CIO OPINION of public clouds to create hybrid and multi-cloud computing environments .
With As-a-Service IT , organisations can scale up or dial down instance-based compute , operating systems , storage and networking resources based on business requirements .
Retailers with seasonal businesses , for instance , can easily procure additional compute and storage capacity during holiday shopping spikes and scale down when capacity is not needed – without needing to plan and pay for unnecessary capacity all year .
Moreover , As-a-Service models feature self-service provisioning – a critical capability that allows organisations to pursue their DevOps initiatives with confidence that developers will be able to procure the compute resources they require without protracted delays associated with traditional IT procurement .
This approach will also reduce speed to market while ensuring that the organisation has the computing assets not only deployed but tailored for every initiative – including those in flight and those to come .
As-a-Service IT can also mean leveraging the skills and knowledge of technology experts who will manage your IT environment and provide a secure and consistent multi-cloud experience .
Tip # 3 : Share how modernisation can mean a competitive advantage in the race for top talent
In what has become a highly commoditised cloud computing market , it ’ s hard to think of technology infrastructure as a competitive advantage . Yet that is another route you can take to pitch the As-a-Service model to your CEO and board : a recruitment magnet .
If you want to modernise and transform your organisation , you need a litany of programmers , DevOps engineers and infrastructure experts schooled in the ways of working with cloud technology . At the very least , they ’ ll expect a more cloud-like way of working .
For instance , few developers want to submit a help ticket and wait 30 days for IT to provision a database for critical applications they need to build . Talent will look and land elsewhere . Leading technology professionals expect to work for the companies that work with the top technologies , including tools , processes , and programming models , which includes self-service provisioning and near real-time access to resources . This is the As-a- Service model ’ s sweet spot .
Because As-a-Service touches every computing delivery model – cloud , off-premises , managed services , edge networks – it is a magnet for programmers , DevOps engineers and other infrastructure experts , among other key technical roles seeking challenging careers in a continuous learning environment .
Overall , As-a-Service is better for your people , better for your organisation , and better for your company , because you can innovate faster . But it is a culture shift within IT , so don ’ t underestimate the inherent challenge .
The bottom line
Your business transformation requires a flexible , adaptable computing infrastructure that aligns with a digital business model at a time when your executives are seeking to create delightful and efficient new experiences for customers and employees .
An As-a-Service approach provides technology , processes and training while facilitating speed-tomarket and agility in achieving business outcomes for such holistic transformations . Therein lies the case to be made for As-a-Service IT . And while it didn ’ t get you where you are today , it could help your business become more successful tomorrow .
The question is : Are you going to make the case for Asa-Service IT to your bosses and board ? p
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