Virtually every aspect of a business depends on the services provided by corporate datacenters to stay ahead of changing business conditions. While the tremendous resources and capabilities afforded by a large infrastructure prove invaluable, these systems are often inflexible, hampering agility as companies look to react to evolving world markets. Indeed, today's hyper-competitive environment is forcing businesses to find ways to adapt and innovate in order to survive and be profitable. Yet IT organizations are faced with service-level pressures that necessitate cost reductions and greater operational efficiency. The key to success is finding the right balance.

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