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KEEPING UP WITH INDUSTRY CHANGES IS THE ONLY WAY TO MANAGE
CONNECTIVITY EXPENDITURE

By Vishal Barapatre, Chief Technology Officer at In2IT Technologies

The connectivity space has changed
drastically in the last decade mainly due
to the decreasing cost of connectivity
year on year. While the cost of bandwidth
continues to come down, the stability
and security of connectivity available
to businesses have increased. Thanks to
changes in technology from Leased Lines,
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
and Internet through to SD-WAN and
dedicated connectivity with broadband,
and now the evolution from 4G to 5G
- businesses no longer have to choose
between speed and capacity when it
comes to commercial connectivity. Soon
5G will be the new enterprise standard,
making it essential to pay attention to
this evolution and invest in connectivity
that is modern, relevant and capable, or
risk being left behind as other businesses
power on ahead, fuelled by connectivity
that matches their digital ambitions.
The new speed of business
As more businesses take to the cloud and
explore the opportunities in the Internet
of Things services and technologies,
there is a growing pressure to provide the
connectivity that can handle such varied,
intensive demands. One of the key trends
influencing the speed at which we can do
business is the move to the cloud. To get
there, organisations require robust, secure a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. For operational costs, gradually shifting IT models
connectivity in order to take advantage of example, we have seen organisations move toward consuming architecture, applications
modern cloud architecture that requires from MPLS to Internet-based connectivity, and business functionality as a service.
enhanced integration between apps in order effectively cutting costs by as much as 50%.
to execute their functions. Furthermore, businesses now have greater The cost of ensuring sustainability and
choice, and for global companies, it’s now relevance
Another factor reinforcing the need for possible for each branch location to choose While the biggest cost associated with
better connectivity a rapidly growing mobile a provider that offers the best services at connectivity today is the recurring annual
workforce - according to Strategy Analytics’ an affordable price and delivers on their cost of bandwidth along with operational
‘Global Mobile Workforce Forecast Update promises. spend, both expenditures are critical
2017-2023’, the world’s mobile workforce will to secure sustainability and relevance.
swell to 1.88 billion people and account for It’s a digital evolution not a revolution Ultimately, the best financial outcome is
43.3% of the workforce total in 2023. In order For employees that do their best work only possible when companies do their due
to accommodate this shifting workforce outside of the office, 4G and 5G now offer diligence and plan ahead when investing in
dynamics, enterprises will need to establish the best flexibility and choice for businesses, connectivity. Additionally, organisations need
secure, stable connectivity in order to evolve especially smaller organisations, as there to remember that speed of the connectivity
their technology consumption to become is the added benefit of choosing when alone is insufficient for sustainability, and
more open and agile. to use the service, effectively providing thus they should place just as much emphasis
connectivity on-demand. SD-WAN still has on security measures that will both protect
Investing in connectivity wisely an important role to play in reducing costs, and enable every connection that the
While there are many connectivity options improving security, enhancing agility and business requires.
that businesses can invest in today, cost help build a platform for future technology
still remains a major concern for most, innovation, because it is still one of the most Contacts
especially during an economic slump. effective ways to connect business network Vishal Barapatre
However, given that business today is near endpoints, like branch offices and data In2IT Technologies
impossible without Internet connectivity, centres, creating adaptive networks to suit Tel: 011 054 6900
it’s important to bear in mind that it’s not specific organisational needs while lowering Email: vishal@in2ittech.com
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