Application Delivery: Creating a Flexible, Service-centric Network Architecture:

Application Delivery: Creating a Flexible, Service-centric Network Architecture

Published Date: September 2007

Published By: Butler Group

Page Count: 212

Order Code: R663-21

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The effect of changing social patterns on business models cannot be ignored, with more and more of the workforce now based away from head office. A growing proportion of the workforce is also becoming more mobile, meaning that organisations must cater for them in corporate and IT strategies. The expectation is that it will be possible to work remotely, roam freely, and be able to use any type of device. However, there is an increased business risk to this freedom, with the main issues being the security of information outside the confines of the office and the ability to effectively manage the wider environment.

Today, IT departments employ a variety of point-solutions and technologies in order to accommodate flexible working practices. With the trend for employee decentralisation and information dissemination showing no sign of abating, now is the time for IT departments to adopt a holistic approach to application delivery and IT infrastructure access. The IT manager must be able to provide services that are appropriate to the many different roles and scenarios found in the organisation today.

KEY FINDINGS

The expectation of employees now is that they will be able to work from any location and use any type of device.
The penetration of mobility technologies will grow at a steady rate over the next two years.
Organisations must start to create an application delivery architecture utilising a single IP infrastructure and virtualisation, along with a services-based approach.
The performance of remote services and optimisation of application delivery are key issues for IT managers.
The key benefit of deploying enterprise mobility solutions is to enable business process improvements.
Organisations must start to measure actual user experience.
Security is a key concern, although it should not be a barrier to the adoption of more flexible working practices.
Unless effective device and connection management are put in place, ownership costs will quickly spiral out of control.
Wired and wireless networking technology must be treated as a single entity.

This Report reveals:

The main considerations and issues with remote working.
How deploying mobile solutions can improve business processes.
The importance of application performance at the edge of the network.
Why organisations must begin to formulate an Application Delivery architecture.
How to secure the extended environment without impacting usability.
The challenges of managing different types of endpoints.
Why organisations will benefit from the provision of a single, IP-based infrastructure.
The early adopters gaining significant benefits from innovative Application Delivery solutions.
How utilising managed services can help bridge the knowledge gap.