Categorise, Reduce and Simplify
Categorise, Reduce and Simplify
Eliminate Redundancy
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