Future of Digital Infrastructure: Ever Faster Delivery of Reliable Digital Services and Experiences

Executive Snapshot

• Figure: Executive Snapshot: Future of Digital Infrastructure Framework — Rapidly Adopt New Technologies for Competitive Advantage

Situation Overview

• Digital Infrastructure Defined

• Challenges When Moving from Infrastructure to Digital Infrastructure

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

• Figure: Ecosystem Transformation: Transition from Cold-Blooded to Warm-Blooded Animals

• Figure: Transition from Traditional to Digital Infrastructure: Ensure Ever Faster Delivery of Reliable Digital Services and Experiences

• The Three Facets of Digital Infrastructure

• Cloud-Centric Technology

• 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

• Skills Transitions

Advice for the Technology Buyer

• Establish a Digital Strategy for Infrastructure: Expanding KPIs

• KPIs for Resource Optimization

• KPIs for Consistent Resiliency

• KPIs for Continuous Enhancement

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