e-Book – A Framework for Cost Management
This e-book details a business driven framework for cost optimization. An excellent resource for the CIO to understand how to cut fat without touching muscle. MUST Read! (550+ pages)
CIO Knowledge Base – Page 303
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A Taxonomy of Cloud Computing
This research paper proposes a new model for cloud computing services.
IT Cost Optimization Levers
This guide provides a detailed exploration of effective IT cost management strategies, offering businesses valuable insights into optimizing IT processes and reducing costs.
Building The New IT Capability
This research delved into the change in business climate and the resulting need for change in IT capability – reimagining IT is the name of the game for the CIO in 2011 and beyond.
Introduction to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
This article explains, in depth, the total cost of ownership (TCO) framework. It describes the benefits of TCO, shows how to apply it to procurement decisions and makes the connection between strategic cost management and TCO analysis. Finally, it presents case studies to illustrate the adoption and implementation of the TCO framework.
Rethinking IT Cost Management Strategies
Arguing that IT organization has no room to be squeezed more, the authors make the case for supply management as an effective way to optimize IT’s costs
Effective IT Cost Management
This whitepaper discusses using enterprise architecture as a tool for information technology (IT) cost management.
Guide to Total Cost Management Framework: An Integrated Approach to Portfolio, Program, and Project Management
This guide provides an integrated approach to total cost management (TCM), covering all aspects of cost management across portfolios, programs, and projects. It introduces methodologies, best practices, and frameworks that help organizations achieve strategic goals and manage resources effectively, supporting successful outcomes.
How Does IT Create Business Value?
This presentation discusses the IT organization at General Motors – key roles and responsibilities – and how it adds value to the business. (This is a pre-meltdown and bailout presentation so much might have changed since!)
Preparing for Cloud Computing
A discussion on cloud computing – what is it? why is it important? what are the deployment models? what are the risks and challenges? how to migrate to the cloud