Break the network innovation gridlock

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1 Break the network innovation gridlock HP Network Transformation Consulting Services

2 Build next-generation networking You ve seen the demand for applications and services grow instantly. Your network is the pervasive enabler to connect your users with these new applications and services. To cope with the growing demand for network services, you are looking for ways to do more, but you re weighed down by a legacy network that is fragmented, rigid, complex, expensive, and technology-centric. 2

3 Figure 1 Connecting the enterprise Seamless secure delivery of rich information, communication, and collaboration anywhere People Devices Apps Information Cost and complexity IT capabilities Industry trend Research indicates that 70 percent of technology budgets are absorbed in operations and maintenance, leaving only 30 percent for strategic and innovation projects that can transform the business. 1 We understand that the network is critical to your business and that any disruption can be costly. However, maintaining the status quo can widen the gap between what business users demand and what IT delivers. In addition, to deliver on the benefits of IT mega trends such as cloud and software-defined networking (SDN), IPv6, mobility, and unified communications requires a simplified, secure, optimized, and available network. With HP Network Transformation Consulting Services, you can break the network innovation gridlock without risking your network integrity. We can help you realize the full potential of your network by defining your network vision, building your business case, and developing the required architectural blueprints. Figure 2 How can we expand IT capabilities while containing costs and complexity? A modular transformation process As part of HP Network Transformation Services, we offer a series of three distinct services that help build your common network vision, create your roadmap based on business benefits, and deliver a best practices-based architectural blueprint. The services use proven methodologies and approaches to enable your unique transformation journey. You can choose any or all of our three modular services, depending on: The clarity of your networking strategic vision Your IT alignment with the business strategy Your understanding of the required steps and related benefits regarding your transformational roadmap Your organization s culture readiness and technology architecture 1 Research by Coleman Parker,

4 Figure 3 Network Visioning Workshop Network Transformation Experience Workshop If you need help aligning your business needs with technology initiatives, you can start with our Network Transformation Experience Workshop, which enables you to define a network vision, understand the required transformational steps, and bring key business and IT decision makers to a common level of understanding. During the one-day workshop, we discuss topics that span: The impact of new technological game changers, such as cloud software defined networks, convergence, device sprawl, bring your own device (BYOD), as well as business game changers, such as IT consumerization, social networking, mobility, and new business models Your unique transformation vision and roadmap, the bold steps that characterize it, and the quick wins that can help create positive momentum for your transformation initiative The implications to your technology architecture, people, and processes This slide-free, interactive workshop goes beyond creating fundamental network understanding. It helps mobilize stakeholders for fast decision making, evaluate network opportunities and risks, share network best practices, identify strategic network-related transformational initiatives, and determine the next steps. Figure 4 A modular three-step transformation process is part of HP Network Transformation Consulting Services Step 1 Network Transformation Experience Aligns IT and business managers around a common vision for network services Step 2 Network Business Benefits Roadmap Service Builds a network transformation roadmap, based on identified business benefits and a common network vision Step 3 Network Strategic Architecture Service Delivers network blueprints to achieve the vision, using a unique HP reference architecture 4

5 HP Network Transformation Consulting Services: CEO and CIO benefits CEO The services help develop and smoothly implement a future-proof network architecture that supports dynamic business growth. CIO The services help define the network vision and architecture to enable the business. This is needed to replace expensive-to-maintain and rigid legacy network systems with resilient, secure, and energy-efficient technologies. We use intellectual property and best practices that are based on other transformational projects. Network Business Benefits Roadmap Service If you need help prioritizing network projects, you can opt for our Network Business Benefits Roadmap Service. After identifying the specific business benefits that a network transformation can enable, the service creates a phased transformation roadmap aligned to your business priorities. This service, which occurs over two to four weeks, can help you: Create awareness about the value of network capabilities and opportunities to business stakeholders Link networking projects to specific business opportunities Evaluate business benefits and translate them into a broader transformation picture After enabling business stakeholders to see the value of the network transformation, we help identify the business drivers that can be impacted by the initiative. Next, we break down the initiative into isolated networking projects and help you understand how they come together to bring about the implementation of your organization s vision. Network Strategic Architecture Service If you re looking to build a simpler, standards-based network architecture, then our Network Strategic Architecture Service may fit your needs. This service draws on HP Reference Architectures for Converged Network Infrastructure and Open Standards Networking, and serves as a logical next step from the Network Business Benefits Roadmap Service. When you re ready to start a detailed design, this service can provide a flexible, scalable, automated, inexpensive, and performing network architectural blueprint that supports your defined vision. The blueprint takes into account your specific business strategy, enabling technologies, applications, organization, and network service requirements. It also reduces redundancies by streamlining processes and identifying overlaps within functional components. 5

6 Figure 5 The power of convergence Storage HP Converged Infrastructure Servers Power and cooling Network Management software Team up with an expert not just in networking Sample outcomes you can expect from HP Network Transformation Consulting Services Seamless and secure access to applications anywhere, anytime, from any device Scalable and faster provisioning of network services across the enterprise with higher return on investments Better network performance at a lower total cost of ownership For an initiative as critical as network transformation, which can have an impact on a variety of business and IT domains, it pays to work with a global provider with expertise in delivering technology-enabled business outcomes. With HP Network Transformation Consulting Services, you can take advantage of the same proven transformation methodology used to deliver projects spanning data center transformation, server/storage/client virtualization, unified communications and collaboration, and cloud computing. We are backed by: 8,000+ certified project management professionals who enable adherence to stringent project quality and timelines 12,000+ IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)-certified professionals and 1,600+ service improvement practices that enable integration of technology with required processes Technologies that can dramatically reduce network-related energy consumption in data centers and branch offices Valuable expertise gained from our major internal network transformation project, in which we consolidated 85 data centers to six and reduced networking costs by 50 percent HP Network Transformation Consulting Services enable secure access, nimbler provisioning of network services across the enterprise, and more efficient network performance. 6

7 Figure 6 Creating the right relationship between business needs and your IT solution Visioning and assessment Solution architecture concept methodology Solution architecture blueprint methodology Concept deliverables Blueprint deliverables Delivery management Business need IT solution In addition to our Network Transformation Consulting Services, you can choose from a complete lifecycle of services standard and customized to turn your network vision into a reality. We partner with you every step of the way, providing a single point of accountability for all your network requirements across the globe. Global citizenship at HP At HP, global citizenship is our commitment to hold ourselves to high standards of integrity, contribution, and accountability in balancing our business goals with our impact on society and the planet. To learn more, visit hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship, and for information about the HP Eco Solutions program, go to hp.com/ecosolutions. Act now to clear network bottlenecks that sap workforce productivity. Visit hp.com/go/networks. 7

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