TCS+ | The need for speed: Braintree's Heath Huxtable on modern IT infrastructure

TCS+ | The need for speed: Braintree's Heath Huxtable on modern IT infrastructure<br /> <br /> The need to deploy servers and supporting software applications hasn’t changed, but the way these deployments are done has.<br /> The days when teams of highly skilled consultants and technicians entered a customer’s environment and made a slew of changes are over.<br /> It’s clear that enterprises are looking for ways to deploy their IT infrastructure remotely and quickly, which has resulted in a fast transition from on-premises to cloud (or a combination of the two), faster time to market and a more rapid return on investment.<br /> Heath Huxtable, executive head at Braintree (Vox, part of Vivica Holdings), says it is important to take all stakeholders, including end users, along for the journey, which leads to a more engaged and empowered client.<br /> Huxtable joined host James Erasmus on TechCentral’s TCS+ show to share his advice on alleviating the concerns many executives have about shifting to the cloud.<br /> Huxtable talks about many practical implications and cited numerous industries where the change from on-premises servers to the cloud can be deployed, not only remotely, but also with a very flexible and scalable architecture.<br /> This reduces “bill shock” and softens the impact of the overused and feared word “change”, he says.<br /> Speed has become the lifeblood of businesses worldwide and, as new technologies evolve, so does the need for more efficient and rapid deployment in the most cost-effective manner possible.<br /> Braintree assists companies in meeting their infrastructure needs quickly, without the slow and capital-intensive process of building company-owned infrastructure.<br /> The company’s rapid server deployment is not based on a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather looks at each customer’s requirements to ensure a solution that works for them. This, in turn, allays fears customers may have when embracing new technologies. <a href="https://www.techcentral.co.za/">TechCentral</a>