IT Year-End Reviews: Why You Need to Book Now for a Smooth 2026
As the end of the year approaches, IT leaders face a critical opportunity: finalizing year-end tasks that will set the stage for a strong and secure 2026. These weeks are not just about closing out projects - they’re about preventing costly downtime, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance.
The challenge? Year-end review appointments book up quickly, and waiting until December could mean missing your window. Now is the time to schedule your IT Year-End Review with ICG.
Our proven checklist ensures nothing slips through the cracks. Whether it’s renewing software licenses, testing disaster recovery plans, or performing cybersecurity audits, a proactive approach in Q4 will save you headaches - and budget - in the new year.
ICG’s IT Year-End Review Checklist
(Follow proper change management processes to ensure all departments approve any changes.)
- Review IT contracts – Check ISP, Telecom, and SaaS subscriptions (Office 365, business apps) for renewal dates and rate changes.
- Check software for End-of-Life – Include business applications and their foundational components (SQL Server, server OS, etc.).
- Verify hardware warranties – Ensure all infrastructure hardware warranties and renewals are current.
- Plan next year’s projects – Identify IT needs for 2026 before finalizing your budget.
- Budget for upgrades – Account for planned hardware changes and new technology investments.
- Schedule a cybersecurity assessment – Engage a trusted third party for a full review.
- Perform a security audit – Include penetration testing, stale account removal, password policy reviews, and group policy updates.
- Verify cyber insurance compliance – Ensure you meet all coverage requirements.
- Update security software – Check EndPoint protection, monitoring tools, and all related software.
- Review regulatory compliance changes – Stay current with industry and government requirements.
- Deliver security awareness training – Train new hires; ICG offers annual security training classes.
- Update IT infrastructure documentation – Keep all system and process documentation accurate.
- Schedule independent health checks – ICG offers full Technology Systems Reviews (TSR) for major upgrades.
- Test backup and disaster recovery plans – Ensure data integrity and business continuity.
Why Act Now?
When you partner with ICG, you are not just checking boxes - you are securing your operations for the year ahead. Our expert team will:
- Audit and optimize your IT environment
- Identify potential vulnerabilities before they become problems
- Ensure full compliance with regulations and insurance requirements
- Provide a clear, actionable plan for 2026
Do not wait - appointments for year-end reviews fill quickly. Secure your spot now and head into the new year with confidence.