IDC PlanScape: Application Criticality Assessment

This IDC PlanScape provides a framework for assessing application criticality in preparation for a modernization effort. When developing applications in-house, modernize the development environment as well. According to Gerald Johnston, IDC adjunct research advisor, "A comprehensive assessment of application criticality is not just about understanding the current landscape, but about preparing for the future."

IDC PlanScape Figure

Executive Summary

Why Is an Application Criticality Assessment Important?

What Is an Application Criticality Assessment?

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of an Application Criticality Assessment?

Advice for Technology Buyers

• Strategic
  • Application Criticality Assessment and Modernization
  • Define and Develop Criticality Tier Levels
  • Example of Application Criticality Levels for Large Financial Services Companies
  • Collaboration and Awareness
  • Application Assessment and Modernization
  • Aligning Applications to Defined Platform Solutions
  • Tools for Application Inventory and Management
• Tactical
  • Collect Inventory Information
  • Define Inventory Attributes
  • Example Application Inventory and Criticality Assessment
  • What Is an Application?
  • Application Portfolio

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