Resilience in the era of enterprise cloud computing

Design considerations for forward-thinking organisations

Published November 2015

The veritable explosion of cloud-based IT and business solutions combined with rising demand for mobility and social connection has brought with it a world of new resiliency and continuity challenges. Today IT is expected to deliver “always-on, always-available” service and assure the continuous accessibility of systems and data for an increasingly demanding user community. Resiliency strategies must address the evolving nature of IT, specifically the impact of three disruptive technologies: cloud computing, big data and systems of engagement. Read the IBM white paper to learn the resiliency challenges facing organisations and recommended techniques for building resilience in the era of enterprise cloud computing.