Regardless of your industry, chances are the way your company operates has changed considerably over the last two-plus years. Between the rise of remote work and the never-ending complexities of our modern supply chain, many businesses have been forced to adapt and adjust their technology on the fly.

This has led many organisations to adopt complex IT solutions, such as sophisticated firewall software laid on top of the technology stack, that were put in place because they were the only available option.

While this approach to technology may work in the short term, it has significant drawbacks for businesses of all sizes and industries.  Technology that is too complex and/or too difficult to maintain or update causes significantly more time to be spent on even the simplest of daily tasks.

Simplifying your technology is a project that can benefit any organisation, but who has the time to take it on?

It all might seem daunting, but the good news is that a dedicated IT partner like Zones can help implement next generation management tools to simplify your IT environment and make your life easier.

Why it’s time to simplify your IT.

It can be difficult to figure out when your technology has become too complex. Here are a few signs that your organisation is being challenged or held back by complicated technology:

• Your current technology stack is not responsive to change, and any alterations or adjustments take much longer than anticipated to implement.
• IT personnel are busy dealing with the demands of your complex suite of tools and cannot take the time they need to perform regular maintenance or conduct any long-term planning.
• Your staff is forced to use a disparate network of tools and apps instead of having all their needs centralised in one location.
• Your technology cannot support the long-term needs of your business.

Why should you simplify your IT?

There are lots of reasons why companies should simplify their technology. In addition to alleviating some of the pain points mentioned above, it can also help set your organisation up for success by providing a more stable foundation for future business growth.

Facilitating digital transformation.  It’s much easier to adapt to future challenges when your technology stack is simple rather than complex. This helps your IT leaders understand the current capacity of your environment, giving them the information they need to make better decisions.

Encouraging productivity. Switching between different apps, poring over convoluted storage systems to find files, and spending time communicating with customers and colleagues on different platforms can all take up time. When your staff is forced to manage this administrative burden in addition to their daily tasks, it impedes productivity. Simpler IT, therefore, is better.

Reducing IT costs. Relying on a dense network of different devices and apps may help your business run today, but it’s hugely cost-ineffective. When you simplify your IT environment, you can reduce your IT costs considerably.

Improving Security. The more your employees and customers are forced into a user experience that is rigid and inflexible, the more they’ll seek to circumvent your technology. This can lead to unprotected, dangerous workarounds that can compromise your cybersecurity. Simplifying the user experience can vastly improve your cybersecurity without you having to add any additional technology.

How can you simplify your IT?

There’s a big difference between understanding that you need to simplify your technology and actually tackling the challenge head-on. If you’d like to begin the process of simplifying your IT environment, Zones can help.

We offer solutions that are tailor-made for organisations looking for a more practical and straightforward approach to their IT. Our next-generation IT tools are designed to make your life easier by simplifying your technology and making it more resilient, flexible, and dynamic.

We’ll help you consume best-of-breed technologies that perfectly fit your business’ needs, so you can unlock the flexibility you need to adapt and thrive. To learn more about our approach to simplifying technology, connect with a Zones Account Manager today.