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TAKING THE RIGHT STEPSFOR HYBRID IT DEVELOPMENT

% of respondents, n=168 � Source: Aberdeen, February 2018

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20%

24%

24%

28%

36%

0% 15% 30% 45%

Infrastructure doesn't support growth

Lack the right tools

Application complexity

Improper application design

Infrastructure is too complex

Ø New technologies and processes are adding complexity for IT, while limits in tools and infrastructure add new problems.

Application Challenges When Implementing Hybrid IT

Ø Hybrid IT refers to an IT infrastructure that includes multiple scenarios — i.e., virtualized servers, non-virtualized hardware, public cloud, private cloud, and hosted services from multiple vendors — all to support an organization’s workloads and portfolio of applications.

Defining Hybrid IT

% of respondents, n=168 � Source: Aberdeen, February 2018

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22%

22%

27%

30%

43%

0% 15% 30% 45%

Optimize real-time performance for applications

Implement an agile DevOps strategy

Redesign applications and services

Centralized management of applications

Increase IT resources for application development and performance

Ø Leading businesses dedicate resources to the improvement and management of hybrid IT applications and services.

Hybrid IT Leaders Focus on Boosting Application Practices

Hybrid IT Development Requires Good Integration Between Systems

Ø To overcome the challenges of complexity, poor tools, and aging infrastructures, leading businesses are boosting resources, rethinking development, and embracing innovation built for hybrid IT.

Hybrid IT Leaders Improve Application Performance and Reliability

n=164 � Source: Aberdeen, February 2018

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Ø By implementing leading application management and performance optimization practices, leaders see greater application reliability, and are able to resolve issues faster than competitors.

Leaders All others

45%

71%

84%

30%

54% 58%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Reduced application downtime Increased application availability Improved MTTR for applications issues

Hybrid IT Leaders Focus on Boosting Application Practices

Your developers never stop working to improve their applications, but leading businesses make sure that their focus grows with demand.

Having the coolest new capabilities and interfaces is nice, but if the applications are always down, users won’t get to enjoy these features. Leaders focus on boosting availability and increasing user satisfaction.

Businesses embracing hybrid IT don’t just stop there. These leaders are also much more likely to take advantage of cutting-edge tech such as IoT, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. With the right development practices in place, these businesses are ready for today and tomorrow.

Do Not ShortchangeHybrid IT Development

Great Hybrid IT Applications are Innovative and Reliable

Embrace All Transformative Technologies

Conclusions / Recommendations

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