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[ITFM#13] How to Identify Hidden IT Costs in Your Organization – Uncovering the Invisible Drain on Value
Introduction Not all IT costs show up in the budget. Some are buried deep in shadow systems , absorbed into non-IT departments, or...

Alexandre Gay
Sep 30, 20254 min read
![[ITFM#12] SaaS Spend Optimization and License Models – Making Every Subscription Count](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_17ee62ecb81e4bce8cbf39f42a895c83~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_334,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_17ee62ecb81e4bce8cbf39f42a895c83~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#12] SaaS Spend Optimization and License Models – Making Every Subscription Count
Introduction Cloud migration is only the beginning. As companies transition to the cloud and shift toward OpEx-based models, a second...

Alexandre Gay
Jun 18, 20254 min read
![[ITFM#11] Cloud Migration and the Opex vs. Capex Shift – What IT Leaders Need to Know](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_a778a677c48e4906bbc6aed2a7dd55f0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_a778a677c48e4906bbc6aed2a7dd55f0~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#11] Cloud Migration and the Opex vs. Capex Shift – What IT Leaders Need to Know
Introduction Cloud migration is more than a technical transformation - it’s a fundamental financial shift. For companies moving away...

Alexandre Gay
May 22, 20254 min read
![[ITFM#10] Zero-Based Budgeting in IT – A Strategic Reset for Smarter Spending](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_6743353ead5d48f5b51ad3c59a0fe844~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_6743353ead5d48f5b51ad3c59a0fe844~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#10] Zero-Based Budgeting in IT – A Strategic Reset for Smarter Spending
Introduction In uncertain economic times, IT leaders are under mounting pressure to do more with less. Traditional budgeting—where last...

Alexandre Gay
May 7, 20253 min read
![[ITFM#9] How to Budget IT: A Real-World Use Case from BG&A](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_94fb0dc117ec474282256c0bd28fc270~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_94fb0dc117ec474282256c0bd28fc270~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#9] How to Budget IT: A Real-World Use Case from BG&A
Introduction: A Common Challenge Budgeting for IT is one of the most strategic, yet challenging tasks finance and technology leaders...

Alexandre Gay
Apr 25, 20253 min read
![[ITFM#8] The Vendor Lock-in Dilemma: Financial Risks in Multi-Year IT Contracts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_c23531fe1bc249d1bb564c7ac9c973b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_c23531fe1bc249d1bb564c7ac9c973b8~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#8] The Vendor Lock-in Dilemma: Financial Risks in Multi-Year IT Contracts
Introduction In the pursuit of stability, scale, and predictable costs, many IT organizations commit to long-term contracts with...

Alexandre Gay
Apr 8, 20256 min read
![[ITFM#7] Cost Allocation Models in IT Financial Management: Which One is Right for Your Business?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_f10be92f9fe742a3a3b15bbb4975288c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_f10be92f9fe742a3a3b15bbb4975288c~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#7] Cost Allocation Models in IT Financial Management: Which One is Right for Your Business?
Introduction Effectively allocating IT costs is critical for financial transparency, cost control, and accountability within an...

Alexandre Gay
Mar 25, 20254 min read
![[ITFM#6] The Business Case for IT Financial Management: Maximizing Value While Controlling Costs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_3cf171319318429d9b7178cbe46bdc78~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_334,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_3cf171319318429d9b7178cbe46bdc78~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#6] The Business Case for IT Financial Management: Maximizing Value While Controlling Costs
Introduction In today's digital economy, IT expenditures represent a significant share of corporate budgets. Yet, without robust...

Alexandre Gay
Mar 18, 20253 min read
![[ITFM#5] Harnessing Generative AI: A New Era for IT Innovation and Efficiency](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_6861bb429807421cb01286175a20055a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_6861bb429807421cb01286175a20055a~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#5] Harnessing Generative AI: A New Era for IT Innovation and Efficiency
Two distinct categories of AI have emerged: Traditional AI and Generative AI (GenAI). As we explore GenAI's mechanics, development...

Alexandre Gay
Oct 31, 20244 min read
![[ITFM#4] AI in IT Cost Optimization: Traditional AI vs. Generative AI](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_710cbbb60645464696446d8b622865c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_710cbbb60645464696446d8b622865c6~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#4] AI in IT Cost Optimization: Traditional AI vs. Generative AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a major driver of innovation and efficiency in companies worldwide. By 2025, global...

Alexandre Gay
Oct 10, 20243 min read
![[ITFM#3] The Transparency Trap: How Hidden IT Costs Can Derail Your Business](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9aeb82c30e9742bcadc79b3dc8eb9fdb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_334,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/11062b_9aeb82c30e9742bcadc79b3dc8eb9fdb~mv2.webp)
![[ITFM#3] The Transparency Trap: How Hidden IT Costs Can Derail Your Business](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9aeb82c30e9742bcadc79b3dc8eb9fdb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/11062b_9aeb82c30e9742bcadc79b3dc8eb9fdb~mv2.webp)
[ITFM#3] The Transparency Trap: How Hidden IT Costs Can Derail Your Business
The Threats of Low IT Cost Transparency In today's fast-paced digital world, the importance of IT in driving business success cannot be...

Alexandre Gay
Aug 29, 20244 min read
![[ITFM#2] Managing IT Cost Reduction Pressure: Balancing Short-Term Savings with Long-Term Health](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_a35ba53b3d2f40938c4c48f90987e5d4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_a35ba53b3d2f40938c4c48f90987e5d4~mv2.webp)
![[ITFM#2] Managing IT Cost Reduction Pressure: Balancing Short-Term Savings with Long-Term Health](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_a35ba53b3d2f40938c4c48f90987e5d4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_a35ba53b3d2f40938c4c48f90987e5d4~mv2.webp)
[ITFM#2] Managing IT Cost Reduction Pressure: Balancing Short-Term Savings with Long-Term Health
Authors: Malte Lüttenberg , Associate Consultant; Alexandre Gay, Managing Director at BG&A Dear reader, BG&A is a management consulting...

Alexandre Gay
Jul 22, 20244 min read
![[ITFM#1] Beyond Savings: How TCO supports strategic decision-making in IT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84428d_b65bc177bfa544f7ab86b647f1c8d761~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84428d_b65bc177bfa544f7ab86b647f1c8d761~mv2.webp)
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[ITFM#1] Beyond Savings: How TCO supports strategic decision-making in IT
Authors: Malte Lüttenberg , Associate Consultant; Alexandre Gay, Managing Director at BG&A Dear reader, BG&A is a management consulting...

Alexandre Gay
Jun 21, 20247 min read


Navigating Cloud Costs with FinOps: A Strategic Blueprint for Tech Enterprises
Authors: Malte Lüttenberg, Associate Consultant; Alexandre Gay, Managing Director The Strategic Imperative of Cloud FinOps in Digital...

Alexandre Gay
Jun 21, 20244 min read
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