How does this affect me?

In today’s fast-paced environment organisations are forced to continually evolve to stay ahead of the game. If you are developing a new service or internal system, it is very likely that you will need additional software. Traditionally this will mean the acquisition and provisioning of a new server. But what does this entail:

• Identifying the required specification and operating system
• Comparison of price and functionality
• Obtaining a quote
• Obtaining authorisation for the purchase
• Raising the Purchase Order
• Authorisation of the Purchase Order
• Wait for manufacture and delivery
• Set-up of the server
• Installation and testing of the software

With VMware, this lengthy process can be undertaken in less than 10 minutes. It enables you to choose a server to suit your requirements from a template you have created or to simply copy and paste an existing server.

The requirements for organisational agility were particularly evident in the VMware implementation we undertook for ESPC, where they are constantly looking to improve the services offered on their website. Take a look at our ESPC case study to see how you too could benefit from organisational flexibility.