Extreme Networks Advises On IT Investment Value

Published 12th October 2009

Following the recent ISACA survey of IT security companies and their understanding of the value of IT, Extreme Networks is today advising organisations to evaluate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their networks. With only 20% of surveyed respondents convinced that they realise the full extent of their IT investment value, and a surprising 10% not measuring the value at all, it is important that businesses invest in the right kind of pioneering products and technologies in order to reduce costs.

The current economic climate has caused cuts in IT budgets across many organisations across many industries, yet at the same time business are looking to increase customer retention and profitability. End users are now demanding more from fewer network resources, so it is clear that companies must investigate new, innovative solutions at an attractive procurement price point.

“The credit crunch has presented many ongoing challenges for businesses,” said Extreme Networks’ Director for UK and Ireland, Gary Newbold. “A thorough review of an organisation’s communication infrastructure will identify areas where significant savings can be made. Extreme has been winning business from our competitors recently by being able to demonstrate a clear advantage. Customers have made the comparisons between our offerings and those of their incumbent system and acted accordingly.”

With businesses focused on reducing costs associated with IT, and looking for the best available TCO, it is important that they source products that meet the requirements of 21st century users. To help organisations realise the best value of their IT investments, Extreme Networks can provide network solutions with 99.999% availability, reduced power consumption, and an automated close loop security that can be acquired at a lower cost when compared to other alternatives on the market. Reduced resource use and power consumption contribute to a lower TCO and increase the value of the IT investment.

“Businesses continue to look for ways to save on their IT budget, whilst delivering more services and improved performance to the end users,” adds Newbold. “They also want to realise the full potential of their networks, to justify their investment in IT during the credit crunch, and we are delighted to be able to offer a solution that will significantly reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs.”