Jim Elkin, a consultant at Analysys Mason, said that generating new sales leads, data storage and communications are obvious areas where firms can benefit from embracing IT.
He also claimed that companies should begin to consider which IT jobs need to be performed in the coming year.
'IT departments should assess their current storage, archiving and retrieval systems in preparation for any sudden uplifts in storage,' the expert recommended.
Mr Elkin suggested that companies should examine how to make their IT infrastructure more environmentally-friendly, as the focus after the recession will be on how to make business green.
He also advised firms to find ways to extend the life of their existing desktop applications and infrastructures, because this will allow them to save money to reinvest in essential areas such as IT networks and core storage provision.
Recent research from industry analyst Gartner found that 62 per cent of chief executives believe that IT will be an important element of their post-recession strategy.
He also claimed that companies should begin to consider which IT jobs need to be performed in the coming year.
'IT departments should assess their current storage, archiving and retrieval systems in preparation for any sudden uplifts in storage,' the expert recommended.
Mr Elkin suggested that companies should examine how to make their IT infrastructure more environmentally-friendly, as the focus after the recession will be on how to make business green.
He also advised firms to find ways to extend the life of their existing desktop applications and infrastructures, because this will allow them to save money to reinvest in essential areas such as IT networks and core storage provision.
Recent research from industry analyst Gartner found that 62 per cent of chief executives believe that IT will be an important element of their post-recession strategy.
