10 strategies to optimize IT spending in an economic downturn

Overview

During an economic downturn, IT managers optimize operations, cut costs, anticipate and address problems before they happen, and
resolve issues quickly when things go wrong. That means streamlining operations and actively managing their computing infrastructure.

This white paper addresses some major strategies that companies undertake when experiencing a difficult market. Many of the strategies outlined in this paper will challenge the traditional network
security model, which must stretch to accommodate telecommuting, cloud computing, SaaS, Web 2.0 and managed services. It’s time to adjust how security is provided.