{"id":15728,"date":"2025-01-27T12:58:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dicos.de\/?p=15728"},"modified":"2025-03-20T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:38:08","slug":"a-guide-for-it-managers-costs-under-control-performance-on-the-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dicos.de\/en\/magazin\/a-guide-for-it-managers-costs-under-control-performance-on-the-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide for IT managers: costs under control, performance on the screen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Costs rise,<\/strong>
\nperformance decreases?<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Is this question also buzzing around in your head: As an IT manager, how can I reduce costs and increase performance at the same time? Finding the balance between these two goals is crucial. But how can these challenges be overcome efficiently? This blog post will provide you with a guide on how to keep costs under control and always keep an eye on the performance of your IT infrastructure.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-large” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/6″][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][dhsv_vc_media image=”12640″ image_width=”100%”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1719391806496{background-color: #e5e5e5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][vc_empty_space dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_column_text css=””]Table of contents<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Initial question: How do I keep an overview?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Smart cost control<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

IT performance at the highest level<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Costs under control, performance in view<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Smart solutions for your success<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The key to efficient IT management<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][vc_empty_space dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” dhsv_background_color=”bg_dark”][vc_row el_id=”Initial Question”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Initial question:<\/span> How do I maintain an overview?<\/h2>\n

A central question that IT managers ask again and again is:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][dhsv_vc_quote text=”\u2018How can I ensure that my IT budget is utilised efficiently while keeping the performance of our systems at the highest level?\u2019”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]To answer this question, it is crucial to know and understand the exact cost structure and performance requirements of your IT infrastructure. This understanding forms the basis for effective cost management and the optimisation of IT performance.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_id=”Cost Control”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Smart<\/span> cost control<\/h2>\n

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Cloud cost control<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Use cloud services efficiently and only pay for what you actually use. Choose the right providers and services that exactly match your needs and are flexibly scalable.<\/p>\n

Get to know Apptio now!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Budget planning and monitoring<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Plan your budget precisely and use smart tools for monitoring. Regular reviews help you to recognise deviations at an early stage and take targeted countermeasures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Efficient licence management<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Keep your licences under control and avoid unnecessary costs. Use licence management tools to manage only the licences that are actually used and prevent licence overruns.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” dhsv_background_color=”bg_dark”][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/6″][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_column_text css=””]Jetzt anmelden[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Apptio Event:<\/strong>
\nIT-Kosten im Griff?<\/h2>\n

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Apptio Cloudability:<\/span>
\nIT costs under control?<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]With Apptio Cloudability, you can radically visualise cost guzzlers and uncover decisive savings potential. Take back full control of your IT costs and get started with Apptio Cloudability today.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/6″][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space][dhsv_vc_button title=”more about Apptio” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dicos.de%2Fen%2Fapptio-cloudability%2F|title:mehr%20zu%20Apptio” alignment=”right”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium” dhsv_hideonmobile=”mobile-hidden”][vc_empty_space dhsv_emptyspace=”vc-margin-top-medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row el_id=”IT-Performance”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

IT performance<\/span> at the highest level<\/h2>\n

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Infrastructure in top form<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Use monitoring tools to identify and resolve bottlenecks at an early stage. AI-supported event management gives you full control over the entire IT landscape. Even dynamic environments are easy to manage.<\/p>\n

Get to know IBM Cloud Pak for AIOps now!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Efficient automation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Take the pressure off your team by automating recurring tasks. This frees up time for more demanding tasks and reduces stress.<\/p>\n

Get to know Ansible & AWX now!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Network optimisation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Optimise your network for maximum performance. Keep your network infrastructure up to date and carry out regular updates. Use network management tools to monitor data traffic and avoid bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Costs under control,<\/span> performance in view<\/h2>\n

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1. analysing current IT costs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The first step is to analyse current IT expenditure in detail:<\/p>\n