Application Rationalization Guide: A Proven 6-Step Framework
This application rationalization guide delivers a proven 6-step framework to assess application value, reduce portfolio sprawl, and improve alignment between IT systems and business strategy. It includes tools for scoring applications, evaluating total cost of ownership, and building future-state migration plans. Use this to drive modernisation and long-term IT efficiency.
Application portfolios often grow quietly, leading to a tangled web of overlapping technologies that complicates agility and drains budgets. The absence of a disciplined approach to managing application assets creates strategic liabilities, impacting everything from cybersecurity to cloud migration feasibility. This guide introduces a structured six-step framework for methodically assessing and optimising application ecosystems, offering practical tools and real-world case studies.
Key Points
- A six-step framework for application rationalisation, covering scoping, governance, and migration strategy.
- Methodology for evaluating applications on business value, technical fit, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Practical tools like questionnaires, scoring models, and inventory templates.
- Governance models and stakeholder engagement strategies for informed decision-making.
- Real-world case studies showcasing successful rationalisation efforts.
Why should I read this?
This guide serves as a practical blueprint for CIOs and IT leaders to gain strategic clarity in fragmented IT environments. With a focus on reducing costs, improving agility, and supporting digital transformation, it offers a methodical approach for evaluating and managing applications. As organisations face increasing pressure to streamline operations, this guide provides essential insights and tools to turn abstract priorities into concrete outcomes.
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