December 20186 The increasing maze of devices and the relentless onslaught of data, call for a retake on Information Technology (IT) services befitting the digitally connected world. The requisite, which holds the potential to transform an organization, is in deciphering the valuable insights from the data, right from the wraparound infrastructure that sustains and supports the processes in its entirety. The servers, network or the move to the cloud, data center considerations, or the critical security challenges-the list definitely requires a thoughtful planning, taking into consideration the wise investment of limited budget dollars.The investment decisions should also consider the relevance and appropriate utilization of innovative technologies and business models that drive efficiency in infrastructure operations. The game-changing advancements in Internet of Things (loT), analytics, robotics, and big data is furthering the efficiency quotient across the infrastructure operations arena, paving the way for increased productivity and effective asset management. The IT infrastructure trends are driven by the concept of agility, where automation is set to rule. The changing facets of enterprise transformation will usher in agile deployment models that include cloud and containers and microservices. With enterprises hitherto testing the waters with SDN, NFV, network virtualization, and converged and hyperconverged trends profoundly impacting the infrastructure space, the market predictions forecast wider adoption of these disruptive technologies as drivers of modernizing the infrastructure.Our endeavor with this edition is to present comprehensive solutions that justify the dollars spent on IT infrastructure investments. The decisions, however, have to essentially converge to ensure data protection, recovery and optimal usage of the most appropriate infrastructure and resources which are in perfect alignment with the business goals. We believe the insightful articles featured in this edition will help you capitalize on the beaten pathways organizations have trodden upon to make informed decisions on optimally upgrading the infrastructure to decisively augmenting business objectives.Let us know your thoughts.Annie JohnsonManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.comAnnie Johnson To subscribe to APACCIOOutlookVisit www.apacciooutlook.comArt & GraphicsAmelia StewartFlynn SmythToby LangtonSujay KManaging EditorAnnie JohnsonCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.DECEMBER - 21 - 2018, Volume 04 SE 44 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.EditorialNurturing an IT ConglomerateSenior WritersAshik JainLane Adams Clara MathewRoyce D'SouzaEditorialAlfred MardinLouis BeckerRachael ClarkRoy Chow*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@apacciooutlook.comeditor@apacciooutlook.commarketing@apacciooutlook.comContact usPhone: 1 510.996.5168Fax: 510-894-8405
< Page 5 | Page 7 >