Crown Information Management has just published “Challenging complexity: a guide for managing information more simply.” This complementary guide tackles the growing challenge organisations face as systems multiply, data scatters and compliance demands tighten.
Key highlights
- The state of complexity: Today’s knowledge workers lose up to two hours daily to searching for data, costing businesses roughly 25 percent of productive time and driving frustration that can fuel staff turnover.
- Financial impact: Organisations often pay for overlapping licences, with studies showing up to one-third of software spend on unused or duplicate subscriptions, while 30 to 40 percent of large-firm IT budgets slip into shadow IT.
- Security risk: Every unmanaged app is an entry point for attackers. Nearly half of cyberattacks can be traced to shadow IT or forgotten systems.
- Compliance challenges: Fractured data stores make consistent application of retention, privacy and audit controls nearly impossible. Under GDPR, fines can rise to 4 percent of global revenue: British Airways paid £20 million in 2018.
What are the learnings?
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And looking to the future
Simplification isn’t a one-time project. As AI-driven analysis, machine learning and zero-trust security mature, keeping every capability connected to a single system of record will be vital. Our guide encourages regular reviews, rule updates and staff training to stay ahead of emerging risks and regulations.
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