News and Insights – May 2020

Strategic IT Reviews for Post-Pandemic Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted businesses worldwide, and many organisations are now navigating the transition to recovery. May 2020 marks a turning point — not just in operations, but in IT strategy. Many companies had to rapidly implement remote work, shift to cloud platforms, and bolster cybersecurity. But these stopgap solutions need a long-term strategy.

Strategic IT reviews are essential during this transitional phase. They help assess what's working, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure your infrastructure aligns with your business goals. In this issue, we guide you through what a post-pandemic IT review should look like — from asset management to change control and compliance.

What Should a Strategic IT Review Include?

• Workplace Readiness: Are your remote work systems secure and scalable?
• Cloud and SaaS Utilisation: Are you optimising your licensing and performance?
• Cybersecurity Posture: Did your emergency changes introduce risk?
• Hardware Lifecycle: Is there outdated or underutilised equipment?
• Backup and Continuity Plans: Can you recover from outages or cyberattacks?

Common Mistakes During Recovery

• Not documenting changes made during crisis-mode operations
• Failing to update internal policies and access controls
• Retaining temporary workarounds instead of implementing robust solutions

Take Action Now

This is the perfect time to reassess. We’ve prepared a simple self-assessment guide to help you determine where your IT operations may need attention.

Here is the IT Review Self-Assessment you can use with your internal team.