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𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝟐.𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝟓.𝟎: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 The world of technology is evolving quickly, and so is Technology Business Management (TBM). With the introduction of TBM Framework 2.0 and Taxonomy 5.0, there are significant updates designed to help organizations get more value from their technology investments. Here’s what you need to know: 𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 • Better Structure: TBM Framework 2.0 provides a clear, structured approach to align technology investments with business outcomes. • Focus on Maturity: The framework adapts to organizations at different maturity levels, helping them evolve and improve over time. • Data-Driven Decisions: It enables leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions that enhance business value, rather than just focusing on costs. 𝐓𝐁𝐌 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝟓.𝟎: 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 • AI-Focused: With AI becoming more important, Taxonomy 5.0 helps organizations capture ROI and value from AI investments. • Cloud-Ready: As more businesses move to hybrid cloud strategies, this update provides better visibility into cloud consumption to manage costs effectively. • Comprehensive Management: Taxonomy 5.0 continues to support both on-prem infrastructure and cloud solutions, giving businesses a complete view of technology costs. 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐓𝐅𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Streamlined Practices: The new TBM updates integrate IT Financial Management (ITFM) and FinOps practices to ensure every technology investment drives maximum value, no matter the platform or delivery method. • Optimized Tech Investments: By combining these practices, organizations can optimize both financial and operational performance. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 • Supporting AI & Cloud: With the increasing role of AI and cloud, these updates make sure that businesses can track ROI, optimize cloud costs, and make better decisions around emerging tech. • Better Decision-Making: With TBM Framework 2.0 and Taxonomy 5.0, organizations will have the tools to make smarter decisions that align tech investments with business objectives. • Future-Proofing TBM: These updates reflect the growing complexity of technology and help ensure that TBM remains the industry standard for demonstrating tech value #TBM #TechInvestments #AI #Cloud

At Alescent, we view project success not by milestones alone but by the real business value achieved. While traditional project management often emphasizes timelines and deliverables, we prioritize outcomes that align with and elevate our clients' strategic goals. 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 Consider a CRM project: it may meet all deadlines, but if it doesn’t boost customer relationships or sales tracking, has it truly succeeded? Checking boxes isn’t enough—real success is measured by lasting business impact. 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 Our focus is on outcomes that move the needle, whether by improving customer satisfaction, reducing costs, or enhancing productivity. We begin every project by setting clear, value-oriented objectives, aligning on what success truly looks like. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 Alescent’s business-value approach is flexible, allowing us to adjust to changing priorities without losing sight of the ultimate goal. By focusing on outcomes, we ensure projects not only meet immediate needs but drive sustained value for our clients long-term. Let’s move beyond milestones and create meaningful impact together!  #BusinessExcellence #ProjectManagement #Alescent #BusinessSuccess #ValueDriven

Leaders face complex decisions on a routine basis. While experience and intuition play roles, it's crucial to recognize the influence of cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that can cloud judgment. For instance, confirmation bias leads us to favor information that aligns with our existing beliefs, potentially overlooking critical data. Anchoring bias can cause overreliance on initial information, skewing subsequent decisions.  To counteract these biases, data-driven decision-making is essential. Objective data provides a clear lens, helping leaders assess situations accurately and make informed choices. However, data alone isn't enough. Emotional intelligence (EI)—the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, and recognize and influence the emotions of others—is equally vital. Leaders with high EI can navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, build trust, and foster a collaborative work environment.  By combining data analytics with emotional intelligence, leaders can make balanced decisions that drive organizational success. This approach not only mitigates the pitfalls of cognitive biases but also ensures that decisions are both rational and empathetic, leading to more effective leadership outcomes.    #Leadership #DecisionMaking #CognitiveBias #EmotionalIntelligence

