The CIOs handbook for IT cost optimization
Four ways to trim costs and fund innovation in your IT financial management


IT financial management (ITFM) is critical to IT cost optimization and IT budgets. It's essential to focus efforts on each layer of the IT value chain in order to retain momentum, and this asset is here to guide you on accurately applying ITFM principles.
This IBM eBook looks at the four steps CIOs can follow to optimize spend: scrutinize and apply ITFM principles, economize and eliminate waste, rationalize and avoid duplication, and commercialize to curb demand.
Download now to optimize IT costs and learn the questions to ask to ensure your IT cost analysis is crisp and conclusions are actionable.
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