Data Center& Infrastructure Report

Meet the Experts

Text Block: Our experts have a deep understanding of the current challenges and solutions shaping the future of IT infrastructure. Get to know them and see how their insights can help guide your strategy.

• Expert Profiles:
  • Chad Peters – Director of Infrastructure Solutions
    “Helping customers meet performance, security, and cost control demands through emerging technologies and best practices.”
  • Nick Ockwell – Chief Information Officer
    “Transforming global IT strategies with a focus on business growth, process improvement, and innovative technologies.”
  • Jake Blough – Chief Technology Officer
    “Leading innovation and research in new products, services, and data science to drive competitive advantages.”

Key Findings in 2024

Text Block: The IT landscape is shifting—hybrid infrastructure is no longer a trend; it’s a strategy. Discover the key insights from our report and understand where your IT organization should focus in 2024:

1. Find the Right Balance in Your Hybrid Deployment Strategy
   More IT leaders are reevaluating where workloads should be housed to achieve the best performance and cost-efficiency.
2. Act on the Growing Commitment to Sustainability
   Sustainability goals are influencing IT decisions. Aligning data center operations with environmental and business objectives is crucial.
3. Master Budget Management in Times of Inflation and Constraints
   Even with rising costs, IT leaders must navigate budget pressures while ensuring optimal performance and security.

Priorities and Challenges for IT Leaders

Text Block: As IT departments face increasing demands, here are the top priorities and challenges IT leaders need to address in 2024:

• Top Priorities:
  • Strengthening security (45%)
  • Reducing IT costs (34%)
  • Improving internal processes (35%)
• Top Challenges:
  • Budget reductions or freezes (45%)
  • Talent and workforce issues (41%)
  • Data privacy & compliance (28%)

Quote from Nick Ockwell (CIO):
“Companies need to balance the urgency of new technology adoption with the realities of budget constraints and talent shortages. This report provides the roadmap to tackle these issues head-on.”

This article is posted at serviceexpress.com

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