A recent report by award winning benchmarking, sourcing and
transformation advisory firm, Alsbridge, Inc. - Best Practices for Next Generation Converged
Networks: Part 1 & 2- shares guidelines that will enable network
managers to enhance their network operations, make better/more disciplined
decisions and provide superior service to their enterprise-wide customers.
The first steps network managers must take in providing high-quality
service to users of their enterprises' multi-million dollar IP networks are
utilizing tools to gain visibility into performance issues, and leveraging the
right data to isolate problems before they directly affect internal and
external customers. This two-part report by Alsbridge
spells out actionable, operational steps for today’s network management teams to
achieve top-tier performance, including:
“Even the best-architected networks can suffer from mild to major
execution issues,” said Alsbridge CEO, Chip Wagner. “But, just as a mechanic
cannot evaluate what is going on under a car's hood without opening it, network
managers can't manage, measure or improve what they can't see.”
Finding and preventing operational and application issues in proactive
manner is a key ingredient in sustaining a healthy network and end user
experience. To make inroads on preventative IP network management, Alsbridge
recommends prioritizing the implementation of processes, education, and
tooling.
“Network managers face a major uphill battle in provisioning expected
flawless performance to all end users in their enterprise. But with the right
visibility tools and data, they will be well armed to address the challenges
they face every day,” Wagner explained.
For further details on how network managers can achieve the holy grail of
top-tier performance, download the full report from Alsbridge here:
• Best Management Practices for Next Generation Converged Networks: Part 1
• Best Management Practices for Next Generation Converged Networks: Part 2
About
Alsbridge Inc.
Alsbridge is a global consulting firm that provides data-driven sourcing
advisory and benchmarking services for IT, Finance and Sourcing
executives. We’ve helped
hundreds of companies reduce costs and get more value from their vendors. Our experienced consultants leverage
proprietary tools and information databases to identify and engage the optimal
vendors for your situation, negotiate best practice terms at fair market
prices, and improve the way you work with your vendors. Alsbridge clients utilize the most cost
effective and value added sources globally for IT infrastructure services,
hardware and maintenance, network services, software and maintenance,
application support and development, business processes and cloud services.
Alsbridge was ranked the #1 outsourcing advisor in the world by the
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) based on the
value delivered to clients. This
commitment to delivering value to our clients has made Alsbridge a
distinguished member of the 2010 Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held
companies in America.
