Risk on IT Infrastructure Projects
Identifying the risk on IT infrastructure projects is a key to viable cost & schedule analysis. While working on risk identification I ran across this list which is a decent starting point for IT Infrastructure risks. I will post enhancements to this risk list as they are determined:
From http://www.projectmanagement.net.au/infrastructure_risks
Schedule | Unscheduled changes/delays |
Personnel turning up without notification | |
Non-conformance – not starting/failures | |
Reliance on external sub-contractors/organisations | |
Technical | Unplanned/unapproved changes |
Disasters | |
New design not working | |
Version control problems | |
Hardware failure | |
Software failure | |
Incorrect image/version loaded | |
Integration with existing systems | |
Personnel | Changes of personnel – CUSTOMER/Vendor |
Lack of skills/knowledge | |
Not aware of policy/procedures | |
Logistical/Equipment | Supply availability |
Physical storage of equipment on arrival – security | |
Contingency equipment availability | |
User | Not aware of Vendor schedule/activities |
Inability to perform core business activities | |
Inability to perform non-core business activities | |
User expectations | |
Confusion about CUSTOMER/Vendor responsibilities | |
Loss of data | |
Data not moved to C:userid | |
Project Management | Lack of detailed site information |
Lack of reporting | |
Unaware of Customer site requirements | |
Absence of quality control/management process built into plan | |
Absence of issue log/change request log/configuration management log | |
Role confusion | |
Lack of issue identification – trends | |
Inconsistent project documentation |