To keep pace with frequent and rapid technological changes, it is essential for organizations to build strong technology capabilities. As a technology-focused company, Microland proactively invests in emerging technologies and constantly updates the technology skills of its resources. Microland's Virtual Labs, known as Microland Virtual Labs, was started with the aim to bring about "skills-transformation" in the organization. The lab provides a platform for all Microlanders to augment existing skills and acquire new skills and technology competencies. The state-of-the-art lab is at par with production class data center standards and is a part of Microland's offshore delivery center.
Microland Virtual Labs is accessible 24x 7 to Microland's global workforce. Exclusive portals in the lab act as interfaces with users and facilitate provisioning of the labs - booking the labs for usage, checking availability and topology of the lab. The labs have a library of more than 30+ pre-defined configurations of over 15 different operating systems and over 100 software images to choose from. These pre-built labs help in efficient utilization of time on solution/testing areas.
ML2 is accessible 24X7 to Microland's global workforce. Exclusive portals in the lab act as interfaces with users and facilitate provisioning of the labs - booking the labs for usage, checking availability and topology of the lab. The labs have a library of more than 30+ pre-defined configurations of over 15 different operating systems and over 100 software images to choose from. These pre-built labs help in efficient utilization of time on solution/testing areas.
The lab consists of a variety of technology elements catering to different functional groups across the organization. Some of the key constituents of the lab are - Microsoft Windows Platform environment, Exchange Server, Sharepoint Portal, Solaris, HP UX, VMWare Virtual Infrastructure 3.0 Lab, Lab Manager, Citrix Presentation server, HP Open View, BMC Patrol, IBM P5 System AIX, Cisco Networking, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Security Platforms, and Nortel Contivity etc. To absorb newer and emerging technologies into ML2, the lab is supported by the Technology and Practices team. For new technology and product releases, the team facilitates knowledge transfer in the organization by building fresh pre-defined labs and undertaking trainings and knowledge transfer workshops.
Built on the sand castle concept, Microland Virtual Labs is completely virtualized and designed to provide high flexibility; the lab is also used for proof of concept and to simulate client environment for trouble shooting. The lab plays a pivotal role in delivering substantial value to Microland's clients. It is used for quick augmentation of client specific skills, speedier ramp-up of competence in a measured and structured manner and development of newer technology/service skills required to support business plans. Improving agility, responsiveness and readiness to deliver, this lab initiatives provides a distinct competitive advantage to Microland.
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