1) Do more with less.
In today’s economic climate, if you can extend the life of your existing infrastructure by properly servicing it and maintaining it, then you will need to purchase less equipment. That is more capital you have to spend on more important resources, such as people or staff.

2) Demand the best.
Ask yourself: "Am I getting the absolute best from those responsible for my IT. Are all my providers living up to my expectations?" You should be able to increase your service levels, without increasing your budget, and in some cases, lowering it.

3) Spend if it Saves.
Innovation and automation could increase efficiencies within our organization. Replacing aging/failing equipment will increase performance. If making investments in your infrastructure provides you with a quick and measurable return on investment which will save you money, then you should do it.

4) Finance.
Contrary to what you may be reading, credit is available. There are many financing programs available directly from manufacturers to help you purchase their products. Preserve your cash; use theirs.

5) Leverage incentive and rebate programs.
There are numerous incentive programs available from technology manufacturers such as Microsoft, HP, ShoreTel, Cisco, etc. The trick is knowing where to find them and how to take advantage.

CALL OR EMAIL brightstack (212-812-9450, info@brightstack.com), LET'S DISCUSS OUR FREE AUDITS. LET US ASSESS YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE AND SEE IF THERE ARE WAYS TO BETTER MAINTAIN IT.

DID YOU KNOW THAT:
HP Procurve is offering rebates of 10% off list for trade-ins? Get rid of that 10 year old switch and receive a rebate for 10% of list of the switch (regardless of any other discounts or incentives that are applicable).

ShoreTel is offering to pay the first 3 months of your lease payments as well as a discount program for new customers.

Microsoft is offering financing with 6 months of no payments (which you can use to finance hardware and services, as long as you purchase 1 Microsoft license).