FEATURE : 2022 : THE CIO ’ S PRIORITIES
After another tumultuous year , C-level executives are turning their attention towards 2022 and planning how they can support future strategic initiatives and innovative business developments . Cyndi Tackett , Vice President of
Product Marketing at Flexera , highlights steps to take as you plan your IT budget for 2022 and ensure your approach creates efficiencies in the IT estate .
CIOs and CISOs know all too well the pressures placed on IT infrastructures in the wake of the past 18 months – perhaps the most challenging and fast-paced ever . In response to the pandemic , the ability to adapt to change was front and centre .
With that responsiveness came rapidly growing IT estates as organisations added the functionality necessary to meet users ’ evolving demands . But these leaders also know that rapid expansion can ’ t go unchecked without ramifications for budgets and for security initiatives .
As we turn our attention to a new year and new opportunities , now is a fitting time to evaluate how to budget for IT in 2022 in a way that creates efficiencies in the IT estate while simultaneously supporting strategic initiatives and innovation .
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