Cloud & Infrastructure · IT Cost Optimization · Medium · 25-35 min
A financial-services firm's IT budget has grown to $300M, roughly 8% of revenue and well above the 5% peer benchmark. A new CFO wants 15% out within a year without harming regulatory-critical systems or the digital roadmap. Spend splits roughly: 55% run/maintenance, 25% mandatory/regulatory projects, 20% discretionary change. You lead the rationalization.
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