How to build the case for more IT modernization
In-place IT modernization is not possible without an introspective cycle that includes an analysis of current versus desired state. This thoughtful analysis produces detailed documentation that is the most important secondary benefit of IT modernization. This documentation forms the basis of new operational run books, and those run books inform IT’s secure deployment of hybrid and autonomous business operations. As we move forward to enable our multi-generational global workforce to work securely and productively everywhere, these detailed written operating instructions form the foundation necessary for innovative and efficient asynchronous work. Coupled with an aggressive IT modernization roadmap inclusive of a hybrid cloud operating model, and supported by near-autonomous operations, this documentation enables any employee or machine learning tool to operate IT infrastructure and services securely, productively and effectively.
The reality is, every company is a software company and the ones that aren’t modernizing are already far behind. Legacy tech stacks are brittle and slow. Companies that don’t upgrade are actively accruing their tech debt, meaning that resources are spent maintaining and fixing bugs, rather than focusing on building the company, products and customers. In addition, it severely limits the ability to recruit and retain world-class talent, especially in today’s competitive market. People want to work for mission-driven companies and solve complex problems without the clunkiness of old tools. Modernizing your IT helps foster a more innovative culture, allowing employees to build things that matter to them while allowing the company to ship new products that delight their customers. The tools are out there. By investing in new IT systems, companies can build and scale faster, easier and cheaper with less infrastructure overhead.
When talking about IT modernization, many companies are focused on creating more efficient systems. But one of the top benefits of modernizing IT infrastructure is in doing so, you improve application delivery and connectivity while also providing companies with a platform for innovation. Applications are changing how we live, work and play; digital experiences shape our daily lives and expectations for what’s possible. Today, applications are driving digital transformation, by bringing to light the need for more robust infrastructure. The innovative organizations that are building and delivering modern application experiences are shaping the future of the $100 trillion global digital economy. Inflexible, legacy infrastructure and tools require an increasing percentage of budget and maintenance hours to meet application delivery requirements, slow down deployments and put you at risk for outages or downtime. Also, delivering today’s applications using yesterday’s infrastructure and tools limits your team’s ability to innovate and deploy at a global scale.
