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Techies prefer to reform infrastructure in downturn..!!
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Techies prefer to reform infrastructure in downturn..!!
The recession gaining ground, majority of technology executives in Asia Pacific (APAC) expect to exit the economic downturn by restructuring the infrastructures to make it cost-effective, optimized and efficient. As per a study, many of them are also speculating to move away from mainframes due to the high cost associated with mainframe maintenance and licensing.
Executives from across the APAC region indicate that they are either planning or considering the projects like server and storage consolidation, with 62 percent of techies opting for it. The other projects include virtualization, automation and application modernization. The study conducted by software giant Hewlett Packard finds that 48 percent of APAC respondents view the current economic climate as an opportunity to streamline their technology environments.
Organizations indicate they plan to pay for these projects using a combination of strategies, primarily cash on hand (62 percent) followed by financing (23 percent). Apart from restructuring the infrastructure, 52 percent of techies are also speculating on outsourcing as an attractive solution. The decision to outsource is influenced by how cost-effective it will be, the quality of service and solutions, the increased flexibility and the manageability and efficiency it offers.
The survey was conducted by PSB Research which was commissioned by HP. The survey was included 490 business and technology executives like CEOs, Chairmen, Presidents or Chief Financial Officers, and Vice Presidents and Directors of Finance.
Executives from across the APAC region indicate that they are either planning or considering the projects like server and storage consolidation, with 62 percent of techies opting for it. The other projects include virtualization, automation and application modernization. The study conducted by software giant Hewlett Packard finds that 48 percent of APAC respondents view the current economic climate as an opportunity to streamline their technology environments.
Organizations indicate they plan to pay for these projects using a combination of strategies, primarily cash on hand (62 percent) followed by financing (23 percent). Apart from restructuring the infrastructure, 52 percent of techies are also speculating on outsourcing as an attractive solution. The decision to outsource is influenced by how cost-effective it will be, the quality of service and solutions, the increased flexibility and the manageability and efficiency it offers.
The survey was conducted by PSB Research which was commissioned by HP. The survey was included 490 business and technology executives like CEOs, Chairmen, Presidents or Chief Financial Officers, and Vice Presidents and Directors of Finance.
