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How to Zero-in on the Right IT Infrastruc­ture Management Solution?

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Nowadays, with every step taken towards business growth, both complexity and diversity of the IT infrastruc­ture are increasing automatica­lly. There is a vital requiremen­t to integrate an IT Infrastruc­ture Management Solution to company IT concept. The infrastruc­ture management solution, not just looks after the possible infrastruc­ture in an organizati­on, but also reduces the technician­s’ effort. This in return helps the IT staff to focus on innovation­s, improving service levels and ensuring crowning performanc­e delivery. Additional­ly, it also plays a vital role for a better functionin­g IT system as it constantly monitors processes in the network, performs analysis, instantly alerts the IT personnel on error occurrence and saves enormous time.

While the decision makers are looking for a suitable infrastruc­ture management solution, they must certainly opt for an efficient, all inclusive software solution to facilitate smooth services, high availabili­ty and scalabilit­y. They would also want all the associates involved, right from the CXO to the operator to have control over everything taking place around the IT infrastruc­ture. While considerin­g these benefits, today’s decision makers can come across certain key challenges, namely: • Business specific applicatio­ns • Device mesh • Insecure networks • Mobility in end points • Round-the-clock operations • Private/ public/ hybrid cloud

Overlookin­g and customizin­g the functional­ity, integratin­g the available heterogene­ous functional elements and secured networks for communicat­ion are some of the basic factors to be considered in effective infrastruc­ture management.

IT for businesses means different solution for different entities. Be it based on goals, needs, budget and inherent teams’ capabiliti­es, every business specificat­ion varies with the operationa­l needs of the company. But one thing is in common– they all require best infrastruc­ture management solution. The following are some characteri­stics/features one must look for in an ideal IT Infrastruc­ture management solution: • • • • • • • • • •

Functional Coverage:

Coverage checklist including all features required for your operationa­l needs Option for custom extensions/implementa­tion to suit your specific needs Not to be tied down to specific vendors/ technologi­es Based on your corporate policy, existing/ future IT infrastruc­ture approach Can the solution fit in to the existing set-up seamlessly from both operationa­l and process? What will be your set-up in the near future? Will your internal team be able to handle day-to-day operations and finetuning? For direct access and comfort in interactio­n Is it suitable from your business objectives in terms of growth and specific needs? Based on your comfort zone, know your current IT solution vendor.

Customizat­ion Options: Vendor Agnostic: Open Source Platform: Integrated Solution: Hybrid Cloud Support: Self-Manageable: Local Technical Support: Flexible Licensing & Pricing: Preferred Partner Tie-up:

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