As-is Analysis and Digitization
TheCurrent analysis is the basis on which you can safely build your IT and digitalization projects. It serves as a starting block for any form of strategic IT planning and gives you a clear picture of your current technological equipment and options. The findings from oneCurrent analysis are crucial for making well-founded decisions and setting the right course for the future.
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To get a quick and precise overview of your IT structure and digital activities, theCurrent analysis cope well with the help of a checklist. The company can often carry out the analysis itself. An independent, objective view from outside, supported by broad specialist knowledge, can open up additional perspectives. A well-prepared meeting or workshop can often provide a solid starting point for planning future IT and digitalization projects.
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Detailed As-is analysis of the current digital infrastructure and IT landscape as an inventory of digitalization maturity including identification of optimization potential for your company.
Example checkliste for an as-is analysis
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1. IT policies and documentation
Analysis of all written documentation and guidelines.
☑︎ IT Proper Use Policy / Privacy Policy
☑︎ IAM Policy / Information Management Policy
☑︎ Password Policy / Incident/Disaster Procedure
☑︎ BYOD policies
☑︎ relevant frameworks if necessary (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, DIN or Cloud)
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2. Organizational structure of the company
Analyse theOrganizational structure including the responsible personnel aeven beyond IT.
☑︎ Organizational structure (flat/hierarchical, horizontal/vertical, organizational integration of IT)
☑︎ Overview of job positions and titles/goals and tasks of employees (with a focus on IT)
☑︎ IT/Digital Responsibility: Qualifications and Skills
☑︎ Communication channels (internal and external, are there standards/specifications/guidelines)
☑︎ Training and further education opportunities (with a focus on IT)
☑︎ Project management (structures/responsibilities/IT tools)
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3. Internal processes
Analysis of how a company functions, here with a focus on IT and digital.
☑︎ Management hierarchy / approval processes / meeting structures
☑︎ Time and Performance recording / productivity management
☑︎ Financial management / service level agreements (with IT relevance)
☑︎ Overview of all ongoing relevant projects (current and planned)
☑︎ Risk Assessment / Disaster Recovery Plans (for IT and General)
4. Existing IT
Inventory of all technological tools used in daily operations.
☑︎ Network infrastructure / access points
☑︎ Hardware / Software (standard and individual)
☑︎ Data storage / cloud applications
☑︎ External service providers and third-party providers (IT-based)
☑︎ List of all other relevant technological components related to IT
