Virtual

Sydney CIO Community

Town Hall

2025 September 17 | 11:00 AEST

2025 September 17
11:00 AEST

Identifying IT Business Costs to Improve Strategic Investments

Participate with your CIO peers in the Sydney community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.

Join fellow CIOs in the Sydney community to discuss:

Unifying organisational data for informed decision-making and delivering AI value

Standardising terminology for technology costs and investments

Linking expenditure to value and business objectives

Discussion Leaders

Members of the Sydney CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Matt Pinter

Apptio, an IBM Company

APAC Field CTO

Moderator

Agenda

2025 September 17

11:00 - 12:00  AEST

Identifying IT Business Costs to Improve Strategic Investments

As IT ecosystems grow more complex, organisations are under greater pressure to make smarter, faster, and more accountable decisions around technology investments. In this environment, a well-defined strategy, grounded in data, not instinct is essential for managing business costs, increasing operational efficiency, and maximising the return on IT spend.

Organisations that adopt data-driven decision-making are better positioned to reduce costs in the right areas while continuing to invest in innovation and digital transformation. Real-time visibility, financial transparency, and strategic planning are key to aligning IT investments with overall business goals.

Join this session to explore how data can drive better decisions, including:

  • Achieving visibility into the total cost of ownership (TCO) of IT services
  • Understanding and articulating the business value of your technology investments
  • Improving planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support agility and long-term growth

Community Program Manager

For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Pujanie Fernando

Community Program Manager

0423513345

pujanie.fernando@gartner.com