The document outlines the importance of aligning unified wired/wireless cloud-managed networks with business benefits, emphasizing security, user experience, and financial outcomes. It advocates for presenting network investments in terms that resonate with business leaders, such as brand reputation and strategic IT resource management. The content suggests that companies can leverage their networks as strategic business assets for broader organizational support.

1. Building the business case for Unified Wired/Wireless Cloud-Managed Networks

2. Business Alignment
Everything you propose for your investment – no matter the audience – needs to be couched in the language of
business benefits.

3. Security
Beyond fines or the cost of rebuilding systems, security can damage a brand reputation or confidence among
customers and partners.

4. Quality of Experience
Instead of talking in terms of throughput, latency, and bandwidth, talk to business leaders about ensuring
optimum user experience any where, any time.

5. Economics
Improving financial outcomes is more than just trimming costs; it’s about adding to the bottom line.

6. Simplicity
Cloud management can free up IT resources to work more strategically and support initiatives across business
units.

7. Want to learn how to better use your network as a strategic business asset?
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