In a year when worldwide IT spending is expected to drop significantly, the close relationship between IT and the overall corporate budget means that CIOs are under more pressure than ever. Sidestep these common pitfalls to avoid the consequences of budget cuts that may plague your IT infrastructure for years to come:
1. Not making the most of what you already have. Transitioning to a virtualized environment using existing systems can be significantly less expensive and more flexible than scaling your hardware infrastructure.
2. Leaving inefficient equipment in place. A major part of most IT budgets goes toward simply keeping the data center running. That’s why energy-efficient features are designed directly into Dell™ PowerEdge™ server and blade solutions. Dell also helps companies optimize the office IT environment through desktop and mobile client power management and efficient desktop computing.
3. Skimping on security and disaster recovery. Safeguarding your systems and preparing for the worst isn’t a big deal—until it is. Don’t get caught rolling the dice: calculate your potential downtime losses, define your recovery objectives, pinpoint your primary risks, and then design and size your disaster recovery systems accordingly.
4. Investing in new projects rather than existing ones. It’s tempting to look at a difficult business climate as a good time to try out completely new strategies. However, continuing to invest in existing projects is more likely to produce long-term gains.
5. Not establishing a social media strategy. Social media is poised to transform marketing and change how employees relate to each other within your company. Making a small investment now can position your company for benefits down the road.
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