Plan for Change: Open Standards Architects Are the Solution

All market segments are facing cost pressures along with the need to keep up with rapid technology changes and network capacity issues. In an effort to reduce costs, a focus on lifecycle maintenance and upgrade costs points to specifying the architecture and using standards-based solutions across multiple systems and applications. Utilizing a standards-based solution reduces up-front development costs and technical risks while providing the latest proven technologies in a cost-effective platform solution. This model allows for a pay-as-you-grow solution using the best-of-breed products within common architectures. Working with the open standards community provides solutions and a partner ecosystem that has future-proof product roadmaps that help hedge any risk in today’s constantly changing environment.