As has been stated in previous Expanding NonStop Opportunities articles, the main metrics for applications very important to the organization are –
99.99999 % (7 x 9s) or higher system availability
$1,000,000. / minute fee from supplier for non-compliance
Extending on previous articles on improving outcomes with NonStop by “Aligning Applications and Platforms”, NonStop is also relevant in conjunction with “Cloud” initiatives or in a “Platform” strategy – and important in Hybrid system environments.
Increasing business relevance and revenue on an ongoing basis is very challenging. For proof, look at the increasing number of companies dropping off the Fortune 500 list. And even for some established companies still on the list with shrinking valuations, it’s clear digital transformation to successfully address new opportunities and increasing business demands is difficult.