In the current economy, many business owners and managers abide by the “do more with less” dictum. Unfortunately, most find that they continue to reap lackluster outcomes even after paring every extraneous expense from their budgets and eliminating capital investments. While making do with existing technology seems to be a fiscally responsible decision, lack of innovation in this area often impedes productivity and may actually increase overall costs.
Companies that develop expandable, scalable modernization strategies for the technology investments usually realize the best results over time. Regular, planned updates of effective systems promote increased efficiency and output, while replacement of outdated equipment, either by newer equipment or "rented" solutions including cloud technology, prevents ongoing outages and business interruptions as well as expenditures for repairs, and long-term uncertainty. Research indicates most companies spent 80 percent of their technology budgets maintaining existing systems; identification of solutions that lower costs while driving productivity, such as leased equipment and cloud services, fosters optimal modernization results. About the Author: With considerable experience in promoting efficiency and effectiveness in global operations, Paul Van Essche serves as a trusted advisor to clients in finance, banking, energy, and consumer goods. The owner of Van Essche and Associates, he oversees mergers and acquisitions, technology evaluation, and project start-ups. To contact Paul Van Essche, call 917-975-7947, and see his website www.vanessche.com.
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Paul van Essche has provided oversight on strategic projects for several clients in the private and public sectors. One of these projects was the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) endeavor to cope with the growing problem of paper ticket management, an effort which led to some of the first discussions and prototyping of e-ticketing ideas in the industry. Paul van Essche supervised this revolutionary project, which helped galvanize e-ticketing as a popular option for airline companies.
IATA continues to help its members find original and cost-effective solutions to the many challenges of running a successful airline. It defined eight areas of concentration for airlines that wish to remain prosperous and efficient in today’s travel market: focus, growth, agility, frugality, worthiness, balance, responsibility, and protection. These themes are designed to keep the executive teams of airline businesses inquisitive. The association proposes that these organizations continually ask themselves questions such as: How can we reduce costs? How can we boost revenue? How can we sharpen strategic direction? An interactive Path to Prosperity map can be found on the official IATA website. |
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