Importance of Standardization in CSC's Cloud Solutions

In some ways we have come to think of a solution based on standards as a minimally acceptable product. Some may say standards-based solutions are too generic or too inflexible to meet specific requirements.

That isn't the case in cloud services. Standards make it easy to adapt our core solution to the unique enterprise requirements of each client. It also allows us to use consistent tools and processes for building out and enhancing that standard environment. Standardization improves the opportunity to maintain profitability in client engagements. Adhering to standards doesn't limit our market, it expands it. That's why CSC Cloud is based on all things standard.

First there is a standard architecture. Having a repeatable and predictable infrastructure enables CSC to bring customers into our cloud environment in the shortest possible time. Customers receive a consistent onboarding experience and a fast ramp-up.

This standard architecture means that customers experience consistent service in every geography. It also allows them to extend a consistent menu of cloud services to their end users - e-mail, desktop, ERP and more‚ which is a primary mission for any cloud service. It also means portability among all the cloud vectors and a virtualized infrastructure that helps customers realize the data security and cost savings they expect with these types of services.

Second, a standard approach simplifies the business case for customers. It allows us to offer a standard rate card. This means global companies can rationalize the cost of the CSC Cloud anywhere they do business. And, this standard environment makes it easy to franchise the CSC Cloud in other verticals or sectors like federal, state and local governments.

Our standards-based approach to cloud architecture and services pays dividends for everyone. CSC performs work faster and exceeds customer expectations for the services they receive from us. And in turn, faster implementation, lower costs, and consistent delivery means satisfied customers and improved profits for CSC.