One of the greatest frustrations for executives of complex enterprises is matching corporate IT requirements with sufficient tools to do the job. On the surface, it doesn’t seem as if this should be such a problem. But the reality is, your needs are…
How’s the status quo working for you?
If your enterprise has changed much in recent years – and what company hasn’t? – your IT infrastructure could be suffering from growing pains or just lagging behind your desire to grow. That may be merely…
Conducting an IT infrastructure assessment can reveal important information about your company’s ability to face the future and function at peak performance while you’re getting there. What you learn will help you sidestep mistakes that could…
IT outsourcing has expanded so broadly that you can now embrace Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for virtually any aspect of your IT operations. From data center outsourcing providers to hosting and cloud providers, you’ll find an entire spectrum…
Feeling continually squeezed to keep reducing IT infrastructure cost? The good news is, your competition is probably feeling the same pressure. A global study released by Gartner late in 2011 noted that infrastructure and operations costs account…
The need to reduce operational costs has become a primary consideration across all aspects of business planning. In particular, expenses associated with information technology infrastructure seem to be growing at an alarming rate for companies with…
Infrastructure outsourcing services is an entirely new approach to IT, based on dramatically different thinking. The timing couldn’t be better, considering most large companies are facing aging-out legacy systems and retiring top-echelon IT staff…
Every corporate working structure is unique. If you’re considering changes to application infrastructure services, outsourcing can be an attractive option, especially valuable for large enterprises with multiple locations. But your approach has to…
With so many new options available in today's marketplace, choosing the right pricing model can determine the success or failure of your IT infrastructure service solutions. And, it’s not just about the cost, it’s also about how you pay, what you…
Regardless of how large and well-qualified your IT staff and management may be, infrastructure advisory services can help you make the right choices to take your organization to the next level.
Even the most famous world-class athletes and teams…
You have decided it is time for an IT infrastructure assessment. Thoughtful preparation will ensure your assessment is carried out thoroughly and accurately, without omitting any important considerations. The details are pivotal, since it’s likely…
The Cheshire Cat was one smart cookie. He warned Alice if she didn’t know where she was headed, any road would do. Had he been asked, the Cheshire Cat would have added that a map doesn’t help if you don’t know where you are right now, because…
Even when your focus is explicitly on IT infrastructure planning, it is important to remember that your “team” must expand beyond just your IT staff. Every department relies on IT services. When you involve non-technical staff in IT planning, you…
Who does not benefit from IT? IT has evolved into becoming mission-critical for every aspect of any business operation, regardless of company size or complexity. Every single person on your team benefits from IT infrastructure service -- from line…
Strategic planning is the backbone of every successful enterprise. Savvy executives plan for growth, especially when it comes to fundamentals like IT infrastructure services.
Growth used to mean companies simply added on: more space, more equipment…
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is rapidly gaining attention as a cost-effective alternative for companies concerned about controlling IT costs without sacrificing productivity or service levels. But making the transition can represent a sea…
In order to grow profitability, you have to increase revenue or reduce costs. Preferably both. Companies that take the time to thoroughly examine their IT infrastructure service can often find valuable ways to reduce IT expenses. The goal, of course…
How do you measure the success and effectiveness of an IT Infrastructure service environment? Service quality and cost efficiency!
Most IT organizations measure quality of service as defined in Service Level Agreements, Customer Satisfaction…