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Capturing IT costs merely as general overhead keeps the enterprise from truly understanding the business contribution made by IT.

IT Finance Managers need the means to assess IT spending as it relates to specific business initiatives.

By mapping costs to architectural elements and then aggregating them in various combinations that are relevant to the business, IT can achieve a clear understanding of those costs.

That can help identify potential savings that could free up financial resources.

Not to mention create a defendable position against the preconception that IT organizations don’t understand financial planning issues.

We interview Dr. Ulrich Kalex to gain alfabet's perspective on IT Financial Management.