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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Limited-Time Download: Sizing Your SaaS Deal Correctly
Most customers fail to accurately forecast their licensing demand which leads to over-and under-buying whereby users squander their negotiating leverage or eat up the discount they earned by buying underutilized shelf-ware. Use this resource to learn how to dodge those potential traps and how to apply deal sizing best practices to optimize your IT spend.
IT spending and budgeting News
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May 14, 2020
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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.
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March 23, 2020
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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.
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March 12, 2019
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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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November 30, 2018
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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.
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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
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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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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
Evaluate IT spending and budgeting Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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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
Manage IT spending and budgeting
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to effectively manage your IT team working from home
For IT staff to be able to work and provide support for other employees in a remote setting, organizations must first ensure they have the proper setup and infrastructure in place. Continue Reading
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4 ways CIOs can drive IT cost savings during the pandemic
Here are four ways to drive tech savings amid the COVID-19 pandemic that can both yield quick wins and position organizations to better endure the pandemic's effects. Continue Reading
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How CIOs can achieve cloud cost savings in 3 steps
With this three-pronged cloud savings framework, organizations can alleviate the enterprise IT cost pressures they're experiencing as a result of the pandemic in as little as 30 days. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IT spending and budgeting Issues
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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
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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
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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