How CIOs Can Navigate AI Budget Challenges: Managing Costs & Supplier Risks

CIOs are experiencing rising pressure on the entire IT budget as GenAI licenses and support costs rise. Additionally, according to Gartner, 35% of annual tech budgets could soon be consumed by GenAI budgets due to cost overruns. Not only are CIOs responsible for leading tech purchasing effectively, they’ll also be looked to by other IT and business partners for answers on AI purchases and the value they bring to the organization. Ungoverned vendor engagement will also increase technical complexity and enterprise IT costs. So, how can CIOs negotiate costs, maintain control and manage supplier risk? Join this complimentary Gartner IT webinar as Gartner experts discuss how CIOs can create an action plan that diagnoses your current AI sourcing approach, develops the plan and helps you source the right solution. You will walk away from this session with answers to your vital questions and recommended actions to help you achieve your goals.

• Gain an understanding of your baseline of AI sourcing maturity 

• Learn why controlling AI pricing is crucial to avoid budget overruns and ensure sustainable growth

• Gain actionable insight into how you can purchase technology efficiently and effectively, for value as well as cost
  
  

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