With software vendors following Microsoft's lead and developing the model of software as a service, IT departments are becoming ever stretched in their resources. Every software deployment requires testing for compatibility with each enterprise's hardware, software, cloud and virtualised environment, as it is rolled out to the users.
Another problem for IT departments will be to ensure there is sufficient bandwidth for such continuous rolling out of software upgrades, many happening concurrently.
Add to this the fact that IT staff numbers and budgets have been declining steadily for the last decade, and you have the perfect storm. An already overstretched IT staff handling an overwhelming number of help desk calls and pulling all-nighters while trying to restore business systems performance.The solution is for organisations to develop application readiness practises - application discovery, analysis, incompatibility and mitigation assessments; preparation then testing piloting and deployment. All in a perfect world, right?
To alleviate the demands placed on IT teams, an option is to utilise a Managed Services provider to manage company application deployments. Already versed in application readiness best practises, application delivery is managed and delivered and then supported by a number of tiers of help desk support options.
Many CPS customers are benefiting from having a predictable monthly IT spend which allows them to accurately budget.
To find out more about how CPS Managed Services can assist your over-stretched IT teams and ensure efficient IT rollouts, email Ryan McAleer today.
