Towards virtualization: A competitive business continuity

Abstract

The ultimate goal of all businesses no matter in which sectors they operate is to maintain their profitability and
growth. There is a relationship among the capital, investment, and the personnel in order to achieve objectives for the
performance of the organizational systems and it must be maintained without any deterioration. Companies have a
chance to compete with other firms in the national and international arena through this relationship, and of course
within the limits specified by their capitals. The level of success targeted with the suitable investments, qualified
personnel and the capabilities of today’s technology is possible for today, at least with a fixed capital for a certain
period of time in this relationship. Companies can provide many benefits by using and managing the capabilities
offered by virtualization. In this study, we present the results of a survey conducted in 100 small and medium-sized
companies in the transportation and services sectors located in Izmir (Turkey). The analysis of this survey will enable
a better understanding of virtualization services and motivate especially Information Technologies (IT) staff as a
detailed framework for the companies working in different industrial sectors.