Revisiting Client/Server Computing

Open Access

Abstract

The role of the Information Technology department is changing as it continues to mature and adapt to changes in technology, much of that change dealing with its interaction with corporate end-users. IT departments must continue to move in a more user friendly direction or they are going to encounter serious political problems with top management. The increased interest in cloud computing, green computing, and in outsourcing are further indicators of the problems that IT departments are currently facing. Information Technology departments must approach client/server with a clear view of the lasting business benefits that it can bring rather than opposing or resisting the migration