BUSINESS REVIEW AUSTRALIA
networking — and which offer tailored solutions specifically designed to help businesses rapidly optimise their IT investments .
HAVE PATIENCE The initial business gains of your IT deployment might only be incremental at the outset . This is not a sign the platform has not worked , and nor is it a reason to immediately make another investment in a similar solution promising immediate results .
Technology is changing business , and we need to adapt to this new world as individuals too . Be sure that within your roadmap you account for this “ bedding in ” phase , as well as offering employees access to training and support helping them quickly get up to speed with the new offerings . For many businesses , having the right technology in place is the difference between success and failure . As such , it ’ s alarming to learn the majority of organisations do not believe their IT investments are fully supporting company goals and strategies , meaning there is potentially a wealth of opportunities remaining untapped . This is bad news for all the organisations involved , as well as their employees and customers .
There ’ s no doubt cloud and mobility are two important pillars upon which successful businesses of the future are going to be built . It ’ s therefore critical to follow the four simple steps outlined to ensure your next deployment fully supports the business goals and has the desired impact on your bottom line .
Safi Obeidullah , Citrix ANZ director of technical services
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