The CIO's Guide to the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Executive Snapshot

• Figure: Executive Snapshot: The CIO's Guide to the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Situation Overview

• Figure: Future of Digital Infrastructure Framework

• Cloud-Centric Technology — Okay So Far

• Figure: Worldwide Share of Infrastructure Hardware Spending for Cloud and Traditional Environments

• Software-Defined Everything

• Memory-Driven Infrastructure

• Heterogeneous Computing

• Cloud-Based Orchestration Platforms

• Hyper-Customization

• Ubiquitous Deployment

• Asset Usage Model (Dedicated and Shared)

• Consumption Model (Capex, Subscription, and as a Service)

• Location (Core, Network, and Edge)

• Autonomous Operations

• Cloud-Based Provisioning/Optimization/Control

• Cross-Cloud Data Management

• Self-Regulating Infrastructure

• AI-Enhanced Planning/Operations

• Capability Development and Skills Transfer

• Figure: Transitioning from Traditional to Digital Infrastructure

• The Importance of KPIs

• KPIs for Resource Optimization

• KPIs for Consistent Resiliency

• KPIs for Continuous Enhancement

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• Related Research

• Synopsis