My new brakes were delayed and now won’t arrive until 8/21. That’s fine, I can limp by for now. But it got me thinking about brake maintenance and IT department comparison—and how alike they really are.
Just like car brakes, IT departments are often ignored until something goes wrong. The only other time we look at them is during a yearly inspection, where we usually say, “Yeah, we can get by another year.” Both are critical for safety and stability, and both can cause major disasters if they fail.
The shop quoted me $1,400 for new brakes. Instead, I ordered them myself for $142 and will install them. Huge difference in cost! This highlights the same truth in IT: upgrading networks, fixing software, or troubleshooting issues can be done at a fraction of the price—if you have the right people in place.
Preventive maintenance is key, whether it’s your car or your company’s IT infrastructure. If you ignore small fixes, you’ll eventually face much bigger (and more expensive) problems.
Want to see how I apply this mindset in IT leadership?
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When it comes to brakes—or IT—it’s all about investing in prevention before you’re forced to pay for a disaster.
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