Episode #69: The Venn Diagram of IT Spend: Security, Architecture, Cost
The RaaP: Resourcive as a Podcast
<p>In this episode of <em>#TheRaaP</em>, Kyle Hall and Kyle Gotzman dive into one of the most critical exercises for IT and finance leaders during budget season: assessing external IT services spend.</p>
<p>They break down the foundational steps every organization should take, starting with building a baseline inventory of spend, normalizing vendor data, and questioning long-held assumptions. </p>
<p>From there, they explore how to prioritize opportunities using a practical framework that balances cost, architecture, and security.</p>
<p>Whether it’s identifying stranded services, rationalizing security tools, or grading initiatives based on impact and difficulty, this conversation provides a clear roadmap for finding meaningful savings without losing sight of business outcomes.</p>