Enterprise IT
Search CIO, Wednesday, September 20,2023
Enterprise-class IT (also known as enterprise-grade, or enterprise IT) is hardware, software and other IT services designed to meet the demands of a large organization. Enterprise-class IT is contrasted with consumer class or small and medium-sized business class.
There is no single standard for enterprise-class, but it usually emphasizes reliability, availability, serviceability, compatibility and security.
The IT needs of a large, enterprise-sized organization are quite different than the needs of a consumer or a small business. Small businesses often make purchasing decisions based primarily on cost and expediency, essentially how fast and how cheap they can get what they need. In large organizations, other factors are more important than the upfront cost of an item.