Boosting IT efficiency

Next round of IT cost cutting

2008

IT cost cutting programs – done that. But really successfully, i.e. sustainable while improving efficiency?

After rounds of IT cost cutting chief executives are still not satisfied with their level of IT spending compared to the output they are getting. Quite often reducing IT project budgets seemed to fix the numbers at first. This obviously could not be sustainable as simply less business requirements where implemented.

CEOs and CIOs now put more pressure on IT operation costs, which are typically regarded as not adding a lot of value for the business: It's just "running the current system". But too often costs of IT operation seem to be carved in stone and saving potentials are very hard to realize.

Our experience shows: With a targeted, structured approach a reduction of up to 30% of IT operation costs while maintaining the same service levels can be achieved – first impact already after 2-3 month.

Roland Berger has designed and successfully implemented a systematic and effective approach to help companies to effectively reduce IT demand and to maximize their IT efficiency in operations while limiting impact on IT's internal clients and the business processes.