Out with the old, in with the bold.
That’s the idea many IT professionals are embracing this spring as they look for ways to modernize their IT infrastructure. But simplifying a company’s digital transformation isn’t easy — in fact, a number of companies fall short with IT modernizations because they lack a clear strategy or skills, costs creep up and it can take time to implement.
“A lot of corporate networks have been in operation for a long time and involve many generations of technology,” said Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Network & Edge at Kyndryl. “The inventory and configuration settings for these networks are maintained with varying levels of hygiene and in multiple systems, making it difficult to get a complete, accurate view, which adds risk to any company’s IT modernization.”
Here are six ways you can clean-up your IT infrastructure and make your organization more efficient.
1. Create a data-driven culture
Companies want to be more data driven, hoping to identify and implement efficiencies, enable AI at scale and make better business decisions. But data analytics take time, investment and commitment from leaders across an organization. “To become a data-driven enterprise, companies must embrace a cultural shift,” said Nicolas Sekkaki, Global Practice Leader of Applications, Data & AI at Kyndryl. “It’s critical to develop a strong and agile data strategy that removes data silos, ensures the quality of your data, and grows and transforms with your business.”
2. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all operational needs
While many businesses have old and complex IT infrastructures, they could be hindered more by a disconnect between the technology it implements and what its end users really need. In fact, a Kyndryl-commissioned survey from Forrester Consulting found that about half of organizations can effectively scale IT operations as needed (55%) or quickly respond to disruptions (52%). “Often, IT modernizations are driven by the central IT organization rather than individual lines of business,” said Harish Grama, Global Practice Leader of Cloud at Kyndryl. “Businesses must first focus on becoming more transparent and agile and gaining a more holistic view across operations as they embrace modernization. The decisions they make today will ultimately enable them to address unexpected events and drive tangible business outcomes in the future.”
