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BUILD AN EFFICIENT IT FOUNDATION FOR MODERN BUSINESS SUCCESS

5 STEPS TO CREATING BUSINESS VALUE THROUGH IT MODERNIZATION
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iIntroduction What is IT modernization ?

IT modernization is an incremental and methodical set of changes that move your organization toward a standard infrastructure .
Modernizing your IT helps you get more from your
current investments , while freeing budget and time to prepare for the future .
Success in a digital world requires IT modernization
Every IT decision maker balances 2 major demands : maintaining existing IT systems and laying a foundation for future innovation .
Rigid , proprietary infrastructure can shift that balance too far towards traditional operations , preventing your organization from working on strategic , forwardlooking initiatives .
To shift your focus to the future , you need to modernize your IT infrastructure , and migrate to more flexible , stable , and open platforms and tools .
With modern software , platforms , and processes , you can achieve more efficient delivery of software and services to both internal and external customers .
3 ways IT modernization boosts your ability to innovate
Standardization
• Increase business agility with a common , consistent IT framework across your organization .
• Streamline security and improve compliance with policies and regulations .
• Gain operational efficiency with simplified operations management .
• Address skills gaps with consistent tools and automation .
Simplified management
• Optimize and scale infrastructure across hybrid and multicloud environments while maintaining focus on security .
• Manage infrastructure systematically including modern and traditional elements .
Digital transformation IT modernization doesn ’ t happen all at once . It is an incremental , continuous process . Through strategic modernization , you can gradually increase agility while improving overall productivity and business performance .
• Lighten budget and resources for innovation .
• Improve your return on investment ( ROI ) and lower your total cost of ownership ( TCO ).
• Build a foundation for innovation to compete more effectively .
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