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐗 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 The FinOps Foundation is set to host FinOps X Day in London on April 1, 2025, at CodeNode, the UK's premier venue dedicated to technology events. This full-day event is meticulously curated to maximize networking opportunities for professionals practicing Financial Operations (FinOps). 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 FinOps X Days are designed to foster community engagement, education, and the advancement of best practices in managing cloud and technology spending. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, participate in interactive discussions, and gain insights from industry leaders through keynotes and sessions covering various FinOps topics. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 The event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including: • J.R. Storment, Executive Director of the FinOps Foundation • Rachel Ryan, First Vice President - Global Head of IT Asset Management • Dimitris Perdikou, Chief Engineer • Dean Oliver, UK-IE Community Director • Abhin Xavier, Software Engineering Manager • Lee Jarvis, Senior Engineering Manager - Cloud Enablement & Operations • Carlos Galán, Cloud FinOps Lead These experts, along with other distinguished professionals, will share their experiences and insights into the evolving landscape of FinOps. 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 CodeNode, located at 10 South Place, City of London, EC2M 7EB, will serve as the event venue. As a central hub in London's tech community, CodeNode offers an ideal environment for innovation and collaboration. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 The event is structured to accommodate various attendees: • End-User Practitioners and Member Vendors SME: $50 • Government Employees: Complimentary for those registering with a government email address • Non-member Vendor SME: $299 It's important to note that the summit focuses on end-user practitioners, with limited space for FinOps SMEs from member organizations. FinOps Certified Practitioners are given preference, and sales or marketing personnel are not permitted to attend. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 The day's agenda spans from 9:45 AM to 6:45 PM, featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. While the detailed agenda is yet to be released, participants can anticipate a comprehensive program addressing current trends and challenges in FinOps. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? FinOps X Day London offers a unique platform for professionals to: • Engage with peers and industry leaders • Participate in interactive workshops and discussions • Gain actionable insights into optimizing cloud financial management • Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in FinOps For more information and to register, visit the official event page. https://lnkd.in/eqcxh9Sw #FinOps #London

As the CFO - it's frustrating having to explain the endless drain on the business's budget every time you meet with your CEO and / or the Board! Alescent suggests you consider utilizing the "Reverse the Equation" strategy, ensuring that senior leadership fully comprehends the ongoing budgetary impact. This approach involves focusing on how each department can proactively contribute to generating their own budgets through what we call “Value Realization”. Value Realization is the positive results of Business Optimization.   To optimize business operations, eliminating inefficiencies and redundancies that strain budgets, a cultural shift within the organization is necessary. This shift should not solely rest on your shoulders but rather requires a unified team approach with active involvement from all executives.   At Alescent, we specialize in 'Value Realization' by optimizing your existing resources. Our innovative model ensures that our compensation is directly linked to the savings we help you achieve, Alescent’s fee is typically a small percentage of your realized savings. With our experience and expertise partnered with your knowledge and focus, we can unlock significant value and maximize the return on your investment.   We are confident in delivering significant results and we invite you to schedule an initial conversation to explore this opportunity and discuss how we jointly can drive value back into your business. #BusinessOptimization #ValueRealization #FinancialStrategy #BudgetManagement #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

Implementing DevOps isn't just about new tools; it's about measuring success effectively. Here are five key signs to assess your DevOps implementation: Deployment Frequency. A high deployment frequency indicates agility in delivering features and fixes. Regular tracking of deployment counts helps identify bottlenecks in your release process. Lead Time for Changes. This metric measures how swiftly code moves from commit to production. Short lead times mean you can quickly respond to customer needs. Monitoring this duration is essential for optimizing your software delivery pipeline. Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR). MTTR reflects your team’s ability to recover from production failures. A lower MTTR indicates a robust incident management process. Regular drills and post-mortems can improve your recovery times. Change Failure Rate. This measures the percentage of changes that fail in production. A low change failure rate suggests effective testing processes. High rates may highlight the need for better collaboration between dev and ops teams. Collaboration and Communication. The foundation of DevOps success lies in strong teamwork. Surveys and feedback sessions can assess how well teams are collaborating, leading to better innovation and problem-solving. By focusing on these metrics, organizations can ensure their DevOps strategies are aligned with their goals, enabling continuous improvement and enhanced business outcomes.   #DevOpsMetrics #ContinuousImprovement #DevOpsSuccess  

