Grip on IT environment & partners
IT is something of a “black box” for many organisations. There are servers, cloud solutions, licences, applications, security measures and an IT partner shouting all sorts of things - but is it set up logically, are you not paying too much and does it still fit what your organisation needs?
VWG IT & Dataconsultancy helps you regain a grip: on your IT environment, on the choices made and on cooperation with IT partners.
Do you recognise this?
- “Our IT partner says all kinds of things, but we don't really understand what he means.”
- “We don't know if our IT partner's advice is really in our best interest.”
- “Our IT environment feels outdated, but we don't know where to start innovating.”
- “We have all kinds of separate solutions and subscriptions, but no overall picture.”
- “We wonder whether our IT set-up still fits our strategy and plans.”
Then it's time to have someone who is not a vendor but knows how IT environments and organisations work.
What we do for you
We stand beside you as a business owner or management and help you regain overview, insight and direction.
1. Mapping your IT environment
With a comprehensible overview of:
- systems and applications (on-premise and cloud);
- responsibilities of internal and external parties;
- workstations, network and security in outline;
- contracts, licences and service agreements.
Not a technical report, but a clear picture for non-ITs.
2. IT strategy and picture of the future
We link IT to your plans and ambitions:
- growth and scalability;
- home working/hybrid working;
- security, privacy and continuity;
- Further digitisation and use of data.
On that basis, we sketch a future picture of your IT environment in broad terms.
3. Business architecture in plain language
We answer practical questions such as:
- Which processes are crucial for your organisation;
- Which systems support these processes;
- Where are gaps, duplications or undesirable dependencies.
We translate this into a flat, understandable overview of your “IT landscape”.
4. IT partner management & counter expertise
We help you with:
- getting roles and responsibilities in focus;
- reviewing offers and advice (second opinion);
- selection of new IT partners or specialised suppliers;
- formulating requirements and wishes in understandable language;
- reviewing contracts and SLAs for content and feasibility.
We are completely independent and supplier-neutral.
5. Guidance on implementations and changes
When renewing your IT environment or key systems, we can:
- translate wishes into a plan of action;
- Guide alignment between IT partner, key users and management;
- reading along with plans and designs;
- Monitor scope, schedule and quality;
- Help with user training and communication.
What does grip on IT environment & partners deliver?
- More control over what you have, what it costs and how critical it is.
- Better decisions based on strategy and processes rather than just technology.
- Less dependence on one IT partner.
- Lower risks of downtime or security problems.
- Peace of mind in the organisation because IT choices are thoughtful and explainable.
Our role: your independent sparring partner
We deliberately stand between your organisation and the IT suppliers:
- we speak the language of IT and the language of the business;
- we translate technical stories into understandable options;
- we dare to say “no” when something does not make sense;
- we consider processes, people, risks and future plans.
With the reliability and confidentiality you have come to expect from VWG.
Sparring about your IT environment?
We are happy to come by for a free 2-hour on-site introductory meeting. In those 2 hours:
- we walk through your IT environment and key issues globally;
- we name the biggest risks and opportunities;
- we give an honest first impression of possible next steps.
👉 Schedule an introductory meeting, or contact us by phone or e-mail.
Come and have a cup of coffee?
Want to know what we can do for your organisation? Then drop by for an informal talk! We will be happy to get to know you and explore the possibilities together. Getting acquainted and creating mutual trust is the first step, after which we will look at your needs together.