Infrastructure Agility Primer for 2017


Published: 12 January 2017 ID: G00323039

Analyst(s): | |

New to Gartner?

Register with us for FREE access to this research document.

REGISTER NOW

Summary

The needs of digital business will force I&O leaders to rethink infrastructure strategies for next-generation workloads. I&O leaders must collaborate with application and business teams to build the infrastructure, processes, skills and culture that strengthen the foundations of digital business.

Table of Contents

  • Scope
  • Analysis
    • Top Challenges and How Gartner Can Help
      • What are the traits of successful I&O leaders in the era of digital business?
      • How can I&O leaders find talent to nurture a Mode 2 culture within I&O organization?
      • What platforms and architectures should I&O leaders choose for Mode 2 style of IT?
      • Which vendors will be strategic partners for Mode 2 workloads, and what will be the fate of traditional IT megavendors in the era of bimodal IT?
      • What best practices lead to success in the Mode 2 style of IT?
  • Related Priorities
    • Suggested First Steps
    • Essential Reading
    • Tools and Toolkits
© 2017 Gartner, Inc. and/or its Affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction and distribution of this publication in any form without prior written permission is forbidden. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Gartner disclaims all warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of such information. Although Gartners research may discuss legal issues related to the information technology business, Gartner does not provide legal advice or services and its research should not be construed or used as such. Gartner shall have no liability for errors, omissions or inadequacies in the information contained herein or for interpretations thereof. The opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice.

Why Gartner

Gartner delivers the technology-related insight you need to make the right decisions, every day.

Find out more