A technology assessment evaluates the current state of a company’s IT infrastructure, systems, processes, and overall technological capabilities. The goal is to identify strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Infrastructure Evaluation
Assess hardware, networks, servers, and storage.
Evaluate the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of IT infrastructure.
Identify outdated or underperforming hardware.
Software and Applications Review
Analyze the current software stack and its alignment with business goals.
Check for unused licenses or outdated software.
Evaluate integration between tools and systems.
Cybersecurity Audit
Review security policies, firewalls, and data encryption practices.
Test for vulnerabilities in the system (penetration tests).
Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Data Management
Evaluate data storage solutions and backup processes.
Assess data accessibility, quality, and security.
Review analytics capabilities and reporting systems.
Process Efficiency and Automation
Examine workflows to identify manual or redundant tasks.
Explore automation opportunities using tools like RPA (Robotic Process Automation).
Cloud Readiness
Assess existing cloud services and potential for migration.
Evaluate cost-efficiency and security in current cloud setups.
Team and Skills Assessment
Analyze IT team capabilities and identify skill gaps.