Published on November 3, 2009
With 2010 around the corner, data center managers
find themselves in an unenviable position - making planning and
budgetary decisions in the face of a precarious economy. Confronted
with lingering questions about the likelihood of an economic turnaround
- and with the crystal ball murky - it consequently can be difficult
to make concrete plans and decisions. But with organizational health
at stake, blind guesswork is not an option.
First step: Don't panic. As you get ready to prioritize
data center activities for next year, keep in mind that this is
an opportunity to showcase IT's value to your organization. Make
sure your approach is aligned, supported and connected to your organization's
overall business strategy. Be strategic and organized as you create
program goals, and secure buy-in from senior leadership. The bottom
line is even if you get approval from executive management to move
full steam ahead, your project won't go as intended unless you have
done your homework. With that in mind, here are five tips to help
you prioritize spending and cut costs without cutting corners:
To read further, please visit the Data Center Journal
website:
http://datacenterjournal.com/content/view/3320/43/
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