In today's world, most organisations have a significant amount of ICT infrastructure already in
place. Capacity Planning involves assessing the ability of that infrastructure to meet present
and future demands. With thorough analysis of current information processing and dissemination needs,
it is possible to design an infrastrucure establishment or upgrade path which will allow new and/or
additional technology to be rolled out on a just-in-time basis. Long-term cost savings are the major
advantage of a planned approach to infrastructure management.
Another related process is Strategic ICT Planning, which combines elements of capacity planning
with a broader view of business IT needs. Whilst capacity planning often refers to the analysis of basic
infrastructure needs alone, strategic ICT planning usually extends to higher-level needs, such as application
software, staff training, ICT-related policies and related business processes.
For more information, or for a confidential discussion of your organisation's infrastructure planning
and establishment needs, contact saosce at
info@saosce.com.au.