenue, give their enterprises an edge. But many CFOs make mistakes that compromise the ability of their enterprises to fund digital growth and reduce expenses. Here are four cost-optimisation mistakes CFOs should […]
Seven Cost Optimization Tips to make your IT Infrastructure Hyper-Efficient
As the adage goes, “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Optimising IT infrastructure spending reduces operational costs and improves efficiency. If businesses pass on the savings to their customers, they become more competitive. 1. Seek efficiency through the cloud A key benefit of cloud migration is cost savings. The cloud offers instant onboarding, with […]
Seven Impediments to IT Innovation and How CTOs Can Overcome Them
Success in today’s competitive and fast-paced business environment depends on innovation. But the intent to innovate is not enough. Successful innovation depends on understanding impediments to innovation and overcoming such challenges. Here are seven impediments to IT innovation. 1. Not getting the approach right Many enterprises get the approach to innovation wrong. At least some […]
