how cloud is changing it roles

GET YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUDBARKLEY’S I.T. CONNECTIONS

I.T. IS A TEAM GAME.

To get up to speed on cloud computing, I’ve recruited Drew Lydecker, CDW Cloud Solution Architect.

I.T. IS A TEAM GAME.

Drew, how are cloud technologies changing the role of IT?

CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE I.T. TEAMS TO: SIMPLIFY ON-PREMISES SYSTEMS DREW LYDECKER

Cloud Solution Architect at CDW

DREW LYDECKER Cloud Solution Architect at CDW

CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE I.T. TEAMS TO: BETTER CONTROL PROCESSES FOR FELLOW EMPLOYEES

SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TEAMMATE, DREW.

THE CLOUD

THE NUMBERS AGREE, CHARLES.

of IT Professionals say cloud computing reduced the need for their teams to maintain infrastructure.1

60%

ALLOWS MORE TIME AND ENERGY TO FOCUS ON STRATEGY AND INNOVATION.

LESS TIMESPENT ON DAILY

MAINTENANCE

TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CLOUD LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE...

PASTIT managed and maintained tech infrastructure on premises.

Days were spent dealing with internal technology issues, putting out fires and trying to control IT costs.PA

ST

As tech moves to the cloud, non-IT employees are implementing their own technology.

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IT needs to position itself as a business partner.

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IT must prove how technology can:

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Affect business development

Unite disparate departments

Create competitive advantages

WELCOME TO THE

FUTURE.

25% of CIOs surveyed said,

“ IT is perceived as a game-changer – that can create and launch new products and open new markets.” 1

GAME-CHANGER HAS A NICE RING TO IT, DREW.

Charles, the cloud enables IT To take a more strategic role

in achieving broader success.

THE FUTURE IS NOW.EMBRACE THE CLOUD.

THE FUTURE IS NOW.EMBRACE THE CLOUD.

To learn more about how the cloud can help your business, as well as the various cloud types and delivery models you should be considering, read the CDW Cloud Reference Guide at CDW.io/embracecloud

i Manchester Business School: Cloud Computing Research; Q1 2013