A Vision for Networks in 2012

A Vision for Networks in 2012, originally uploaded by tgray04.

David Willis, Research VP, Gartner

A CIO's View

If you want to thrive in your company, put yourself in your boss's position.
- efficiency and cost management
- assets effectively managed - using wifi or rfid to manage fixed or mobile assets
- enhanced productivity
- no security issues
- high user satisfaction
- earn trust in the business

A User's View
- Control
- Convenience
- Security

Goal: no user training required

An Administrator's View
- Application Enhancement
- Automation
- Security
- Architecture

Goal: no new labor

Wireless Services on a Global Scale
- will require use of multiple carriers; do not expect to have one carrier for complete global services

By the end of the decade, RIM will be one of the top 10 contenders in the wireless market.

Driving Costs Down
- Strategic Planning
- Standardization
- Process and Governance
- Change Management

Look beyond IT costs to company benefit.