
Case Study – Application Portfolio Management Using Enterprise Architecture
Explore how an Enterprise Ontology-based approach led this organization to significantly reduce IT costs and streamline services, setting a new standard for IT efficiency.

Explore how an Enterprise Ontology-based approach led this organization to significantly reduce IT costs and streamline services, setting a new standard for IT efficiency.
This presentation presents a strategic view to IT Governance (information technology governance). There are many good definitions, and discussions on IT Governance but this one focuses on the context, and outcomes related to the topic. CIOs will learn about IT Governance – what it it? why is it important? etc. – but in the context of key topics surrounding it such as business IT alignment, and risk management. Excellent Read! (100 pages)
This paper presents a simple but powerful process to rationalize IT project portfolios in large organizations. The secret sauce? Risk adjusted returns. Instead of simple return on investment (ROI), the process uses risk adjusted returns to rank IT initiatives. Good Read!
This in-depth presentation details a step by step process for risk management, internal controls audit, and compliance using COSO Framework.Excellent Read! (150 Pages)
This presentation provides an in depth discussion on creating an IT Governance capability in the enterprise with a focus on security, and risk management. It also provides guidance on the role of leadership in implementing an effective IT Governance program. Excellent Read! (200 pages) IT Governance leadership training presentation discusses

This detailed guide provides definitions, explanations, and a step by step process to perform application portfolio rationalization in the enterprise. An excellent resource for the CIO who wants to optimize assets to create the biggest bang for the IT buck! MUST Read! (150 pages)
This case study demonstrates the detailed step-by-step process used by a professional services firm to optimize enterprise IT Operations. The approach is two pronged: 1) align operations with business objectives 2) optimize operations based upon a best practices framework. The outcome is efficient, and effective IT operations that provide the biggest bang for the IT buck! (200 pages)

This ITG guide provides a comprehensive framework for maximizing business value through effective IT governance. It dives into the core principles of IT governance, offering CIOs actionable strategies for aligning IT initiatives with business objectives. Covering topics like risk management, resource optimization, and performance monitoring, this guide helps ensure IT investments generate significant returns.

This IT Cost Optimization Roadmap offers CIOs a comprehensive plan to reduce costs and enhance efficiency in IT operations. It details strategies such as financial transparency, outsourcing, and operational excellence, supported by practical case studies and examples.
This research explored the state of Project Portfolio Management (PPM), and emerging trends in its practice. Excellent resource for a CIO to understand what other organizations are doing in PPM, how they have implemented it, where is the discipline headed, and what are some practices that might produce better outcomes.