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The TCO approach to IT cost optimisation

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Michał TrzeszczkowskiGlobal Microsoft Product Manager

Future-proofing your IT strategy

Optimising IT support costs is not a one-time effort. By embedding practices like TCO analysis, innovative tools, and flexible partnerships into your ongoing operations, you can build resilience and maintain a competitive edge.

Checklist for cost optimisation success

  • Adopt proactive monitoring and automation.
  • Evaluate SLA agreements and vendor escalation paths.
  • Regularly review unused workloads and consolidate services.
  • Invest in knowledge management to enable team self-sufficiency.
  • Use a mix of internal, outsourced, or hybrid support strategies based on business needs.
  • Remember, every dollar saved on support is a dollar invested in innovation and growth.

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Michał Trzeszczkowski
Global Microsoft Product Manager