What to Include in Your Year End IT Infrastructure Review
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and prepare for the year ahead. Most businesses enter the new year with goals to grow, streamline operations, and improve profitability. Since technology underpins nearly every aspect of business today, a year-end IT infrastructure review is one of the smartest ways to position your company for success.
A comprehensive IT infrastructure review helps identify areas for optimization, cost savings, and risk reduction, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.
Why a Year-End IT Infrastructure Review Matters
Businesses that leverage technology effectively not only grow faster—they’re also more resilient. According to IBM, companies with an incident response plan reduce data breach costs by 61%, and those using security AI and automation can cut costs by up to 70%.
Before the calendar flips to next year, take time to conduct a thorough IT infrastructure review with your internal team or managed IT services provider. It’s a proactive step toward a more secure, efficient, and profitable future.
What to Include in Your IT Infrastructure Review
1. Technology Policies
Outdated policies lead to confusion and noncompliance. Review and update your tech policies to reflect current work environments—especially if you’ve adopted hybrid or remote work. Communicate changes clearly to staff to reinforce best practices.
2. Disaster Recovery Planning
When was your last incident response drill? Do employees know what to do in a cyberattack or natural disaster? Update your disaster recovery plan and schedule training sessions for early 2026.
3. IT Pain Points & Employee Feedback
Before making upgrades, gather input from your team. What tools do they love or loathe? What slows them down? Employee feedback helps you prioritize improvements that boost productivity and morale.
4. Privileged Access & Orphaned Accounts
Audit admin-level accounts and permissions. Remove access that’s no longer needed and close orphaned accounts to reduce your attack surface. Fewer privileged accounts = lower risk.
5. Upgrade & Transformation Planning
Avoid reactive IT decisions. Conduct a vulnerability assessment and build a roadmap for upgrades. Planning ahead helps you budget wisely and avoid costly surprises.
6. Cloud Usage & Shadow IT
Evaluate your cloud environment for unused apps or redundancies. Identify any shadow IT—tools employees use without approval—and either integrate them securely or phase them out.
7. Customer-Facing Technology
Put yourself in your customer’s shoes. Is your website easy to navigate? Is your contact process smooth? Optimize these touchpoints to improve user experience and conversion rates.
Ready to Future-Proof Your IT?
As a locally owned IT services and consulting company, we specialize in helping businesses like yours conduct a thorough IT infrastructure review and build strategic plans for the future.
Let’s make next year your most secure and productive year yet. Contact us today to schedule your IT infrastructure review.
