Redefining OS Selection

Chapter 2. From Problems to Solutions

In Chapter 1, we identified several critical factors that drive OS selection: innovation acceleration, global uncertainty, economic pressures, security concerns, and the demands of AI. Recognizing these pressures is only the beginning, however. The challenge that faces IT leaders is how to respond to these pressures effectively—without creating new operational confusion or vulnerability. Successful organizations will recognize these issues and respond in a productive, competitive way. In this chapter, we will address each of these challenges and discuss how we can go from problems to solutions.

Accelerated Innovation Strategies

Innovation acceleration has become a driving force for IT leaders. This is not just from a need to keep up with the competition; thanks to concepts like first mover advantage, the organizations that can move fastest tend to capture the largest rewards. This has significant implications around OS selection strategies because the OS provides the base for the accelerated innovation an organization would like to capture. This kind of innovation will lead companies into uncharted waters, so it’s important to be cautious and make decisions based on identifiable needs and benefits. Innovation acceleration does not mean making changes on a whim. A modern OS needs to empower experimentation while still providing security, performance, and reliability.

Thoughtful Experimentation at Speed

The acceleration of technological innovation ...