How do managers rate Windows server interoperability?
Businesses are adopting web services such as interoperability as a means of cutting costs. A key component of this strategy is to prioritise what product characteristics are most important for achieving their goals.
A report by Jupiter research and sponsored by Microsoft, asked these key questions concerning Windows servers:
What are the top priorities for IT decision makers when deploying in-house applications?
When choosing a development platform for in-house applications, 65% of IT decision makers said interoperability with existing applications was their top priority, ranking higher than security (48%) or support for industry standards (44 percent). Similarly, technology managers’ top three frustrations relate to interoperability were: Getting multiple applications to work together (45%); getting databases integrated with one another (38%); and achieving security, firewall, and antivirus protection for disparate environments (33%).
Why does Window server receive top marks for interoperability?
Jupiter Research believes Microsoft must be careful to keep from co-opting web services standards as the company seeks to build momentum for the Longhorn wave of products. While Microsoft’s bet on web services and increased interoperability is paying off, the company may be tempted to use non-interoperable hooks to ensure businesses quickly transition to Longhorn products. Already, Jupiter Research believes many businesses should boost 2006-2008 IT budgets by 40% because of the potentially large number of upgrades necessary after Longhorn ships.
Conclusion
Among 800 IT decision makers, 72% gave the Microsoft Windows server platform top interoperability marks, with 55% pointing to websServices standards as a key assisting factor. Plus, using the .NET Framework speeds development of interoperable applications. Furthermore, efforts at vertical integration between desktop and Windows server platforms reduce integration problems.
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