{"id":59363,"date":"2023-10-03T12:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T12:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.semtechit.com\/?p=59363"},"modified":"2023-10-22T12:21:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T12:21:02","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-technology-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.semtechit.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-technology-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About Technology Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your IT budget isn\u2019t going as far as you\u2019d like, then you need to start planning it sooner rather than later. By understanding the value IT offers, you can learn how to better spend your IT budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IT planning is a key oversight in today\u2019s business world&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Businesses Are Bad At Technology Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the fact that 93% of surveyed businesses recognize that IT is strategically and operationally critical (Wakefield Research), very few are doing anything to properly plan their IT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>66% find that the amount they\u2019re budgeting towards IT isn\u2019t enough to keep up with what they need from it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>77% of those with less than 100 employees have found that their investments in IT are too limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A third of those surveyed said that less than 10% of their strategic planning was about IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why you need to ensure you&#8217;re planning your budget properly. That means knowing what your priorities should be, and how to invest in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Key Considerations For Your Next Technology Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the following in mind when planning your IT investments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cybersecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot afford to underinvest in your cybersecurity. Even a single breach can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. That\u2019s why you should arrange for a cybersecurity assessment to double-check for any vulnerabilities and remediate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track Tech Lifecycles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know how old your computers are? At a certain point, they will reach End Of Life, which means that you won&#8217;t get bug fixes or security updates from the developers any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the security and reliability of these systems will make your computers vulnerable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your computers could be infected by malware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your antivirus won&#8217;t be updated&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your online banking transaction protection may expire, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your financial data could be exposed to theft.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you need to have a detailed schedule of your hardware and operating systems\u2019 lifecycles, so that you can plan ahead of new purchases and upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supply Chain Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that new technology is in high demand, and the available supply is especially low. Any new technology purchases you will make will likely take much longer to fulfill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Put Off Your IT Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With IT shifting from just another piece of equipment in the office to the core of operations and a key aspect of how you defend your business, you should designate it as a central part of your budget. This also means that you must assess and clearly define how IT aligns with your business objectives to decide what you&#8217;ll need for the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper IT budgeting will help you lay a foundation for success for the future. Using the right IT solutions can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Accelerate your business growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase your operational effectiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure optimal productivity from your employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overcome operational challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase collaboration and communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Will Help You Plan Your IT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IT budget planning doesn&#8217;t have to be a frustrating process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team will develop a strategic plan specifically for your company to make sure you\u2019re investing in the right solutions to truly help you meet your overall objectives and exceed your goals, in order to reach new heights within your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective IT planning should result in a wide range of benefits for any operation in any industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Increased productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimized downtime and disruptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased and customized security measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced time management&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More effective communication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best possible return on your IT investments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, IT strategy isn\u2019t a one-time thing. 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