Maximizing Cloud Computing By Ensuring Network Connectivity

Now that cloud computing has well-established its position as the “next big thing” in technological advancement, the next challenge for the industry is to guide organizations on how to ensure consistent connectivity; acknowledging that with cloud, networks will become the most important aspect of ICT infrastructure and at the same time, the most vulnerable. An article in Free Business Thinking provides a list of the top 5 points of action that CIOs need to consider this year:

1. Network provisioning for cloud computing
2. Business disruption due to major events
3. Get the best from network and the provider
4. A new look for the organization
5. Prepare for BYOD schemes

To aid CIOs with the resolutions above, some guide questions were provided:

• Can networks handle the big change with regard to businesses accessing information assets?
• Do you have the necessary bandwidth for video conferencing?
• Is your VPN secure if accessed remotely?
• What are the cultural challenges that need to be addressed across the business?
• Is your office BYOD scheme ready?

Want to know more? Continue reading the guide questions on the site and see how you can help your organization address the challenges ahead.  

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