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, contributing to long-term IT efficiency.
Application portfolios often grow quietly, leading to a tangled web of overlapping technologies that remain underutilised. This guide addresses how software sprawl can hinder operational agility, inflate costs, and complicate modernization efforts by providing a structured approach to managing application assets.
The six-step framework methodically assesses and optimises the application ecosystem, starting from establishing governance to migrating strategies. With a focus on business value, technical fit, and total cost of ownership (TCO), this guide offers a scalable, iterative process designed for strategic alignment and decision-making.
Key Points
- A structured six-step framework for application rationalization from scoping to migration.
- Comprehensive methodology for evaluating applications based on business value, technical fit, and TCO.
- Practical tools such as questionnaires, scoring models, and service catalog guidance.
- Governance models and stakeholder engagement strategies for informed decision-making.
- Real-world case studies demonstrating effective application rationalisation.
Why should I read this?
This guide serves as a practical blueprint for CIOs and IT leaders looking to improve their technology portfolios. With increasing pressure to control costs and support digital transformation, harnessing a structured approach to application rationalisation can lead to significant cost savings and alignment with strategic business goals. By fostering a methodical process, the guide empowers decision-makers to transform their IT assets into competitive advantages.
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