Why infrastructure modernisation is a
top priority
Due to the rapid pace of technological advancement and the growing demand for agile, scalable and secure systems, infrastructure modernisation has become a top priority for businesses across the globe.
Traditional IT infrastructure, which is often built on legacy systems, is struggling to keep up with our modern-day requirements. These systems lack the flexibility needed to adapt to emerging digital trends, and they are often costly to maintain and vulnerable to security risks.
Outdated networking and/or remote work infrastructure is one of the top challenges currently facing IT organisations.1
Infrastructure modernisation can help position businesses to leverage advanced technologies, like AI and machine learning, that demand high computational power and real-time processing capabilities, which older systems cannot support effectively. But deploying the right infrastructure needed to support AI at scale remains a challenge for many enterprises, given the complexity of achieving high performance and accuracy – all whilst managing costs and utilisation. While many believe that a graphics processing unit (GPU) is required, in most cases a central processing unit (CPU) with AI acceleration is enough.
Speed and efficiency have never been more important
With this advancement of technology, AI, and cloud and data-driven ecosystems, there is also an increasing need for better on-premise infrastructure. Servers need to have both hybrid cloud and virtualisation capabilities, as well as the ability to scale and operationalise quickly and efficiently.
In fact, many business-critical applications – database, VDI, data science and AI/ML workloads – all need increased processing and data storage capabilities. In addition to this, the ever-growing data and AI/ML workloads require processors with built-in acceleration, and servers with high-speed memory, network adapters, drives and interconnects to help reduce deployment complexities.
Cloud migration, hybrid work environments, increased data privacy regulations, and the need for better on-premise servers and storage, are now pushing organisations to rethink their strategies. By modernising infrastructure, companies can improve operational efficiency and performance, ensure scalability and flexibility, save on costs, boost security and enable faster innovation, making it easier to meet customer expectations.
Stay competitive in a tech-driven world
By leveraging VMware’s vSphere and Intel’s 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, businesses can enhance performance, save money and increase efficiency. Built-in AI accelerators will deliver a validated and benchmarked AI stack for data preparation, model training, fine-tuning and inferencing to accelerate scientific discovery and enrich business and consumer services.
90% Enterprise Apps will be Infused with AI by 2025.2
The integration of Intel’s advanced technologies with VMware’s innovative software enhances and simplifies the transition to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, optimising current operations as well as preparing businesses for future technology advancements, to drive real, sustainable growth. With VMware and Intel, businesses can unlock AI everywhere, enabling privacy and security for AI models; boosting AI performance; and deploying AI everywhere.
Modernising infrastructure is not just about upgrading technology; it’s about future-proofing businesses to remain adaptable, resilient and growth-oriented in an increasingly digital-first economy.
1: TechnologyAdvice: 2024 IT & Cybersecurity Buyer Insights Report
2: Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2019/11/22/top-artificial-intelligence-ai-predictions-for-2020-from-idc-and-forrester/#4fef9821315a
