A Practical Guide to Reducing IT Costs Illustrated Edition

by Anita Cassidy (Author), Dan Cassidy (Author)

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Eliminating and driving down costs have long been second nature for many IT organizations. In challenging economic times, even further cutting of IT costs is a requirement for the survival of many organizations. Whether in the midst of an economic downturn or upturn, effective cost management is critical as IT costs can be a significant portion of an organizations overhead cost structure and can even impact an organizations competitive position. A Practical Guide to Reducing IT Costs provides a toolkit of innovative ideas to assess and reduce costs in an IT organization. It outlines a compilation of practical advice based on interviews and comments from more than 60 CIO's and IT leaders, and it includes many other proven ideas that if implemented will successfully reduce IT costs.

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This guide is a thoroughly practical and very complete catalog of techniques for cutting the cost of information technology and for doing so in a planned way that does not damage the organization in the process. --Bob Lewis, President, IT Catalysts

Once again, the authors produce a timely and effective guide for the IT leader. No matter if your need for cost reduction comes from an economic downturn, a business challenge, or simply a proactive realignment of your IT spend, you will find a host of ideas, pitfalls, and tips. --Keith Guggenberger, Starkey Laboratories

An excellent resource to ensure that IT cost reduction is well thought out and deliberate. This is a great book for seasoned IT leaders as well as less experienced ones who need to proactively consider a long-term approach and philosophy to IT management. --Sara Braziller, former CIO, Jenny Craig, Inc.

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Cutting and driving down costs have long been second nature for many IT organizations. In challenging economic times, even further cutting of IT costs is a requirement for the survival of many organizations. Whether in the midst of an economic downturn or upturn, effective cost management is critical as IT costs can be a significant portion of an organizations overhead cost structure and can even impact an organizations competitive position. A Practical Guide to Reducing IT Costs provides a toolkit of innovative ideas to assess and reduce costs in an IT organization. It outlines a compilation of practical advice based on interviews and comments from more than 60 CIOs and IT leaders, and it includes many other proven ideas that if implemented will successfully reduce IT costs.Key Features: Contains practical and helpful tools, and valuable ideas and methods, for intelligently reducing IT costs Focuses specifically on IT costs rather than overall costs in an organization Offers valuable insights from more than 60 CIOs and IT Leaders Discuss the realistic cost savings of current leading technology and IT trends, such as virtualization, cloud computing, software as a service, and outsourcing Includes quick reference bulleted suggestions at the end of each chapter

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. Ross Publishing; Illustrated edition (December 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1604270330
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1604270334
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches

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Anita Cassidy

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Anita is a nationally recognized industry leader in IT strategic planning. She is a senior-level Information Systems executive with over 30 years experience improving the value and performance of IT organizations. Anita has held the CIO and top IT positions in leading worldwide manufacturing companies and has provided strategic IT consulting to over 50 companies. She has a broad technical background, business experience, and is skilled in applying analytical techniques to solve business problems. Anita has a strong results and achievement orientation with a reputation for teamwork, open communication, passion, high energy, and innovation.

Anita is currently partner at ITDirections www.itdirections.com , which is an executive IT consulting organization providing companies with assistance to transform their organization, use technology for a competitive organization, and align with the business goals. Services include IT strategic planning, assessments, IT improvement & cost reduction, software selection, contract negotiation, and CIO leadership assistance.

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Paul Zyla

The timing of this book could not be more perfect - Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2010

I have always found Anita's books to be filled very useful subject matter especially with tools and processes that have guided me through various IT related initiatives. Anita and Dan have done it again. What I found especially helpful is how the book is laid out. It takes the reader through each area of IT and lays out cost reduction strategies in each of those areas. Anita's focus on obtaining real-life examples by interviewing IT leaders throughout the country has made this book very impactful. This book will allow you to put pencil to paper and layout cost reduction in all areas of IT. I know my IT organization will benefit greatly from the tools in this book.

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A pragmatic guide that could benefit all IT leaders!

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2010

As an IT Infrastructure Director in a Fortune 100 company, I found the time spent reading this book well worth it. The practical, easy to read format makes it a quick read. Even though I've worked in this field for 20 years, I gained some valuable tips on how to continue to reduce costs. It also is a good reference book as it is indexed very well; I've referred to it many times. Specifically, it is a good reference during the budget season. I believe this pragmatic guide could benefit all IT leaders!

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Trent Buness

Information which is useful, no fluff!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2010

As an IT Leader, we need information which we can put into practice and provide us immediate ideas and options to aid in our daily operations and budget management. We need ideas that will work and are not based on traditional book theory. This book provides input from real people with the real challenges we all face within our IT worlds on a daily basis. The book is a good read, easy and practical. The economy has tossed a curve ball at an already challenged IT budget, it's always good to learn from each other and this book provides just that. Thank you Dan and Anita.

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Katherine A. Thompson

Well written and thorough

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2010

I like the fact that this book contains expected average savings and real world examples. After reading this book, I feel able to discuss areas outside of my expertise. You can tell a lot of research was put into this book. I highly reccomend it.

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Mark Peterson

Great book to share with a colleague!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2010

`Of all the IT Management books I have pursued over the years, Reducing IT Costs is the only one I actually refer to on a daily basis.
I have known Anita for over 15 years, she is a master of her craft. A working session with Anita always provides insight into leadership and management. Share the book with a colleague. They'll thank you!'

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Peter Young

A Practical Guide to Reducing IT Costs

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2010

An excellent resource for IT Executives looking for different approaches to cutting costs intelligently! Successful ideas from IT Executives are sprinkled throughout the book, which enhance and validate the cost cutting strategies, tools, techniques that Anita Cassidy delivers in the book.

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