Article at a glance:
The costly build-to-order approach of typical IT
infrastructures may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to advances in
technology and to new management practices. Leading companies are moving
toward a less complex model characterized by standard and reusable
products, transparent pricing, and better use of IT resources.
The take-away
Companies can make their information technology systems up to 30
percent more productive by adopting a standardized model. To undertake this
shift, CIOs must rethink the organization, architecture, and procurement
processes of their IT organizations.
This article includes the following exhibits:
- Exhibit 1: Example of a standardized infrastructure model
- Exhibit 2: New infrastructure model requires new management, governance roles