Reducing Technology Waste When Employees Transfer Between Departments
Internal transfers are usually managed as people changes: a new manager, revised responsibilities, updated payroll information, and access to another team....
Reducing Technology Waste After Projects Are Delayed, Downsized, or Cancelled
Technology purchasing often begins before a project is fully operational. Equipment may be ordered for new hires, temporary sites, client programs,...
A Decision Framework for Moving Business Data During Computer Replacements
Replacing a business computer is not simply an exchange of old hardware for new hardware. The employee's work may be spread...
Why Procurement Teams Need Better Visibility Before Approving IT Requests
Procurement teams are often asked to approve IT requests with limited visibility. A department needs equipment, the cost is attached, and...
When Supplier Availability Should Influence IT Procurement Timing
Supplier availability should not control a company's technology strategy, but it should influence procurement timing. A buyer may know what the...
When IT Equipment Standards Become a Business Continuity Issue
IT equipment standards are often discussed as a procurement preference: which laptop model to buy, which desktop specifications to approve, or...