Internal audits are key to ensuring strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management. However, many organizations face challenges with outdated or inefficient audit processes. At Alescent, we specialize in streamlining and optimizing internal audits to boost efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.    Why Internal Audits Matter Strengthen Internal Controls.  Audits help verify that controls are functioning effectively, preventing errors and fraud. Ensure Regulatory Compliance. Regular audits help organizations stay aligned with industry standards and regulations. Manage Risks. Internal audits identify potential risks early, allowing organizations to address issues before they escalate. At Alescent, we enhance audit processes by leveraging modern technology, streamlining procedures, and improving communication across teams. This ensures more accurate audits, quicker turnarounds, and better alignment with your strategic goals. A well-optimized internal audit process can transform how your organization manages risk, controls, and compliance, leading to improved performance and reduced exposure to potential issues. #InternalAudit #Compliance #RiskManagement #InternalControls #Governance #Alescent

𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 Microsoft Azure is offering a time-limited promotion to help businesses reduce their cloud costs significantly. Until March 31, 2025, companies can save up to 56% on select Linux Virtual Machines (VMs) through additional discounts on Azure Reserved Instances. This initiative is designed to support businesses in optimizing expenses while leveraging the performance and scalability of Azure’s cloud services. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Azure’s Reserved Instances already offer discounted pricing for one- and three-year terms. This promotion adds an extra 15% discount, enabling total savings of up to 56% compared to pay-as-you-go rates. Note: This special offer applies exclusively to 1-year reservation terms, boosting the rebate to nearly the levels seen in 3-year Reserved Instances. 𝐕𝐌 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The offer applies to various VM series like D, E, and L series, suitable for workloads such as AI, analytics, and web services. Azure’s flexibility in instance sizing allows businesses to adapt VMs to their needs. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: The discount is available in most Azure regions, with a few exceptions like EU West and AP Southeast. This ensures businesses can deploy resources closer to their customers for better performance. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 To access this offer, businesses need a valid Azure subscription under eligible plans, such as Enterprise or Pay-as-You-Go. Reservations can be made directly via the Azure portal by selecting supported VM types, regions, and billing terms. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Linux VMs are crucial for modern cloud workloads, with over 60% of Azure customer cores running Linux. Azure supports leading Linux distributions and integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems. This promotion offers businesses a chance to optimize their IT budgets while scaling operations effectively. #AzureCloud #MicrosoftAzure #CloudComputing #CloudSavings

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In business valuation, conventional metrics like profit margins and asset lists often dominate the conversation. However, true business value extends far beyond immediate financial returns. Strategic valuation digs deeper—uncovering hidden potential, aligning performance with long-term objectives, and preparing companies for transformative opportunities such as investments and mergers. This comprehensive approach examines not only current earnings but also growth prospects, intellectual property, operational efficiencies, and market positioning. While traditional valuation emphasizes short-term numbers, strategic valuation focuses on future-readiness. It evaluates how well a company’s assets and business model support sustained growth. For instance, investing in innovative technologies or streamlining operations may not show immediate profit, yet these initiatives drive long-term value creation. This holistic perspective helps organizations identify untapped opportunities, manage risks, and develop strategies that enhance both financial and economic value. By adopting a strategic valuation framework, companies can better navigate competitive landscapes, attract forward-thinking investors, and secure a robust market position. It’s about making informed decisions today that will yield substantial benefits tomorrow. Discover the power of strategic valuation to reveal your business’s true potential and drive enduring success. Invest in strategic valuation to unlock growth, enhance operational efficiency, and secure a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic business landscape.  #BusinessValuation #StrategicValuation #BusinessGrowth #FinancialStrategy