When we say “passing off” IT infrastructure planning to consultants, we aren’t recommending you totally abdicate responsibility. Nobody in their right mind would do that, especially if they’re running a large global company. But obtaining high-…
Reducing expenses – both operational and capital – is one of the primary reasons to seriously consider outsourcing IT functions. Hiring an IT sourcing consultant can help you thoroughly examine alternative solutions, so you can capture every…
You think you can handle the process internally. Why would you need to hire a consultant to help investigate mainframe outsourcing? You have highly skilled, experienced IT staff. They know your infrastructure like the backs of their hands. They’re…
Behind every great team is a great coach. An entire coaching staff, actually. That’s IT advisory services.
When it comes to choosing a new direction for your company’s IT program, making the right moves makes the difference between success and…
Many complex enterprises are finding themselves at an IT crossroads. It’s clear changes have to be made to assure a productive, agile future, so you’ve decided to investigate your options. Now is the time to hire IT advisory services.
Maybe you…
IT outsourcing consultants can be a gold mine. The guidance they give you to help thread your way through the complexities of outsourcing could well bring you a stronger and more cost-effective result than you could organize on your own. You can…
Data center outsourcing can take you outside your business comfort zone, not just outside your company’s physical plant. Typically executives considering a significant change are especially interested to know what the security implications will be…
While IT outsourcing may not be the ideal solution for every company, the marketplace continues to expand, giving potential clients and providers alike more to think about. Finding your company’s unique path through this veritable wilderness of…
As we make our way through 2013, it’s interesting to see how predicted trends in IT outsourcing are panning out. Last December, as the new year was about to get underway, respected online industry resource CIO.com published their predictions,…
There are so many variables that determine how well your company’s IT program is able to function -- the quality of that functional output. How well you’re able to respond to change – long-term transformation or the fluctuations that occur…
Outsourcing has been a lifesaver for many companies in recent years, companies across the entire spectrum of sizes, industries and locations. But is it right for your enterprise, at this stage of your development? An IT outsourcing advisory should…
Any beneficial buying decision requires matching your company’s needs and budget with the “right” product or service. Sometimes that’s pretty straight-forward. But sometimes the marketplace is especially complex. And in the case of IT alternatives…
Any seasoned executive knows that old saying “you have to spend money to make money” is true. But only if you apply it judiciously. And only if you spend smartly. You have to maximize the value of every dollar – turning it into an investment that…
Consulting with an IT sourcing advisory team can vastly improve your results if you’re contemplating a move to outsourcing or some type of major IT change. The right consultants will work with you hand-in-hand to ensure your investigative efforts…
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…
Hiring an IT sourcing consultant can be a strategically smart move. With more providers and more services available than ever before, making the right choices has become far more complex. The right consultant can give you the guidance you need to…
Mainframe outsourcing has been growing in popularity in recent years, and it’s been the subject of much discussion. If you’re considering a move in this direction, naturally you want to know what costs are associated with mainframe outsourcing.
It’s…
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…
Flexibility is one of the greatest advantages of outsourcing IT. Outsourcing can be an ideal solution in an environment where you’re looking for every opportunity to reduce ongoing costs but your business future depends on increasing service levels…
IT outsourcing is a major undertaking. You aren’t just zipping down to the corner newsstand to grab a candy bar and the Wall Street Journal. You’re making a long term investment in change – perhaps comprehensive change that will redirect the way…
IT outsourcing can be a tremendous boon, especially for companies trapped between aging traditional legacy systems and the urgent need to modernize. It’s imperative to get rising costs under control. But you also have to address rapidly rising data…
Many large, global companies are scrambling to find ways to manage rapidly increasing data volumes while trying to retain critical business functions, increase services and quality and get a grip on spiraling operations costs. Through it all,…
The flood waters are swirling and rising all around you. You can’t run away. It’s dragging you down. You wake up in a cold sweat . . .
Relax, it’s just a recurring nightmare, brought on by Big Data, the bane of data center management professionals…
A 2010 study conducted by the renowned technology research firm Gartner indicated the Number One data center infrastructure challenge for large enterprises was data growth.
At that point, nearly half those surveyed indicated they planned to…
The decisions you make now to renew or restructure your IT infrastructure will have long-lasting, business-critical implications.
You need to be clear about what you’re trying to accomplish, what the options are, which solutions represent the best…