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Is IT spending always an investment?

21-07-2016 2:07pm

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euser1984

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Thanks.

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#2 21-07-2016 2:21pm

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No. It can be an expense, a waste of money, or even great value. Take your pick!

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#3 21-07-2016 2:28pm

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OK, so it's just a case of always "approaching" it as if it were an investment then, is it?

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#4 21-07-2016 2:30pm

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euser1984 wrote: »

Thanks.

tbh yes IT is an investment its an integral part of pretty much all businesses today and in some cases all / every aspect of the business.

You should research the ITIL Model to give further insight as to how IT and its processes can assist your business.

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#5 21-07-2016 2:34pm

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The question "Is spending on any reaource always an investment?" is just as broad and hard to answer.
"IT" for what business goal needs to be answered first.

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#6 21-07-2016 2:40pm

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The original post is without context, is it a question about capital investment or running costs or what specifically?

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