Rapid Economic Justification (REJ) of Technology Projects
A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimizing IT Investments that Forge Alliances Between IT and Business.
IT Governance Knowledge – Page 110
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Overview of Function Point Analysis
IT Strategies fail on poor execution. Function point analysis is a tool to make better implementation decisions before money is spent on them! Good overview of the tool and approach.
Practical ROI Metrics: A CIO’s Quick Reference to Measuring Project Value
This practical overview equips CIOs and IT professionals with actionable ROI metrics and straightforward cost-benefit models for evaluating technology and software process improvements. Featuring clear definitions, step-by-step examples, and detailed methods for SPI frameworks like Inspections, PSP, TSP, SW-CMM®, ISO 9001, and CMMI®, this guide enables precise financial assessments and informed investment decisions, enhancing strategic resource allocation and organizational efficiency.
IT Spending: The Myths of Benchmarking
Before you benchmark, read this article!
Is Shadow IT Out-of-Control?
Yankee Group calls it “consumerism” but this is old wine. Shadow IT has its pitfalls. Can you create a winning model that leverages its benefits?
A Framework for IT Investment Management
A framework for IT Investment Management – also covers the process and maturity model. Must Read!
Spending Smarter: Rebalancing IT Budget
How can a CIO create value when most of the budget is spent "keeping the lights on"? Is there a way out of this dilemma? Read On…
7 Places To Clean the Clutter in I.T.
Where is the fat? If HP has it right, then this article shows you the places where you can cut IT fat.
Use true IT costs to engage apathetic business managers in IT planning
According to this study, Business Unit Heads are not concerned about IT Costs as they represent only 2-5% of their budgets. Really?
IT Consolidation and the Bottom Line
There are few more ready means of improving earnings per share than the consolidation and rationalization of IT systems, hardware, networks and other infrastructure. In fact, this isn’t about technology at all: It’s a business decision with profound balance-sheet implications.