Published on November 3, 2009

Five Strategies for Building Your 2010 Data Center

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:

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