Saturday 15 August 2009

SIN23: 10 point survival plan!

10 point survival plan!

From a recent SAVVIS paper…..

A 10 point guide from IT leaders whose companies are doing well in the recession.

1. Modify your business plan and mange the expectations of your shareholders
2. Avoid major cost-cutting exercises without first asking ‘What does IT enable?’
3. Control operating expenditures and overall cash outlay
4. Maintain the focus on IT as a Strategic enabler
5. Focus on delivering competitive advantage and innovation
6. Drive efficiencies; replace infrastructure with service
7. Consider all innovative approaches from trusted vendors
8. Look for Specialist Service Providers for operational outsource
9. Consolidate the number of IT suppliers
10. Don’t take you eye off the long term

www.csi10.co.uk

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