Discussion Post: Impact of Long-Term Infrastructure Decisions
Read the Forbes articles HSBCVoice: Do You Need an IT Infrastructure Upgrade? and 9 Questions To Ask Before Signing a Cloud Computing Contract.
Assume you are a network manager, and you are considering a long term contract for network equipment and/or services. Why is it important to consider carefully the decisions that will commit the firm for a long period of time?
Discuss three reasons for carefully considering long-term decisions, and describe three examples of how a poor decision in these areas might affect the organization's ability to be successful. Include specifics where possible.
Are their approaches logical? Are they missing important elements that should be considered? What other areas might they want to consider?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.