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In order to obtain budgeting success, IT leaders must first calculate current costs, build accurate estimates, consider potential changes to expenses, project costs by line item, create a budget proposal, and successfully negotiate gaps imposed...

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Address your concerns about budget preparation by understanding what works and what doesn't.

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IT budget negotiations usually result in fewer dollars than IT leaders think they need. Preparation for negotiations is essential: a well-informed IT leader with valid reasons for budget requests is more likely to get what they need.

Cutting costs can be an overwhelming and painful task, but knowing where to focus your efforts can make it easier. Take a look at our top ten favorite strategies. It doesn't have to be as painful as you think, and who knows, you could become the...

Do you need to make a difference this week? This month? Take a look at these tactics and tools to build your guerilla plan.

Actual business demand for IT services should strongly influence the level and allocation of IT expenses. However, the link between the size and distribution of the IT budget with actual demand for specific IT services is weak in most...

Benchmarks are a common fixture in efforts to manage IT performance. While benchmarks can be highly informative, they must be treated with caution. Use benchmark comparisons as directional indicators, but avoid acting on benchmarks prematurely.

Tool

Take a look at Info-Tech's budget template to help you identify line items on your IT department budget.