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Surviving the Budget Cycle - Tips & Tricks

CIO Musings

We are talking about the budget cycle. Budget approaches vary widely and cost-plus, to zero-based and others. I have worked in places where the budget never changed from year to year and I have worked in places where every year we prepared 5%, 10% and 15% cut scenarios for the consideration of the budget department.

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Could Budget Sweeps Fix Your Cybersecurity Problem?

Cloud Musings

After an opening presentation by Jim Quinn, the lead systems engineer for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program at the Department of Homeland Security, the discussion highlighted the need for data security. It’s also not cost-effective or even desirable for them to try.

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10 hottest IT jobs for salary growth in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Skills such as software engineering, architecture, cloud, and program management are highly sought after as more companies explore creating both internal and external applications and solutions. Project manager The role of project manager is important for planning, executing, and completing IT projects on time and on budget.

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Three predictions for AI and automation business adoption

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2023, enterprises worldwide spent $166 billion on AI solutions (AI software, hardware, and services), but that spending is expected to grow 27% per year to $423 billion by 2027, according to IDC’s report. Hardware spending will drive up the cost of AI adoption,” said Fleming. “So

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Unlocking value: Oracle enterprise license models for optimal ROI

CIO Business Intelligence

With tight IT budgets getting tighter, many Oracle licensees with Unlimited Licensing Agreements (ULAs) are tempted to consider an exit plan to avoid the pinch of rising support costs. But, often too late, they may discover that their Oracle contract could prevent them from making the jump as seamlessly as they’d like.

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How IT Outsourcing Helps Businesses Budget Better

Galido

Or, alternately, as budgets tighten in a fearful economy, it’s tempting to turn away from IT innovations that could ultimately boost profits. By working with a consultant who combines keen IT expertise with a deep understanding of technology’s role in business growth, business leaders can hone their ability to make better budgeting decisions.

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Whether your technology is new or old, lifecycle management is key

CIO Business Intelligence

Business needs first, then the lifecycle management program Your infrastructure lifecycle management program should be aligned with your organization’s growth roadmap. This enables us to map out your environment and formulate a plan of action that fits both the technology constraints and your budget.