Sydney CISO 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 CISO peers in the Sydney community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for security 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 CISOs 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 CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Matt Pinter
Apptio, an IBM Company
APAC Field CTO
Moderator
Warren Havemann
Aveo Group
CIO
Discussion Leader
Colin Mapp
Lion
Head of Technology Operations
Discussion Leader
Danny Walsh
George Weston Foods
Director, Business & Technology Services
Discussion Leader
Jenny Francis
Hunter Water Corporation
Executive Manager, Digital
Discussion Leader
Agenda
2025 September 17
11:00 - 12:00 AEST
Identifying IT Business Costs to Improve Strategic Investments
Hosted by Apptio, an IBM Company
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
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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