How to reduce IT cost

 

To start with you need a complete view of the IT infrastructure.

There is software available in the market that builds a single version of the truth, through an agentless discovery process; all IP-connected devices are identified and categorized. This data are then combined with market data (e.g. support dates, warranty information, etc.) and corporate ownership information (location, department, etc.).

Within weeks you create a single system that provides enterprise-wide management information, which is needed to measure, manage and communicate with all the important stakeholders.

Based on this accurate and up to date management information top management directly can take measures to reach the following objectives:

 Improved sourcing of technology through consolidation of vendors
 Reduced maintenance costs through retirement of unused hardware and software
 Decreased compliance costs due to optimization of licenses
 Lower outsourcing costs through more accurate tracking of outsourced equipment and licenses
 Greater control and accountability via virtualisation and data centre consolidation to ensure that planned business benefits are in fact tracked and captured.