All companies have to elevate the role of "IT". For too long decent laptops, software, systems have somehow been seen as a cost center, not a lever for growth or an investment to maximize. At the (very very) least decent laptops, tablets, video conferencing, mobile phones, sensible software, proper support isn't a luxury, is absolutely essential for modern working. At worst it's a multiplier effect for productivity, but it's even more likely to be a way to ensure you attract and retain the best staff, operate in wildly better ways, and transform your company. Those who see these things as something related to procurement and cap ex are in for a shock. …see more