IT spending and budgeting
CIOs are constantly changing their IT spending and budgeting plans as many organizations are forced to do more with less, and limited financial, human and technical resources can often make things stressful for CIOs. Find the latest IT spending and budgeting information and advice for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.
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22 Oct 2021
Gartner predicts IT spending to reach $4.5 trillion in 2022
Corporate boards will prioritize their digital tech initiatives, as fully remote work gives way to a thoughtful hybrid work model that places IT at the core of business operations. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2021
How to plan for the cost of unplanned downtime
Unplanned downtime can lead to serious consequences, including reputational harm, revenue loss and extra IT costs. Use these tips to plan for the unexpected. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2021
How to plan for the cost of unplanned downtime
Unplanned downtime can lead to serious consequences, including reputational harm, revenue loss and extra IT costs. Use these tips to plan for the unexpected. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2020
IT spending priorities in 2020 shift to network management, UC
The global pandemic has temporarily slowed SD-WAN and campus network spending, but enterprises are still investing in network infrastructure, focusing on network management and UC. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Make the case for a technology refresh strategy
A good portion of IT budgets are spent maintaining aging hardware. Energy efficiency, failure rates and potential downtime costs are all ways to justify regular hardware updates. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
Hunt down zombie VMs to trim Windows Server licensing costs
Temporary workloads can cause organizations to buy more Windows Server licenses than they need, but admins can track down zombie servers to consolidate workloads and keep costs down. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2017
Infrastructure, endpoints to drive UC tech budget boom in 2018
UC budgets are expected to rise in 2018 as organizations look to update aging voice infrastructure, promote user adoption and extend UC into contact centers. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2016
What business benefits does SAP S/4HANA Finance offer CFOs?
SAP S/4HANA Finance's intuitive interface, coupled with real-time information, is answering the needs of enterprise CFOs. Here's a look at seven of its features. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2014
Mobile technology changing India but government must legislate
Mobile technology is changing how Indian government and businesses operate but the regulatory environment must change if the country is to reach its potential Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2012
Relocated, remote workers may be worth financial risk
Fearing the financial risk, many companies are missing out on IT talent by not considering hiring remote workers or paying for relocation. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2012
Filling soft skills gap may be easier than you think
Some of our readers responded to a recent story about the perceived soft skills gap in IT suggesting the talent leaders are seeking could be all around them. Continue Reading
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10 May 2012
Mobile spending seeding a business revolution
Mobile computing is burning up the enterprise in more ways than one. A new report on mobile spending adds a piece of kindling to the rage. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2012
Shared services model puts focus on external customer
For Owens Corning CIO David Johns, a shared services model is key to a low-cost, high-value IT and business services delivery strategy. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2012
CIOs proving the value of technology investments
There's no easy way to prove the value of technology investments, but smart CIOs are finding new ones -- and smarter still, being proactive about it. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2011
Overtime pay limit could put CIOs in a tough spot
A bill limiting overtime pay for IT workers is one more example of politicians putting corporate interests ahead of individual workers, opponents say. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2011
CIO survey: IT budgets up, BI on top, challenges remain
SIM's annual CIO survey finds reason to celebrate -- IT budgets are trending up -- but how to gain a competitive edge from IT is a cause for concern. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2011
A gut check on technology hiring turns out to be a gut wrencher
With Labor Day approaching, it's time to check in with CIOs on technology hiring and budgets. One CIO's response was startling. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2010
Budgets, big data and staffing among top CIO concerns
Top CIO concerns for 2011 include wresting back centralized control through virtualization, and retaining staff on flat or slightly increased budgets. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2010
Chargeback process: An old model heralds changes in IT
With a chargeback process, the IT organization must not only think like a business, but also reorganize to include external services in its new role as trusted adviser. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2010
Does IT chargeback pave the way to outsourcing?
