This IDC Perspective explores how modern IT cost control capabilities empower CIOs and IT leaders to enhance their enterprise’s resilience, spur innovation, and enable market leadership in a fast-moving, technology-enabled economy. As enterprises navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic economic landscape, CIOs are at the forefront of managing IT costs while driving innovation and growth.To achieve these outcomes, IDC advises CIOs and IT leaders to leverage advanced IT cost management strategies that align with their strategic business objectives and drive operational efficiencies.“By harnessing modern IT cost control, CIOs and IT leaders can build agile organizations well equipped to navigate the rapid pace of technological change and sustain competitive advantages in the marketplace,” says Serge Findling, adjunct research advisor, IT Executive Programs (IEP) at IDC.
Executive Snapshot
Situation Overview
Understanding the Future IT Cost Control Framework
FinOps: Financial Operations for the Cloud Era
GreenOps: Sustainable IT Cost Management
ITAM: Optimizing Asset Management
Building a Proactive and Adaptive Cost Control Capability
Strategic Road Map for CIOs and Technology Leaders
Assess Your Current State
Develop a Phased Implementation Plan
Take an Iterative Approach
Design a Flexible and Well-Architected Cloud Solution
Learn, Improve, and Iterate
Advice for the Technology Buyer
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