An array of IT infrastructure technologies exists to help either aid in creating new value or justify spending costs. IT infrastructure refers to an enterprise’s entire collection of hardware, software, networks, data centers, facilities, and related equipment that is used to develop, test, operate, manage, or support information technology services.
Let’s take a look at the five infrastructure trends to help companies determine where it’s best to invest their money.
Identity and access management:
While the idea of network access control (NAC) has been popular for quite some time, the issue was that NAC tools were difficult to implement and failed to cover 100 percent of users. However, convergence of security tools and mobile device management is to the point where all wired, wireless, and remote users can be identified and permitted to access network resources. Collectively, these technologies are referred to as Identity and Access Management (IAM) and are expected to see significant growth over the next several years.
802.11ac Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi has become the preferred end device connection method for many companies and has gotten so popular that it’s beginning to slow down company Wi-Fi arrangements that are a few years outdated. With the latest 802.11ac, access points offer more bandwidth to the increased number of users connecting than earlier standards could for. In 2016, it’s expected to achieve a positive return on investment (ROI).
Hyperconvergence:
Towards the first half of 2015, we began to notice a significant hyperconvergence trend with enterprise IT. The interest in converging virtualized servers, storage, and networking using software is likely to make an impact in 2016 as well. These technologies can notably simplify data center provisioning and maintenance tasks, ultimately reducing long-term costs.
Collaboration:
Both tech venders and users understand the benefits of collaboration products such as Voice, HD video, chat, and document sharing via conference room, cubicle, or smart device. Enterprise collaboration can cut costs for projects if properly executed to end users.
Nex-gen firewalls (NGFWs):
NGFW are predicted to grow in the upcoming years. The interaction between standard firewall rules, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) signatures, deep packet inspection, and global threat intelligence creates a much more secure network edge compared to traditional security designs. The ability to quickly detect and implement automated security responses is expected to be a priority in 2016.
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Source: Rittal and InformationWeek
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