Cisco Cisco MDS 9000 8-Port IP Storage Services Module Libro blanco
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There is belief that convergence could work. As a general rule, IT people are fairly cynical and resistant to
change, embracing pragmatic defense mechanisms that prevent untested approaches and unjustified
changes from entering the critical environment. However, 66% of respondents indicated that they think
that even separate teams could work together toward common objectives in support of convergence (see
Figure 4). Forrester sees this as a high number and as a good sign for the viability of convergence in the
face of organizational change.
changes from entering the critical environment. However, 66% of respondents indicated that they think
that even separate teams could work together toward common objectives in support of convergence (see
Figure 4). Forrester sees this as a high number and as a good sign for the viability of convergence in the
face of organizational change.
Yes,
74%
74%
No,
26%
“Is there a common reporting structure, i.e., single
manager/director with authority over both storage network
and LAN network management
?”
28%
41%
19%
13%
Manager
Director
VP
CIO/CTO
“What is the approximate title of the person with authority
over both storage network and LAN network
management
?”
Yes,
66%
No,
34%
“If you converged core networks, do you believe that your organization’s SAN and LAN teams
share similar priorities and skill sets and could cooperate effectively toward common goals
?”