Most of you inherited a business IT infrastructure that has at least a couple of “quirks.” Those things that you would change if you had the opportunity to. Making changes to your organization’s existing infrastructure can feel like trying to redesign your house while still living in it. If it isn’t done correctly the whole thing can come crashing down. [bctt tweet=”Is your IT infrastructure outdated? Here are 3 signs that it’s time for some upgrades.” username=”ensteptech”]
The Dangers of Outdated IT Infrastructure
Remaining competitive in today’s workplace is all about supporting the different requirements of an increasingly mobile workforce. You need the flexibility to manage, deliver, and completely secure business applications, devices, and data. Anything less, and your business will suffer. Here are 3 red flags that your IT infrastructure needs an overhaul:
- It’s complex
- It’s visible
- It’s inflexible
1) It’s complex
Traditional IT is often unnecessarily complex, in both physical and network properties. Identifying, consolidating, and reducing assets can simplify your infrastructure and streamline your processes Simplify to make the best investments for infrastructure modernization and to position the IT at the center of your business.
2) It’s visible
Modern IT is invisible. You don’t see it or notice it, but it’s enabling you to access information from anywhere with ease. No mass of wires or bulky data centers, and no constant downtime, updates or mystery slowing. Modern IT should be as much or as little as you need, from full-service managed services to an a la carte of options.
Pro Tip: Good IT should be something you never think about or see. It should work so well you hardly have to give it a thought.
3) It’s inflexible
Employees should enjoy the flexibility they need to be productive anywhere, on any device. with access to critical apps and data and a consistent, personalized, and intuitive experience. A great experience for your workforce means that they will adopt the solutions needed to meet the goals of security and efficiency and reduce the risk of a data breach. IT should make your team more efficient, employees can be more productive, and your organization more ready for growth.
A Step in the Right Direction
By modernizing and maximizing your IT infrastructure in a thoughtful, strategic way, you can align the needs of your team with goals to optimize security, costs, and performance.
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