| The Internet has instigated a
revolutionary change in business communications. Data, voice and video
applications are swiftly migrating to this new medium. Web-savvy competitors are
challenging traditional business models. A new generation of intranets,
extranets, and ERP applications are presenting new opportunities - and new
threats.
This however does not displace the need
for other long standing data network applications. To succeed, KEI works with
companies who have a WAN.
Companies need to look at applications
and network technologies from three perspectives:
Architecturally, IS must bridge
the gap between the networking and application disciplines to create a cohesive,
high-performance computing environment.
Strategically, they must make
application and architecture decisions with a full understanding of competitive
requirements, technology options and the underlying network infrastructure.
Operationally, the technology
infrastructure must be designed for maximum stability and adaptability.
By building synergy across these three
areas, companies can make the leap from a reactive mode of technology management
to an opportunistic one. They can begin shaping technology to fit their new
business imperatives, instead of the opposite. As a result, corporations can
reap a far greater return on their technology investment than ever before.
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