IT spending and budgeting

CIOs are constantly changing their IT spending and budgeting plans as many organizations are forced to do more with less, and limited financial, human and technical resources can often make things stressful for CIOs. Find the latest IT spending and budgeting information and advice for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.

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IT spending and budgeting News

August 31, 2020 31 Aug'20
Some enterprise architects face layoffs with COVID cost cuts

Some companies are reducing their enterprise architecture teams or reassigning staff to other IT tasks to cope with budget tightening in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
IT spending now expected to decline 5.1% in face of pandemic

Spending on PCs and mobile devices in 2020 is expected to take the biggest hit, according to analyst firm IDC -- but spending on IT infrastructure will rise.
March 23, 2020 23 Mar'20
Coronavirus pandemic ups the IT contract negotiation game

IT contract negotiation has always been a difficult dance between customers and vendors, but the coronavirus pandemic means there are new rules to navigate on both sides.
March 12, 2019 12 Mar'19
Trump 2020 budget calls for more RPA, better CX

The Trump 2020 budget calls for ways to upgrade the consumer experience with RPA and user-friendly interfaces. But legacy systems continue to take the lion's share of IT funds.

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CIO (Chief Information Officer)

A chief information officer (CIO) is the corporate executive in charge of information technology (IT) strategy and implementation. Continue Reading
How to negotiate a good software subscription agreement

A big mistake IT execs make in negotiating software subscription deals is overbuying. Here are seven steps from ClearEdge Partners' Rachel Annello that will lead to a better deal. Continue Reading
Make the case for a technology refresh strategy

A good portion of IT budgets are spent maintaining aging hardware. Energy efficiency, failure rates and potential downtime costs are all ways to justify regular hardware updates. Continue Reading

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IT spending priorities in 2020 shift to network management, UC

The global pandemic has temporarily slowed SD-WAN and campus network spending, but enterprises are still investing in network infrastructure, focusing on network management and UC. Continue Reading
Cost of moving to the cloud drops with time and experience

Can IT leaders save money by moving to the cloud? According to the research, some companies are already seeing significant cost savings with UCaaS. Continue Reading
Establishing a CCoE can secure your cloud cost savings

CIOs who made, or are considering making, the move to the cloud need to consider these three best practices to achieve real cost savings and efficiencies. Continue Reading

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COVID-19 jolts tech spending, spurs more flexible vendor terms

IT spending by companies in the early days of COVID-19 quickly turned to cost-cutting. Learn how vendors responded with new terms and aggressive discounting for new business. Continue Reading
A work-from-home reimbursement policy for network tech

A work-from-home reimbursement plan should drive better network and internet connectivity rates for remote workers and not just offset employees' existing bills. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity budget relies on planning and negotiation

Experts from Gartner and Forrester discuss how successful cybersecurity budgeting during these uncertain times requires planning, research and negotiation. Continue Reading

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6 tips for CIOs managing technical debt

Managing technical debt can be a challenge, but stepping back and positioning each project in the bigger picture can help minimize it going forward. Continue Reading
6 free IT strategic planning templates for CIOs

As technology has become a business differentiator, IT strategy is more crucial than ever. These IT strategic planning templates help CIOs make IT a business driver. Continue Reading
The information technology budgeting process: One CTO's experience

Budget surprises have the power to take a company's yearly plans from smooth to chaotic. Look at one CTO's journey through the information technology budgeting process in 2018. Continue Reading