EA and Cost Optimization, Part 1: Cutting IT Costs

ID Number: G00165219

10 March 2009

Bruce Robertson

EA teams should take a significant role in cost optimization efforts. This note explores EA's role and specific techniques for cutting IT costs.

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Table of Contents

Analysis

1.0

Optimize Project Spending

1.1		Kill Projects
1.2		Ensure That Complete and Thus More Accurate Project Costs Are Described
1.3		Optimize Project Costs

2.0

Optimize Solution Portfolio Investments — Beyond Single-Project Spending

2.1		Eliminate Unused Assets and Use Existing Investments Better
2.2		Review Spending on Service Contracts
2.3		Eliminate Overlaps and Share More
2.4		Leverage Improved Technology and Repeat More
2.5		Share Cost Optimization Insight Between IT Constituencies

3.0

Consider Innovation Opportunities: Plan Across Cost Optimization Silos

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