IT Restructuring and Consolidation: Lessons Learned in Cost-Reduction Initiatives

Efficiency and effectiveness are key attributes of successful IT organizations. Resource constraints, combined with the increased dependency on IT by virtually every aspect of modern universities, are driving more IT organizations to undertake IT efficiency initiatives. Outcomes from two institutions that have completed major consolidation efforts will be discussed.

Outcomes: Learn the methodology for conducting a similar transformation at your institution * Understand how to initiate internal and external collaborations that ensure that key stakeholders are included in the planning process * Gain insights from the lessons learned, as many institutions are addressing similar resource constraints