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The Future of Cost Control: Leveraging Cloud Computing and Automation

Publisher IDC
Published Feb 17, 2025
Length 12 Pages
SKU # IDC19656979

Description

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.

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12 Pages

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

Learn More

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