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Many IT departments live in Firefighting mode. They deal with chaos, instability, and stress on a daily basis. Remaining in this state is inefficient and unsustainable, yet most organizations don't have the time or resources to escape it.

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Many IT departments are stuck in Firefighting mode and don't have the time or resources to get out of it. The transition IT makes to move from Firefighting mode requires that aspects of process, technology and people be adjusted.

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