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Q1 : What are the top IT priorities for you in the current fiscal year?

A.		Security
B.		Virtualisation
C.		Network efficiency
D.		Other – please expand

Q2 : What is the funding outlook for the next year?

A.		Unchanged – all planned projects will be funded
B.		Reduced – only must-do projects to maintain operational equilibrium are being funded
C.		Pragmatic optimism – projects exhibiting business case payback within short-term (3-6 months) might be funded
D.		Other – please expand

Q3 : What specific objectives do you have for the current fiscal year?

A.		Report a measurable and increased ROI from overall IT operation
B.		Cut down recurring operating costs through outsourcing or new technologies
C.		Increase user efficiency to cope with increased work load and decrease in workforce
D.		Support new application strategies
E.		Tighten your Information Security and IT Governance
F.		Other – please expand

Q4 : What operational challenges are you and your teams facing at present?

A.		Network availability/uptime (locating, diagnosing and resolving network faults)
B.		Ability to predict infrastructure capacity to meet planned demand
C.		Ability to increase Data Centre capacity/efficiency within current footprint
D.		Need to generate further efficiencies from existing IT estate
E.		Other – please expand

Q5 : To what extent have you implemented Optimisation solutions in your business?

A.		Not at all
B.		Implemented some hardware/software solutions on tactical basis
C.		Adopted holistic approach to audit, plan and implement range of solutions to improve efficiencies from existing infrastructure

Q6 : Have you undertaken any specific optimisation exercises around your

A.	Network infrastructure?	Yes No Not Applicable
B.	Data Centre(s)?	Yes No Not Applicable
C.	Information Security?	Yes No Not Applicable

Q7 : How many employees are there in your organisation?

A.		0-50
B.		51-100
C.		101-250
D.		251+

Q8 : How many office / branch locations do you have within the GCC?

A.		1-3
B.		4-10
C.		11-20
D.		21+

Q9 : How large is your IT function?

A.		0-5
B.		6-10
C.		11-20
D.		21-50
E.		50+

Q10 : Do you manage Data Centre(s) in-house or outsource to 3rd party?

A.		In-house
B.		3rd party