{"id":652736,"date":"2013-04-16T10:30:58","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T14:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.datacenterknowledge.com\/?p=95071"},"modified":"2013-04-16T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2013-04-16T14:30:58","slug":"the-importance-of-networking-in-data-center-tco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/652736","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Networking in Data Center TCO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s modern infrastructure is built around data-on-demand and a constantly connected end-user. More organizations are utilizing elements of cloud computing and are striving to be more agile. One challenge facing many organizations is that they are inhibited by their legacy network infrastructures, which are often proprietary. Their networks are no longer able to meet current business demands, let alone support business growth or new technological innovations. It\u2019s important to find that right medium of technology where your organization can increase network capabilities and performance without increasing costs.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Modernize your network and advance your midsize or large business\" href=\"http:\/\/ads.madisonlogic.com\/clk?pub=81&amp;pgr=68&amp;src=4712&amp;ctg=1&amp;tstamp=20130306T143538&amp;ast=25458&amp;cmp=7807&amp;crv=0&amp;frm=293&amp;yld=0\" >This white paper <\/a>from HP\u00a0takes a look at next generation technologies and how they\u2019re able to improve a data center infrastructure. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on using intelligent systems which can also meet the needs of today\u2019s business demands. With a modern network environment, organizations are able to gain competitive advantages with network infrastructures that are open and based on industry standards.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Modernize your network and advance your midsize or large business\" href=\"http:\/\/ads.madisonlogic.com\/clk?pub=81&amp;pgr=68&amp;src=4712&amp;ctg=1&amp;tstamp=20130306T143538&amp;ast=25458&amp;cmp=7807&amp;crv=0&amp;frm=293&amp;yld=0\" >Download this white paper<\/a> to learn how a modern network infrastructure can help both your data center and reduce your TCO. These benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Modern network infrastructures use open and industry-standard components, eradicating costly vendor lock-in.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Modern networking technologies are automated and intelligent, so your IT staff can dedicate more time to supporting business growth.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Network management is centralized, simplified, and streamlined through a single-pane-of-glass management platform, removing the need to maintain multiple management platforms.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Branch office network management is simplified and doesn\u2019t require dedicated IT staff at remote locations.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not only can a modern network infrastructure improve scalability, security and management \u2013 it can also increase the capabilities of the entire organization. The key idea here is to utilize smart \u2013 open &#8211; technologies to facilitate network migration and mitigate the risk and cost of change when the network needs to adapt to new business needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.datacenterknowledge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/hpflexarch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-95072\" alt=\"hpflexarch\" src=\"http:\/\/www.datacenterknowledge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/hpflexarch-300x146.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Image source: HP FlexNetwork Architecture]<\/p>\n<p>With an ever-growing emphasis on cloud computing and IT consumerization, more organizations will have to ensure that they are able to meet these new demands. <a title=\"Modernize your network and advance your midsize or large business\" href=\"http:\/\/ads.madisonlogic.com\/clk?pub=81&amp;pgr=68&amp;src=4712&amp;ctg=1&amp;tstamp=20130306T143538&amp;ast=25458&amp;cmp=7807&amp;crv=0&amp;frm=293&amp;yld=0\" >This white paper<\/a> outlines how the FlexNetwork architecture allows enterprises to meet contemporary business challenges like those previously mentioned using open, industry-standard protocol implementations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s modern infrastructure is built around data-on-demand and a constantly connected end-user. More organizations are utilizing elements of cloud computing and are striving to be more agile. One challenge facing many organizations is that they are inhibited by their legacy network infrastructures, which are often proprietary. 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