The document discusses IT simplification. It notes that IT complexity brings challenges for businesses like reduced flexibility and time to market. Simplifying IT infrastructure can provide resources to application development teams immediately and free up IT staff time. Factors leading to IT complexity include corporate M&A activity, decentralized business units, legacy systems, and the need to support greater business demands. Approaches to reduce complexity include simplifying processes, consolidating applications, automating and integrating systems, adopting a converged infrastructure, and reducing sourcing complexity. Benefits of IT simplification include reduced IT staffing needs, a reduced server footprint, consolidated vendor rosters, and unlocked value for investing in technology.