Data Definer13
Q4: As CIOs begin to manage cloud services and look at internal IT as a service option, what does this mean for customers and solutions?
Nick Howell
Two-sided question that's a win-win. CIO's have more of a "buffet of a la carte svcs" and customers receive better and faster response than "It's going to take 6-8 weeks to get your new server."
Data Definer
I've heard some CIOs say this is an opportunity to funnel resources away from maintaining legacy systems and accelerate the development of new systems. Agree?
Sean Luce
I think we will begin to see more "self-service" solutions as well. If the application development team needs a new server, they will be able to spin one up themselves.
Nick Howell
Completely. It's the futuristic form of the "tech refresh." Some will want to maintain control of all their own gear, sure. But I believe a lot will soon reach a point where the "cost-effectiveness" conversation must be had. Bang-for-buck, etc.
Jesse Anderson
The hope would be customers don't see anything on their end. Hybrid cloud solutions will leverage both internal control as well as leveraging advanced mobility options with going to a cloud solution. Flexpods and Cluster ONTAP are examples of solutions.
Ed Morgan ☁️🦄
That's true, our company slogan is "let us manage and maintain so you can change and improve.."
mpclark3
If done right, makes everything faster and cheaper. Unfortunately politics and the status quo too often prevent the win from being achieved the first time around.
John Zemonek
The IaaS model changes the way a CIO can support their internal customer. Nick nailed it on speed to market and the way it affects your strategy.