Become recession proof with Capito
Posted on 04/11/2008
"In the current economic climate it is imperative that IT departments support the organisations they serve by preparing for the future by; improving end-user service, reducing operational costs and managing existing hardware and software assets
- Charles Briggs, CEO, Capito
These are the cornerstones of an IT function in alignment with its core business. By laying the foundations for growth and protecting existing services, IT departments will contribute to not only managing through the current climate, but just as importantly helping their organisation to be positioned to exploit the economic dawn when it rises."
As the UK economy moves ever closer towards officially be recognised as being in recession, this is in no doubt a very worrying and anxious time for all individuals, employees and businesses alike.
As we observe GDP dipping and the Government having to step in with massive bail outs for our financial sector, organisations have an overwhelming drive to tighten their belts and contract, insulating their core against what could be a long period of depressed market conditions.
Whilst this is a sound strategy for many, one size never does fit all.
Progress & Prosper
Business must continue, and companies must be prepared to seize whatever opportunities come their way.
In tough times organisations must not only look outward to define their strategy, they must also look inward to ensure that they have the staying power to continue and the potential to react when the situation arises.
As part of any internal review, IT like every other department or service, will no doubt come under the microscope.
However what differentiates IT from other business functions is its flexibility and it’s potential to be utilised in a more effective way rather than being viewed for expense reduction in the way some other departments will be scrutinised.
In current conditions, IT can be the enabler in repositioning an organisation and aligning it in preparation for the future. By utilising IT in a more cost effective manner to drive efficiencies and thus lower costs, it can support the organisation in a new way and lay the foundations for growth moving forward or to protect front line service delivery.
With what may only be some moderate investment, IT can be repositioned to ensure an organisations longevity is protected.
However, whilst the philosophy of “spend to save” maybe an acceptable concept in more stable times, the thought of investing at present maybe too big a pill to swallow for many.
But, there are alternatives to deploying hard earned capital…
Services to combat the downturn
At Capito we are confident of offering a range of services, both technical and financial, to ensure any investment is protected adequately and delivers the returns you require from both a balance sheet and a productivity perspective.
To address market conditions and in response to client feedback, we too have re-aligned our internal resources and have significantly repositioned our market offerings.
Part of this exercise has seen the focus shift towards the supply of remote services which complements your existing infrastructure and service delivery requirements, allowing you to address your core business, safe in the knowledge that the more mundane but essential operational tasks, are being undertaken in a manner against agreed SLA’s which reflect your business needs.
These services are being complemented with suitably agreed financial offerings direct from our manufacturing partners, which can see equipment investment costs tailored to meet your business needs and amortised across time frames in line with your business plans.
Capito have also negotiated excellent buy-back deals with our partners to ensure that such undertaking can actually see capital injections flowing into your business at a time when Cash is King!
Get in touch
For more information on any of our remote service offerings, our on-site support or our full Managed Service solutions, please call your local Account Representative, or simply email, Brian McClelland, Head of Managed Services, brian.mcclelland@capito.co.uk.
For a full and confidential overview of our financial, leasing and buy-back schemes, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please call Alan Middleton, our Product Services Director, on 01506 460 300. Alternatively Alan can be contacted via e-mail on alan.middleton@capito.co.uk
We not only understand IT, but appreciate what our customers are experiencing at present. Call us and see what we can do to help.