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Schneider Electric and 451 Research Deliver Direct Insights into Hybrid IT Management from Enterprise LeadersLONDON, November 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Through intensive, in-depth interviews with infrastructure leaders at large enterprises from across the globe, the study aims to provide C-suite, data centre and IT executives with the insights and peer lessons needed to evaluate and manage a rapidly-evolving hybrid IT landscape. There is no better way to understand trends in any industry than by going directly to those leading the way in that space. With this in mind, Schneider Electric commissioned a new 451 Research study designed to shed light on hybrid IT environments at large enterprises from across the globe. This research was conducted through intensive, in-depth interviews with C-suite, data centre and IT executives and offers peer lessons and perspective into innovative deployment of technologies others in the industry can use to evaluate and manage their own hybrid landscapes. Through these interviews a few key points came to light:
As cloud services are deployed, there are ripple effects across the organization. There is a significant shift in business models, while greater demand is placed on connectivity and workload management. To realize the full value of a hybrid approach, the management of a combination of data centre environments has become one of the most complex issues for modern enterprise leaders, forcing them to re-consider strategy and common practice. The study also reveals that while the experiences, strategies and innovative technologies used varied greatly, there were clear common themes:
In one use case, a U.K.-based retailer found that when determining the best venue, security, performance and latency reuirements needed to also be factored into the total cost analysis, along with data transit and application license costs. These vectors combined helped to determine the right mix of colocation and public cloud computing infrastructure to support connectivity needs while also controlling costs.
As one study participant noted, "If I had my dream, we would have the visibility to predict failures before they occur."
The study involved companies generating over $500 million USD in revenue across the U.S., U.K. and Asia Pacific. The complete report includes in-depth analysis of these topics and additional insights into why and how these trends are emerging across multiple verticals and industries. To access the complete report, Six Real-World Approaches to Managing Hybrid IT Environments, click here. About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management - Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. Related Content:
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