1. Application Portfolio Optimization

2. Application Portfolio Optimization
The entire transformation process is based on a multi-layered approach that bolsters the enterprise to evangelize the portfolio that has more affinity to adopt the state of the art technology

3. Adoption of Big business changes to avoid extinction
Drivers & Challenges
Adoption of Big business changes to avoid extinction
New technology adaptation - Proliferation of channels like Mobility, Cloud, Analytics and devices as drivers of change
Transformation-focused, top-down leadership – new vision and abilities, bold business goals, strategic investment in new technologies to stay ahead in competition
Customer at center - Understanding customer behavior and evolving as per their new needs for enhanced experience
Disruptive business ecosystem-innovative business models realized through new services like IoT devices, mobility solutions, robotics etc.
Low visibility into Application Landscape
Lack of an updated Application Inventory as a single source of truth
No documentation/ repository for Application Dependencies
Application Performance not in accordance with business requirements resulting in subpar user experience
Globally dispersed organization supporting multiple disparate systems
Clogged with legacy systems
High and uncontrolled TCO
Lack of visibility on Mandatory Cost (OPEX)
Uncontrolled Discretionary Cost (CAPEX)
Outdated and low value applications consuming IT budget
Redundant applications performing similar functionality adding up to the maintenance cost

4. Rationalized Portfolio: Optimized CAPEX & OPEX:
Benefits
Rationalized Portfolio:
Reduced waste and redundancy through standardization of Processes, Applications and underlying Architecture by Standardization, Legacy footprint consolidation/ modernization and Decommissioning
Optimized CAPEX & OPEX:
Reduced costs across applications with a focus on operational efficiencies.
Business-outcome based financial models for Application Portfolio Rationalization
Business aligned IT:
Increased Business Agility and associated Organization Change Management
Enhanced alignment between IT and Business objectives
Better management of IT application and Infrastructure portfolio
Establishing Application Portfolio Transformation Office:
Set up a process of application portfolio management with a focus on continuous improvements in the capabilities to drive on going cost efficiency

5. Approach & Methodology
HCL follows a phased approach which is catalysed by industrialized processes, templates, and tools to deliver adaptability & agility to the business
Explain EXACT framework

6. Application Portfolio Transformation Office - Continuous Journey
Current State
Transformation Layers
Future State
SYSTEM OF RECORDS
Common Processes supported by multiple applications
Multiple Service Delivery models
Decentralized Application Portfolio Strategy
Legacy Apps - Local Fit to Purpose Customizations – leading to reliance on local support team
SYSTEM OF RECORDS
Common Processes supported by common application
Global Central Application Delivery
Centralized Application Portfolio Strategy
Modernized Applications
Application Landscape on Cloud environment
SYSTEM OF DIFFERENTIATION
Standardized Best-of-Breed Solutions
Migration Factory – Cloud Migration
Migration Factory – Legacy Modernization
Migration Factory - Decommission
SYSTEM OF DIFFERENTIATION
Applications non-standardized
Shadow IT Spend
SYSTEM OF INNOVATION
Continuous Transformation of Application Landscape.
Agile Innovation Framework Adopted
Knowledge Sharing enabled
SYSTEM OF INNOVATION
Limited – Siloed
Knowledge Sharing not enabled
HOSTING
Multiple Data Centres
HOSTING
Cloud Hosting
SaaS Adoption