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

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.
November 30, 2018 30 Nov'18
AWS License Manager spotlights BYOL compliance

Many AWS customers use the bring-your-own-license model. Now, the cloud vendor has given them a tool to ensure they comply with third-party contract agreements.
November 12, 2018 12 Nov'18
Cloud cost management tools heat up with Apptio sale

Why does private equity firm Vista Equity Partners want to pay nearly $2 billion for IT spend analytics vendor Apptio? Here's a clue: It's the rise of hybrid cloud.

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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
business process outsourcing (BPO)

Business process outsourcing, or BPO, is a business practice in which one organization hires another company to perform a process task that the hiring organization requires for its own business to operate successfully. Continue Reading

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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
How to measure usability when selecting an RPA tool

If an RPA tool isn't user-friendly and isn't built for the long term, chances are the dividends won't be immediate. Read this before choosing your RPA tools. Continue Reading
IT Priorities survey predicts 2018 IT strategy for tech pros

In TechTarget's annual IT Priorities survey, information technology professionals across industries provide a glimpse of their 2018 IT strategy plans and pet projects. Continue Reading

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Contract risk management: Focus on these 6 areas

Inspecting vendor contracts for risk is increasingly important as CIOs scramble to stay nimble in a volatile economy. ClearEdge Partners explains how to protect your interests. Continue Reading
How to write an RFP and statement of work for an IT services contract

Master how to write an RFP and statement of work to get the IT services you need using these best practices from consulting firm ClearEdge Partners. Continue Reading
Improve your IT contract negotiations by focusing on 5 factors

When buying technology, a bare-knuckle approach rarely succeeds. To get a good IT deal, CIOs should pay heed to five transformations driving businesses, ClearEdge's CEO says. Continue Reading

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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
Enterprise digitization's secret ingredient: Fusion teams

Cross-functional or 'fusion' teams are critical to meeting fast-changing digital challenges. Here are the four must-have team attributes for successful enterprise digitization. Continue Reading