Avoiding network strain when moving to the cloud
When it comes to cloud computing, we’re as enthusiastic as the next guy. But, for all the good the cloud brings, the technology is not without its challenges. As more businesses turn to the cloud to take advantage of potential cost savings, improved IT efficiency and greater productivity (the list goes on), there are issues of which a company must be mindful.
One such issue is the cloud’s effect on a company’s infrastructure. It’s understandable that businesses may be inclined to ignore their networks when moving to the cloud. After all, one of the major points about the technology is that it lets a third party deal with the nitty gritty.
IMS, an IT Manager, and a vacation
Sometimes the easiest way to explain a new technology or a new concept is with a story. Not that infrastructure management as a service is all that new anymore, but how Virtela is delivering IMS to its customers is, well, another story.
We put together a short video that follows Bob, an IT Manager for a fast growing company. As the company grows, new branch offices, users, and applications are being added. In other words, Bob has more devices, vendors, networks, and carriers to manage. As a result, Bob spends his time fixing problems instead of proactively avoiding issues – he has no time to work on strategic projects. Needless to say, Bob is stressed out – and could really use a vacation!
Infrastructure Management service reduces downtime, expedites repair time
Despite all new technology aimed at making our lives easier, it seems the majority of our clients are now busier than ever. While new technologies, like cloud computing, IP telephony and virtualized servers, make IT assets more efficient, managing the technology can add a new burden for IT departments.
These things can take a lot of time to manage and keep running. In the past, if your email went down, you could simply pick up the phone. If your phone went down, you could send an email. Now, with the majority of our communication tools running on the network, if the network goes, you’re out of luck.