“The ongoing digital transformation requires a closer look at the underlying IT architecture. This transformation will utilize integrated systems, flash storage, and software defined solutions to help enable automation functions in greater depth. Specifically and ultimately, software defined technologies have the potential to help make today’s businesses more nimble by injecting utmost flexibility, agility, and operational efficiency onto their IT infrastructure,” said Simon Piff, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC Asia/Pacific.

Mr. Piff added that before IT departments decide on taking the first step towards digital transformation, CIOs need to plan ahead and ensure that their data center architecture incorporates the core elements of cloud, “software defined”, integrated infrastructure, and security.

“A combination of these elements will determine an organization’s ability to drive transformation for a mobile intensive, data driven, and competitive business environment. As technology evolves, successful CIOs will be those that have factored in technology evolution into their transformation journey,” he said.