IDC PeerScape: Lessons Learned from Managing Converged Infrastructure with Cloud-Based Predictive Analytics

IDC PeerScape Figure

• Figure: IDC PeerScape: Converged Infrastructure — Practices to Benefit from Cloud-Based Predictive Analytics

Executive Summary

Peer Insights

• Practice 1: Predictive Modeling Enables Proper Capacity Planning

• Challenge

• Example

• Global Steel Manufacturer

• Guidance

• Practice 2: Pre-Validating Firmware Upgrades Addresses Known Bugs

• Challenge

• Example

• Production Lighting Company

• Guidance

• Practice 3: Expanding Storage Capacity to Meet Increased Client Demand

• Challenge

• Example

• European IT Service Provider

• Guidance

• Practice 4: Global Cloud Managed Service Provider Experiences Rapid Datacenter Expansion

• Challenge

• Example

• Guidance