Professional Services Offer Much Needed Best Practices for Information Management and Data Storage, New AberdeenGroup Report Says2 August 2006
Companies are leaning on professional service providers to help them align information and data management initiatives with corporate goals, according to a new benchmark report from AberdeenGroup.
More than 72% of companies responding to an Aberdeen survey, which formed the basis for the report, state that higher-than-expected costs and redesigning business processes are the primary challenges they face in managing their information and data initiatives. Understanding the major business drivers and benefits for using services to support an information management and data storage strategy communicate just how critical these services are, according to the report, 'Professional Services, Consulting for Information Management & Data Storage.'
The survey found that more than 34% of Best in Class companies leverage professional services to align their information management policies with corporate objectives. "In looking across the landscape of professional services offerings and solutions for information management and data storage, it is evident that the upfront scoping and planning work is the most significant type of effort companies need to drive their information agenda," says Alex Adamopoulos, Research Director, Data Management Research, at Aberdeen.
Adamopoulos offers companies these recommendations for information governance strategies:
1. Develop an information strategy for your enterprise;
2. Implement industry standards and best practices for information
management and data storage programs; and
3. Redesign technology and redefine business process.
Professional Services, Consulting for Information Management & Data Storage examines how companies are leveraging specific information management and data storage services to meet their core objectives and drive alignment with the rest of the enterprise.
More than 55 organizations participated in the quantitative study, including Sara Lee, Yahoo!, Canon, Broad and Cassel, HealthMarkets, and several others.
To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/source.asp?cid=3296&pid=PRAA080106
The report has been made available to the public due to the underwriting of Deloitte Consulting and EMC Corp.
AberdeenGroup, Inc. provides fact-based research and insights focused on the global, technology-driven value chain. Aberdeen's benchmarking, market and solution assessments, sales acceleration programs, and conferences support Global 5000 value chain and technology executives and the solution providers who serve them.
For more information, visit http://www.aberdeen.com or call 617-723-7890.
Contact:
Alex Adamopoulos, AberdeenGroup
617-854-5237, alex.adamopoulos@aberdeen.com
Source: prnewswire
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