Optimization, Optimization, Optimization - How To Succeed in 2021 and Beyond

2021/01/11 18:06In Software & Cloud Economics, Consulting Services, Thought Leadership, Direct Customers

It is no secret that technology is continuously evolving at a rate faster than it ever has before. It seems like every time we turn around, there is a new software or service and many of us are left to wonder if and when we should upgrade. The advent of technological innovation has given us several benefits that help drive business objectives and IT optimization, including:

Lower Price Points

The price of new technology decreases and becomes cheaper, allowing you to get more for far less than what it cost in the past.

Upgraded Security

Technology updates include better security protocols and help prevent precious company data from being taken advantage of by hackers.

More Options

Since there are more hardware and software suppliers than ever, the number of choices is seemingly unlimited, and new companies regularly enter the space.

With so much to consider regarding on-premises and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, deciding which is the best for your organization can be overwhelming.

According to Gartner, companies are overspending by about 40% in the cloud.

Here are three reasons your organization may be spending more than you should on your SaaS applications:

1. Outdated Software

Running old software applications (on-prem or in the cloud) can slow down many business processes, when upgrading to a newer version could efficiently resolve the issue.

2. Unused Licenses

The # of licenses your organization is paying for does not equal the # of employees using the application.

3. Multiple Like Applications

Paying for software or hardware applications that perform the same task (like Microsoft Teams and Slack).

Optimization does not happen overnight, and many pitfalls can occur when the process is rushed and done incorrectly.

Crayon: Your IT Cost Optimization Experts

Our Cloud Economics can help your organization find the correct tools for your business. Innovation and optimization go hand in hand because you cannot successfully innovate when the current process that is being run is costing you money.

5 Reasons You Should Optimize Before Innovating
  1. Software Optimization can reduce your total IT costs, allowing you to put that money towards your innovation budget
  2. Lower the Technical Debt of your organization and put your time and energy into planning your company's future
  3. Reduce operational issues so you can deliver new releases quicker
  4. Discover which technology will not benefit your innovation goals and remove them if necessary
  5. Streamline your operations to provide better service to clients, which will ultimately deliver more revenue to fuel any innovation strategies

About Crayon

Crayon is a global software and cloud expert. At Crayon, we leverage our expertise in software asset management (SAM) and cloud consulting services to ensure that our clients' IT estate is optimized to buy only the software you need and use. Our Cloud Economics improves compliance, reduces audit exposure, and lowers software spend.

We are a trusted adviser to many of the world's leading organizations and provide end to end licensing, technical and support, and services that allow you to use as much or as little of our capabilities as you need.

Anfernee Bonds - Technical Community Manager

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