Cost Optimization and Driving Value in a Changing World

Expert Guidance for Strategic IT Cost Optimization and Business Growth

How do you optimize costs and drive resource flexibility amid rising prices and slowing revenue growth?

Strategic cost optimization in IT isn't just about cutting expenses, but also about maximizing business value. By aligning technology expenditures with business priorities, organizations can significantly enhance resource efficiency and drive growth.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo offers a myriad of sessions and clinics to help you optimize value and achieve business goals.

Contract Negotiation Clinics

Elevate your negotiation capabilities and ensure your organization gets the best possible value from its IT investments.

Participants engage in interactive sessions simulating real-world scenarios to practice and enhance their skills. Topics include communication techniques, contract terms, identifying pitfalls, and negotiation tactics. Gain confidence to navigate vendor agreements, drive cost efficiencies, and build stronger partnerships, empowering informed decisions aligned with strategic goals.

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Gartner One-on-One Meetings

Included in your registration is access to up to two, 30 minute one-on-one sessions with a Gartner expert of your choice who can provide specific, actionable advice tailored to your business.

Whether you're trying to cut down on IT expenses, streamline vendor contracts, or find efficiencies in your operations, the expert will guide you through proven strategies and best practices. You'll gain insights into industry benchmarks, identify areas where your spending might be excessive, and receive recommendations on how to reallocate resources for maximum impact. This focused, expert guidance helps ensure that every dollar spent contributes to your organization's strategic goals, ultimately leading to smarter spending and improved financial performance.

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“Gartner IT Symposium, Gold Coast, what can I say — (It’s) fantastic! Great conference, amazing speakers and great location. Let the change begin!”

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Director, Department of Health and Aged Care