Case Study: Assessing IT Infrastructure

Results:
The client incorporated the recommendations into its five-year strategic plan with the intention of implementing Organic IT components over time to reduce IT operating costs. The company anticipates savings of $48 million in storage and server costs over a five-year period.
Challenge:
The company overbuilt its IT infrastructure in expectation of substantial revenue growth that did not materialize. The manager needed advice in resizing the asset base to meet current demand.

Who:
Director of IT infrastructure

How Forrester Helped:
Forrester identified material cost savings in the client's IT infrastructure by:
  • Educating IT executives on the principles of Organic IT and the benefits others have realized by using this approach for managing their IT assets.
  • Interviewing these executives to understand the operational environment and the needs of the business.
  • Applying Organic IT principles to the client's model to identify areas for significant improvement.
  • Presenting recommendations to the executives that detail a plan for implementing Organic IT principles.

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