In turn, organizations are combining data storage, processing, and virtualization in one simple, easy-to-use, factory-assembled computing block called converged infrastructure. Add in a layer of automated IT configurations, and it becomes hyper-converged.
The UAE is aligned with a recent report by converged infrastructure company VCE that shows 80 percent of global business leaders want a scalable, flexible IT infrastructure for business growth and innovation, argues UAE-based IT consultancy Condo Protego.
“IT is the key business differentiator for UAE SMEs. Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure can deliver immediate benefits in saving time and money spent on IT. By not having to worry about their IT infrastructure, staff are freed up to focus on achieving mission-critical business goals,” said Andrew Calthorpe, CEO at Condo Protego.
“Building your own converged or hyper-converged infrastructure is like trying to build a car out of tens of thousands of parts – it can be time-consuming, expensive, and may not even work. Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure from a vendor is like a factory-assembled car that has been tested and is ready to drive,” added Calthorpe.
