As part of the ongoing CIO 24/7 podcast series, Chris Crawford of Accenture’s CIO organization is talking with Bob Kress, senior director of Accenture CIO Business Operations, about rationalizing an applications portfolio through leadership, sponsor management and IT governance.
Listen to Accenture leadership discuss the symptoms of a mismanaged applications portfolio and how strategic decision makers can advocate for rationalization. In a large global business like Accenture, the IT governance needs to be aligned with the overall enterprise governance so that technology capabilities can properly support the core business objectives.
Understanding these sponsor needs and identifying common global business processes is a critical step toward rationalizing applications. Using a single technology capability will ensure one version of the truth, lowering IT costs and driving a high-performing business.
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