2024 IT Trend Readiness Checklist

This checklist is designed to help businesses evaluate their readiness to embrace key IT trends in 2024.

🔐 Security and Cyber Resilience

• Do we have endpoint detection and response in place?
• Are MFA and conditional access enforced for all users?
• Has a cybersecurity awareness program been run in the past 12 months?

🏠 Remote Access and Collaboration

• Is our remote access environment secure and monitored?
• Are tools like M365 or Google Workspace fully utilised?
• Can staff collaborate from anywhere without productivity loss?

🤖 AI and Automation

• Have we identified repetitive tasks that could be automated?
• Are AI tools being trialled for support, analysis, or content?
• Is there a governance policy for AI use in the business?

☁️ Cloud and Cost Control

• Are we tracking cloud usage and spend by department or team?
• Are there inactive services or oversized workloads running?
• Is there a process for rightsizing or retiring cloud assets?

🧰 Tool Consolidation and Rationalisation

• Do multiple tools offer overlapping features?
• Can we reduce spend by consolidating vendors?
• Is there a central dashboard for visibility across tools?