IT Optimization Delivering more efficient, cost-effective value from your IT organization Shifting the focus to cost optimization in a new business environment When the economic climate forces companies to reduce costs, IT organizations need to be prepared to quickly respond. This includes focusing on how the IT department itself can operate more efficiently, while also increasing the innovation and value it provides to lines of business. With the Neudesic CATALYST Optimization Framework, we help clients take an expansive look across their IT organization to develop as mix of quick wins and long-term strategies that enhance the efficiency of IT teams, while also driving strategic initiatives for the business that reduce cost and add value. Delivering a CATALYST to Accelerate Change and Optimization The Neudesic CATALYST Optimization Framework comes from our decades of experience working alongside clients to optimize IT teams and increase the value it delivers. We combine a diverse set of principles and value-added components to help shift IT’s focus toward treating the business like customers, aligning projects and priorities, driving better speed to market, delivery quality, and customer experiences that match business objectives. Our approach With our CATALYST Optimization Framework, we take an expansive view of the IT organization to unlock savings, efficiencies, and value creation from four key areas: IT Projects & Initiatives We evaluate and optimize existing project portfolios to prioritize initiatives that maximize value with minimal risk. Technology Platforms We rationalize OTS and custom-built application portfolios, unlocking opportunities to streamline, modernize, optimize, and reduce total cost of ownership. Existing Capabilities We assess and reimagine existing processes to help teams develop software faster, leverage automation to reduce cost and transform overall product management. IT Workforce We transform IT operations by evaluating existing teams, management structures and responsibilities, and make cost-savings recommendations to increase efficiencies. Our capabilities Portfolio Optimization Reviewing portfolios for savings opportunities with a focus on alignment to business priorities, the value that will be realized, and labor optimization. Cloud Migration & Optimization Reducing data center costs with optimized models for long-term usage, increasing agility to deliver, and leveraging automation to do more with less. Data Platform Modernization Reducing hardware and software costs from existing platforms, leveraging modern cloud data lake-based architectures, and using AI and ML to generate insights. QA Optimization Automating QA to reduce labor and maintenance costs and accelerate release cycles. Workforce Optimization Improving employee productivity and strategic alignment to business priorities. App Rationalization Cataloging business functions and the supporting applications to create a modernization roadmap that reduces overall cost and TCO. DevOps Accelerating software delivery with optimization and automation, and removing silos and organizational barriers to continuous delivery of technology solutions. Product Management Transformation Aligning the business and IT to drive better value from IT investments. Managed Services Leveraging a specialized team to reduce operating costs, enhance services and uptime and redeploy existing IT resources. Our clients trust us to innovate and optimize See More Clients > See More Clients How we can help Neudesic offers a no-cost IT Optimization Workshop, as well as a variety of tailored engagements based on individual client needs and priorities. Get Started You might be interested in: Cloud Infrastructure Services Learn More Data and Artificial Intelligence Learn More Application Modernization Learn More Cloud Optimization Learn More Let's Get Started