Cloud Computing and Mobile Web: Everyone Is Gearing Up for a Complex New World
April 13, 2012
Chief Information Officers who are poised to build their next internal network have some serious decisions to make. With cloud computing and virtual machines changing the way we utilize networks and deploy solutions, the next generation of networks will be very different.
TechRepublic reports that 70 percent of enterprise organizations are already gearing up for the increased complexity that mobile devices bring to the infrastructure world. The good news is a properly built enterprise solution will serve an organization far into the future. The potential reusability and resiliency offered by virtualization means that companies would be getting a lot more for their money…
Of course, the costs of these systems can be high. Smart CIOs need to take into account how the organization will benefit in the long run. Being a proponent of virtualization and new technology is important to stay competitive. Let’s take a look at some of the key factors that will make the next generation of networks more powerful than ever.
Flexibility
With mobile devices becoming more prevalent for e-commerce, communication, and social networking, businesses need to take into account the flexibility that their network will need to provide. With over 69 percent of the population using the Internet on a mobile device daily, it’s obvious that flexibility and prioritization are going to be important in new networks.
With more devices than ever accessing networks, many CIOs are looking for the ability to prioritize performance in relation to how critical the requested action is. Cloud-computing services and hybrid cloud solutions can bring this functionality to the table.
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) can also improve the mobility of intranet functionality. The ability to access your applications, email, and word processing and productivity tools from anywhere in the world can free up a company from physical infrastructure restraints.
Looking Ahead
Any experienced CIO knows that the current needs of the company are just a snapshot in time. With cloud computing changing the way we use infrastructure, thinking ahead is becoming more important than ever.
By thinking of the overall needs of a midsize operation, a smart CIO can build a system that is resilient and elastic enough to meet the needs of numerous projects for years to come.
What the Future Holds
Cloud computing and mobile web innovations are already changing the face of the business world. Companies that don’t see the need to invest in new technology and keep their systems current will find that business partners are going around the IT department instead of working in harmony with it.
Now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization is and where it needs to go. The next network you build could very well meet all the needs of your organization for years to come.