IT Pros Struggle With Technology Sprawl, Software Consolidation
Techstrong ITSM, Friday, October 4th, 2024
Consolidation of IT is a top priority for most businesses, with 90% of IT professionals saying their organizations are focusing on software consolidation, according to a Quickbase survey of more than 1,000 IT professionals from the U.S. and UK.
However, nearly half of survey respondents said they feel overwhelmed by the challenges of tackling technology sprawl-the disconnected systems, scattered data and various point solutions.
The report also indicated 80% of respondents express frustration with managing software applications, with balancing costs and budgets adding to the stress.
The challenges faced by IT pros are not limited to technology but extend to human factors.
Employee pushback due to the potential loss of familiar tools and the need to learn new systems, along with concerns about data loss during consolidation efforts, are major hurdles.
These frustrations are expected to intensify, as 56% of respondents anticipate dedicating more time and resources to IT consolidation over the next year, while 73% expect to continue expanding software investments.