The pace of technological change and what that technology can do has always been rapid. Making the right purchasing decisions can be dependent on many factors, adding to that confusion. An ICT Audit helps bring clarity to your decision making, decisions that will prove to be of real benefit to your business growth.

1. ICTAuditing An ICT business audit can look at and inform you of 5 important aspects of your business. Reporting back and making recommendations for development.

3. with suppliers

4. within the business

5. with other significant individuals or organisationsIn f orm a tion Needs o f the Business

6. Technology Presently Available to the Business T e c hnology P r esently Current Hardware Current Software Mobile technologies Current Web Sites and internet technologies Social Networks A v ail ab le to the Business

7. T e c hnology P r esently A v ail ab le to the Business Building up the ICT Picture In f orm a tion Needs o f the Business

8. Business Data Held and Used by the Business Business D a ta Held and Used Current systems for managing business data: manual and electronic Critical business data Data security b y the Business

9. T e c hnology Business D a ta P r esently Held and Used A v ail ab le to b y the Business the Business Building up the ICT Picture In f orm a tion Needs o f the Business

10. ICT Capability within the Business Individual skills, understanding and knowledge Individual Qualifications Training history ICT C a p a bility within the Business

11. T e c hnology Business D a ta P r esently Held and Used A v ail ab le to b y the Business the Business Buildingup the ICT Picture In f orm a tion Needs o f the Business ICT C a p a bility within the Business

12. Management and Leadership Roles and responsibilities Decision making Man a g ement and Leade r ship

13. T e c hnology Business D a ta P r esently Held and Used A v ail ab le to b y the Business the Business The Complete ICT Picture In f orm a tion Needs o f the Business ICT C a p a bility Man a g ement within the and Business Leade r ship

14. The advantages of an ICTaudit: The ICT audit becomes the basis for an ICT/IT development plan that dovetails with existing business planning. Helps ensure best use of existing Information Technology within a business. Ensures ‘ownership’ of the technology available to a business. Identifies specific training needs. Give clarity of knowing ‘where you are now’ and where development pathways should lead. Puts a business in the best position for future informed decision making.