The need for IT optimization is nothing new. But as CIOs are increasingly called upon to drive business strategy, they need to take a new look at their IT optimization goals. They still need to boost efficiency and cut costs—but those efforts must be balanced with the organization's need for innovative, powerful computing services. The money saved through IT optimization needs to be reinvested into new projects, designed to deliver the resources organizations need to realize their strategic goals. This executive summary has the insights and the solutions CIOs need to streamline and strengthen their IT to meet the needs of their businesses.
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