Of all the questions I get asked on a daily basis…this is the one I hear most often. Ironically, it usually follows hot on the heels of a major vendor suggesting upgrading your computing problems and make life that much better. It’s no big secret that I’m no fan of upgrading simply for the fact of doing so… even if it means I will miss out of life without walls.

If you are considering upgrading any aspect of your technology infrastructure – servers, security appliances, switches, data storage, operating systems or applications, I encourage you to ask 5 questions within your organization:

1. Who is affected by the current technology in place?
2. What business problem is the organization facing?
3. Where are the weaknesses is the existing technology?
4. When is the upgrade budgeted – capex or expense?
5. Why has the proposed solution been selected?

After examining your current situation and proposed upgrade solution there should be a clear understanding of what is to take place, when, all costs associated as well as the benefits to be received. If there is any uncertainity about the path selected, technology at hand or business need, please give us a call – we’re here to help!