IT infrastructure consists of all the core tech components that organizations need to get work done. While hardware, software, and networks are all widely acknowledged as the backbone of IT infrastructure, new technology trends are changing the ways we work and connect. Cloud, identity, digital transformation, and distributed working models have all become prominent over the last decade, creating new opportunities and challenges—and your infrastructure needs to account for them. With that in mind, this post will guide you through the core pillars of IT infrastructure and propose additional technologies and capabilities for modernizing your systems. What is IT infrastructure? By definition, IT infrastructure lets organizations use and manage their technology, giving them the ability to provide IT services and solutions to employees, customers, and partners. There are the three foundational elements that make up this infrastructure. Hardware Physical technology comprises devices and all the equipment that supports them.