Cutting costs can be an overwhelming and painful task, but knowing where to focus your efforts can make it easier. Take a look at our top ten favorite strategies. It doesn't have to be as painful as you think, and who knows, you could become the...

Solution Set

Staffing costs comprise the biggest piece of the IT budget. To really cut costs, staff must be a target, but cutting staff is painful and hard to do objectively.

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While cutting IT staff is admittedly unpleasant, it is very possible to minimize the pain of downsizing while maximizing the efficiency of your reorganized IT department. Use this storyboard to help you understand downsizing factors, apply...

One way that IT professionals can attempt to cut costs is by negotiating for lower pricing from vendors. On the surface it might appear difficult to negotiate for a lower price with a vendor that is IT's top pick, however this process doesn't...

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Info-Tech sees increased interest in energy measurement solutions for data centers and end-user infrastructure. However, such solutions are unlikely to make attractive projects unless IT can roughly quantify the true cost of electricity as...

Few IT shops fully understand their true energy costs, but as electricity prices continue to rise and environmental concerns mount, energy measurement will be critical in developing an accurate picture. Understand why energy expenses have IT...

Due to the rising costs of electricity and the supply limitations of certain utility providers, small enterprises must evaluate their energy consumption and find ways to reduce it. The server room presents an optimal target for power reduction...

Tool

This downloadable Excel tool is designed to help you assess which focus areas your organization should examine closely for potential cost reduction activities. Based on your answers to a series of questions about your environment and needs, the...

In-Depth Report

Special Alert: Financial Crisis – Essential Reading for IT Leaders Executives around the globe are asking themselves how they should prepare for tough times. IT leaders are no exception. Read this report to develop a fundamental framework...