| | DECEMBER 20208EXPERTS TALKNew IT products may be shiny, but they can also be untested. If implementations are not managed properly, new technology can present both security and availability risks to your data centre.Today, the traditional data centre infrastructure has evolved and modernised beyond `bricks and mortar' to encompass integrated public clouds, virtualised servers and converged infrastructure systems. Given their strategic value, securing these assets is paramount to digital transformation. Not only do data centre operators require a transparent view of the risks they face, but also the level of risk each `threat' carries. However, due to the critical service data centres supply, operators must be very cognizant of introducing risk when adding anything new into the environment. Conversely, a blockade against adding new technology can also result in an elevated risk level and furthermore can stifle innovation and optimisation. With this in mind, how do data centres operators start to create a battle plan when not only their data centre is at risk, but the uptime and reliability of millions of businesses around the globe are too.The approach traditional data centres follow to mitigate risk and resolve points of failure is a step by step process, where each step must be subsequent on addressing the one before. The average number of touchpoints in addressing data centre issues is eight, so this process is both time consuming and rigorous. Consequently, the delay in identifying the source of the failure can result in business-critical downtime and reputational crisis. THE RISKS OF MODERNIZING YOUR DATA CENTREBy Paul Mercina, Director ­Product Management, Park Place TechnologiesPaul Mercina is renowned for his benevolent directorship and excellent expertise in product management, business development, remote services technology, IoT, and technical support center management. He has accomplished success in managing product life cycle end-to-end, as well as optimization of profitability and market share. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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