Is your IT Budget spread thin? Consider these quick tips to reduce your costs now and reorient your budget towards future opportunities.
1.) Audit all Contracts – organizations almost always pay for more than the business actually needs for hardware, software and networking. Periodic checks may unearth hidden costs in your IT spending such as unused software licenses and redundant services.
2.) Realign Support Levels – with some areas, such as storage, you may want the best support plan to replace any failed components within a few hours. However, in areas where there is less critical infrastructure or adequate redundancy, you may opt for a next business day plan that costs less.
3.) Consider Third Party Maintenance - third party maintenance costs are significantly less than support through the OEM. Depending on the manufacturer, device, and situation, the savings could range anywhere between 50-80%.
4.) Take out the Tech Trash – while extending the life of your equipment can stave off expensive investments in new infrastructure, self-maintaining assets past their end of life can become increasingly costly due to frequent failures. Refreshing equipment may save you in the long run.