IT chargeback and the supply-and-demand model for IT impose fiscal discipline on business spending on technology. But do they lead to outsourcing? Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2010
IT chargeback: A political hot potato is tossed up by cloud computing
Measured service is the point of cloud computing, but IT chargeback isn't as simple as it sounds: Consider the metrics, the process, and the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2010
Enterprise resource planning management, the cloud and AT&T's pricing
Could enterprise resource planning management take on a different character in the cloud as a result of AT&T's new data-pricing plan for the iPhone? Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2010
Computer hardware upgrades and iPhone OS 4: When software spurs buying
It turns out iPhone OS 4 won't run on old hardware. In a similar vein, CIOs in 2010 are weighing computer hardware upgrades to keep up with business needs. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2010
Mobile phone management strategy in a cloud-based world
Mobile phone management strategies could be changing as cell phone carriers look at cloud-reminiscent pricing models. Would your mobile policies change? Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2010
Public sector challenges mitigated by IT governance framework
Addressing public sector challenges is made easier by having a strong IT governance framework in place, leading to the best possible service to residents. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2010
2009 IT lessons: How did the recession change your IT organization?
IT lessons from 2009 abound as enterprise CIOs and their IT organizations reflect on the recession and the benefits of IT cuts. What are your recession lessons for 2010 and beyond? Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2010
Merck, Chevron and BP are touting a new IT management framework
Can a new IT management framework from the Innovation Value Institute help IT mature and deliver business value? Merck, Chevron and BP hope so. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2010
2010 IT budgets are unsettled and unsettling
After a series of CIO interviews, here's our super-unscientific prognostication on IT budgets in 2010: IT spending and CIO priorities are all over the board. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2009
Gartner's top 10 strategic technologies for 2010
Gartner's list of technologies that bear examination during the next three years show an agile, mobile, secure enterprise that can spot early warning signs and predict trends. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2009
How will IT outsourcing play out in companies' recovery plans?
As the economy shows signs of turning the corner, will IT outsourcing re-emerge as a priority for companies? Or is insourcing the new trend? Share your thoughts with our blogger. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2009
Seeking affordable DR in Azerbaijan: IBM, SunGard, are you listening?
The world may be getting flatter, but disaster recovery options in developing countries are fairly limited, according to a recent email our blogger received. Continue Reading
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21 May 2007
Patni scrip surges on IBM buyout buzz
The share price of Patni Computer Systems has surged more than 8 percent on market buzz that IBM is in talks to acquire around 25 percent in the company. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2007
White House asks for increase in SEC budget
The White House asked Congress on Monday for a 3.2% increase in funds for the Securities and Exchange Commission in its fiscal 2008 budget, with the bulk of the agency's budget intended for its enforcement and inspections divisions. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2007
Dell plans to cut bonuses, 'eliminate redundancies'
Michael Dell, who last week resumed control of the company he founded, said there will be no bonuses this year and urged employees to "eliminate redundancies,'' according to an email. Dell, 41, said bureaucracy is the "new enemy'" at the world's second-largest computer maker. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2006
Battery recalls aren't free
Notebook battery recalls billed as free could end up costing more than companies expect. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2006
Massachusetts CIO quits
Massachusetts' state CIO quits over lack of funding for the commonwealth's technology initiatives. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2006
What you don't know about SaaS
Will software delivered via the Net integrate with your systems? Is the new breed of SaaS providers reliable? Does hosted software truly save you money? The answers might surprise you. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2006
DC at center of power debate
The idea of using DC power distribution throughout the data center as a way of saving on power and cooling costs continues to gain headway. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2006
Sun lays off up to 5,000 workers
Sun Microsystems Inc. laid off workers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia on Friday as part of a belt-tightening move that's expected to claim up to 5,000 jobs at the beleaguered company. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2006
BI set to take off companywide
Experts say business intelligence (BI) software will be among the top-growth IT performers as both Microsoft and Oracle roll out lower-cost, high-performance and easy-to-use systems that take BI businesswide and operational -- not just strategic and finance-based. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2006
Open source BI gets down to business
Open source business intelligence may not cost less to implement, but more funds can be spent on services rather than licensing, a proponent says, and that means more customized BI. Continue Reading