The digital economy is forcing private and public enterprises to redevelop IT infrastructures into a decentralized model that creates and delivers value. This is an essential transformation initiative that provides immediate advantages, including:

• The removal of data gravity barriers
• The accommodation of distributed workflows
• The answer to achieving global coverage, capacity and connectivity
• The integration of virtual worlds with proximity to centers of data exchange

This design guide takes you through necessary steps in planning, identifying, mapping, and deploying an effective infrastructure model for the modern digital workplace. If you’re a business strategist, technology leader, IT architect, or member of a technology implementation team, this guide is for you.