Planning your IT budget for next year: where to start?
Drawing up a realistic IT budget for next year? Read where to start, what to take into account and how to make your IT costs predictable.
By Max HoltropThe end of the year is approaching, and that is the moment to get your IT budget for next year in order. But where do you start, and what should you take into account? In this article you read how to draw up a realistic IT budget, without surprises halfway through the year.
Start with what you have now
First map out what you pay now: licences, subscriptions, management, hardware and support. Costs often pile up unnoticed. An overview immediately shows where you can save or simplify.
Think ahead: what is changing?
- Growth or shrinkage. More or fewer staff means more or fewer workplaces.
- Replacement. Is hardware or a server nearing the end of its life?
- Security and compliance. Are steps needed, for example for NIS2?
- Projects. Is a migration or move planned?
Choose predictable costs
Surprises often arise from separate bills per incident or project. With a fixed price per workplace, as with a Modern Work workplace, you know in advance what it will cost. Quickly work out your situation with the IT cost calculator.
Have an independent look
A good IT budget starts with insight. We give independent IT advice on your costs, your contracts and what you really need next year. Schedule a no-obligation consultation and we will line it up together.
Good to know
When is the best time to plan my IT budget?
The last quarter of the year is a good moment, so you enter the new year with a clear budget and plan. That way you prevent surprises halfway.
How do I make my IT costs predictable?
By choosing a fixed price per workplace instead of separate bills per incident or project. Then you know in advance what it will cost.
What belongs in an IT budget?
Licences, management, security, support, hardware and planned projects such as migrations. A good overview shows where you can save or simplify.
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