EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
MOHAMMAD AL-JALLAD , CTO AND DIRECTOR
AFRICA , UK , IRELAND , AND MIDDLE EAST , HPE
To ensure a successful partnership with an IT service outsourcing partner , it is key to first look within , and CIO identifies what are the objectives of the company , strategic goals , budget , and resource availability . But above all of it , the CIOs need to prioritise their sustainability targets and select a partner and a service that embeds sustainability in their solutions and take accountability to minimise the impact of their business on the environment .
Vendor capabilities , level of agreements , security measures , compatibility , and previous experience of the IT service providers are something CIOs usually keep in mind while selecting their partners . But one thing recommended for CIOs is to consider the evolving market conditions and the impact of global geopolitical developments on the region . Companies need to keep their resources flexible and an eye on their capital expenditures .
IT services can turn out expensive when not utilised against the business requirements ultimately impacting your revenues . To minimise costs and make efficient use of IT resources to the benefit of the business operations , one must select a sustainable solution that helps in reducing capital expenditure and increasing efficiencies at the same time .
HPE offers an as-a-service model , HPE GreenLake , an edge-to-cloud platform that helps companies deliver business outcomes faster with an as-aservice model designed for your top workloads . HPE GreenLake helps to connect your data , securely , where it lives , and turn it into intelligence . With HPE GreenLake , you can control your environment , simplify your cloud operations , enhance your cloud operating experience , unleash the true potential of your people , and have more choice , control , and predictability per user .
Thus , improving efficiencies , reducing capital expenditures , and aligning IT spending with business initiatives in addition to being a flexible and scalable IT infrastructure solution .
Additionally , the company also offers HPE GreenLake Management Services , GMS , a suite of services that helps customers manage , operate , and optimise their IT environments . These services can be tailored to meet unique requirements . HPE GMS provides remote infrastructure and application monitoring , management , and optimisation according to HPE best-practice technology and service management principles and processes for the Systems .
Sustainable solutions are a priority and should be a priority for every business . With deep industry vertical expertise and a rich partner ecosystem , HPE is uniquely capable to accelerate your digital transformation and help you stay ahead of what ’ s next .
Companies need to keep their resources flexible and an eye on their capital expenditures .
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