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43 Stage 2: Network virtualization and software-defined storage Once the hardware environment is simplified, software and networking are next. Streamline here for additional savings. ✓ Required capabilities: Run-book automation to sup- port data center migrations, software-defined storage, and network virtualization ✓ Business outcomes: Extend CapEx and OpEx reduc- tions across the entire data center infrastructure to maximize the return on your investments Stage 3: Hybrid cloud Big efficiencies can be gained by selectively deploying mul- tiple aspects of a business in the cloud. ✓ Required capabilities: Ability to extend compute, stor- age, network, backup and disaster recovery resources to any cloud platform. ✓ Business outcomes: Expand capacity and service when you need them most without having to invest in new infrastructure. IT Outcome: Streamlined and Automated Data Center Operations Service-level agreements need to be met. To get there, data centers either over-provision the network so they're ready for peak flows, or under-provision the network and risk slug- gish application performance, capacity shortfalls and lack of availability when it's needed most. The end result is a busi- ness disruption that's unplanned, unwelcome – and unnecessary.