interrogated and ‘ streaming ’ data well supported by cloud that can be analysed on the go . “ Transforming IT infrastructure is a key foundational prerequisite for digital transformation . The legacy technology is not geared up to help me solve that equation . Now I am at the start of the journey . Many of our vendors are already in the cloud so they can add real value through their services . We are connecting our infrastructure to the cloud in a way that allows us to work seamlessly with our on-premise platforms and by the end of this year we will be all hooked up .” There are restrictions to consider . Some states in Australia legislate that data should be resident and processed within the state .
Clearly it will take time and phased investment to realise Thierry Mallet ’ s ‘ mobility of tomorrow ’ across the multi-modal and geographically dispersed networks of Australia and New Zealand , Orlowski concludes . But he is in no doubt that his team has a central responsibility to deliver that vision .
As a footnote , it ’ s interesting to note Orlowski ’ s reaction to the coronavirus outbreak just beginning to affect life in Sydney . Yes , it will disrupt things , but it will break many old patterns . “ Working from home , having to use collaboration technology and finding smart ways to overcome the restrictions and challenges will be the new order , but after the crisis has passed , you wouldn ’ t simply revert to the status quo ante bellum . Ideally the crisis will stimulate new efficiencies and accelerate innovation in every sector .”
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