Embracing the changing way people want to work
On the campus, where the network connects users to the data centre, nothing short of a revolution is happening.
A new breed of user is emerging. Driven by the way they use technology in their personal lives, employees expect corporate networks to give them the same freedom of movement and flexibility. They expect to connect to information and applications whenever they want to, wherever they are, from whatever device is most convenient for them.
Dynamic security
To satisfy these demands wireless and mobile service connectivity is no longer the exception. It’s the norm. And IT departments have lost the power they once had to mandate which devices and locations employees could use to access services. It’s not only adding another layer of complexity to corporate networks, it’s also challenging traditional security arrangements.
In this environment the old security rules no longer apply. It’s not enough to know what is on the network, you must know who is on the network and what they can see and do. Today’s security solutions must be dynamic, deliver application visibility and be identity aware.
New efficiencies
At the same time, the way the new generation of users communicate, interact and transact is changing too. The growth in collaboration software, video and video conferencing is exponential and will only continue to escalate, as companies seek to embrace the efficiencies and improvements in productivity and decision making that new technologies can bring.
From a network perspective the challenge is to deliver the bandwidth and manage the exponential growth in data usage, both internally and at the edge, while providing the right mix of wired, wireless and mobile network access. And do all this efficiently and cost effectively, without creating an infrastructure that is impossibly difficult to manage and maintain.
It’s a challenge our experts relish and thrive on. And one that we’ve successfully addressed for many of our clients already.
Learn more about our campus solutions. Contact us now or call 0844 742 2010.
