Summary
The rapid technology changes in SMAC and the overall complexity involved in implementing an integrated SMAC solution can be challenging and demonstrating business value on investment can be difficult. A systematic approach to creating SMAC capability to create business value includes:
- Define business objectives, assess the as-is state and identify a set of initiatives and goals
- Define manageable projects to build capabilities with each of the SMAC domains and understand benefits it provides to the organizations
- Pursue an architecture-focused approach leveraging modern best practices and standards to integrate SMAC tack
- Build on early successes to generate momentum and demonstrate early value to the business
- Leverage technology partners to manage the risk of the evolving SMAC environment
This chapter covered the Q&As for emerging technologies which includes big data, clouds, AWS, analytics, social media, and enterprise mobility.
The next chapter will cover the Q&As for frameworks...
