IT BUDGETS

Saving Cash For Growth, Not Financial Survival

The corporate world is changing at a rapid pace. Companies are now much more likely to allow their employees to use their own products for work, they've warmed to the idea of using smartphones and tablets, and cloud computing is a new frontier. More than that, as the economy continues to rebound, companies are trying to find ways to save cash and preserve their operations.

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How the Federal Government Controls IT Spending

The Capital Planning and Investment Control program’s future is unclear, but the demands to provide more transparency into IT spending should only increase.

Managing Your Budget and Your Strategic Vendors

Effective budget management means, among other things, ensuring capital investments are aligned with the business’s major priorities and initiatives.

IT Spending to Grow at Steady Rate for 2013

Global IT spending will increase at a steady clip this year and next, according to projections recently released by Gartner. The Gartner Worldwide IT Spending Forecast indicates that demand for devices such as smartphones, tablets and traditional computers will grow at a rate that far outpaces other... Read More »

CFOs Want More Proof of Tech Investment ROI

CIOs must do more to justify new IT projects based upon the potential to grow their organization's business as opposed to "keeping the buses running on schedule." And, right now, CFOs aren't particularly convinced by what they're seeing, according to a recent Read More »

Tech Investments Falling Short of Full Potential

Global organizations must take better command of their tech investments to manage change, according to a recent survey from The Hackett Group. On the positive side, this means a bigger budget for CIOs (albeit, not a staggering increase). But the pressure is on to develop better methods and tools to oversee... Read More »

IT Spending Projected to Increase in 2013

Those who believed 2012 was a big year for the IT sector haven't seen anything yet, according to research firm Gartner. It recently forecasted that total IT spending will be up 4.2 percent this year, and is actually rising faster than anticipated. Gartner managing vice president Richard Gordon said in a statement... Read More »

Bigger Budgets, Higher Salaries Expected in 2013

Yes, it's the time of the year when we provide some informed predictions to give you a sense of what to expect in 2013. Fortunately, the forecasts won't send you hiding beneath your desk in a frenzied panic. Many CIOs and other tech leaders are anticipating an encouraging, growth-oriented environment overall, according to a recent Read More »

IT Customer Service: Does Your Team Have the Right Mindset?

Successfully developing a service strategy requires leadership to affect culture change from the top down, and it requires every member of the IT team to become engaged in a new mentality of delivering technology services. Read More »