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Tighter budgets are prompting tech leaders to re-evaluate, reprioritize, and replan how technology monies will be spent this year. It’s a familiar scenario that often involves deciding which projects get cut, which get postponed, and which need to be eliminated.
Communication is the key to successful financial planning and budgeting. The first step involves developing a clear set of financials that are tailored to each stakeholder.
With the hype about new technologies, it's easy to get caught up in new tools and applications. But quite a few issues require investigation before you introduce a new technology into the enterprise.
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Inaccurate and wild project management estimates can impact the IT budget. Here are some best practices that can gauge whether project costs are close to reality.
Getting money to fund a disaster recovery plan has never been harder. With these tips, however, you can send the message to those holding the purse strings that disaster recovery is vital.
Your technical expertise may mean you'll be asked to help write a proposal and financial plan for your company's next IT project. Don't let your tech-speak alienate decision-makers and stall your project.
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