Categorise, Reduce and Simplify

Categorise, Reduce and Simplify

Eliminate Redundancy

• Products
• Systems
• Vendors

Identify Interdependencies: Products and/or Process

• Prioritise them
• Balance best of breed vs. integrated solutions
• Make decision within context of interrelationships

Consolidate Releases

• Operating systems and middleware
• Applications software

Simplify Vendor Relationships

• Clarify contract terms and conditions
• Consolidate contracts
• Chronology/co-termination of contracts

Implement Life Cycle Management

• Establish life cycle planning — frame useful life
• Synchronise financial amortisation and life cycle

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