IT Review & Strategy Development for Taylor & Emmet

A full IT review leading to the development of an IT strategy

Executive Summary
Client challenge:
Taylor & Emmet requested a full ‘root and branch’ review of their IT that would lead to an IT strategy. The review covered the following areas:

• Infrastructure – Including the networks, the servers and computer room hardware, communications links (network connectivity and broadband capacity), backups and business continuity.
• Software – Covering all key elements of the firm’s IT software to assess whether the current software was effective and appropriate.
• IT Team and Resourcing – Analysis of the capabilities of the IT team and whether the right level of resourcing was in place.
• A detailed staff IT survey to understand user needs and perceptions.