Intelligent Data Centres Issue 10 | Page 70

THE EDGE ensure employees can draw on data insights and use new technologies as they are deployed, with nine out of 10 businesses viewing upskilling employees’ digital skills as vital to their digital success. 3. Culture: Creating a culture that is adaptable and receptive to new technologies so that people can evolve with the organisation is essential, with more than two-thirds of respondents believing that company culture needs to become more open and accepting to digital technologies. 4. Confidence: Organisations must create a sense of confidence in the business’ digital capabilities, built on a 70 Issue 10 strong data foundation. Presently, only a quarter of respondents report total confidence in their capability to meet their digital challenges. What is clear from the 2019 Veeam Cloud Data Management Report, as well as the entry of the major global public cloud service providers in the region, is that the time for action is now. This starts with a strong digital foundation, which ensures that data is backed up and always available. With this in place, organisations can confidently deploy new digital initiatives, leveraging the business value and competitive advantage for today and into the future, and harness the potential of Cloud Data Management. ◊ ORGANISATIONS ARE ON A JOURNEY TO BECOME A MORE INTELLIGENT BUSINESS, MEANING THEY ARE LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS CLOUD DATA. www.intelligentdatacentres.com