IT INFRASTRUCTURE
For those who possess Internet technology training and problem solving skills, a job as an IT infrastructure consultant may be a good fit. These consultants work with companies in setting up and maintaining their computer systems. If computers interest you, continue reading to discover if a career as an IT Infrastructure Consultant is an option. The major business challenges faced by an organization are subsided when IT infrastructure management plays a pivotal role in shaping the future, by providing improved processes, policies which are adhered to the standards, collecting efficient data, managing the networks, IT assets and the IT staff.
IT infrastructure consists of all components that somehow play a role in overall IT and IT-enabled operations. It can be used for internal business operations or developing customer IT or business solutions. Typically, a standard IT infrastructure consists of the following components:
Hardware: Servers, computers, data centers, switches, hubs and routers, and other equipment
Software: Enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), productivity applications and more
Network: Network enablement, internet connectivity, firewall and security
Meatware: Human users, such as network administrators (NA), developers, designers and end users with access to any IT appliance or service are also part of an IT infrastructure, specifically with the advent of user-centric IT service development.
IT Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) offers a suite of reliable, responsive, flexible and proven infrastructure services and solutions that deliver differentiated value to our customer’s business.
IT Infrastructure Managers are primarily responsible for overseeing both the technical and managerial aspects of their organization’s IT department. Their job is to plan, direct and design their company’s IT infrastructure while simultaneously managing the IT team responsible for maintaining that infrastructure.