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Posted September 19, 2019
There are three core phases necessary to launch a new showback or chargeback and deliver it as a […]
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Webinar
Posted August 29, 2019
We are very excited to introduce Nicus 5.13. With this latest release in August 2019, Nicus pushes forward […]
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Posted August 29, 2019
We’re excited to announce a highly anticipated launch the Nicus team has been working passionately towards…a brand refresh! […]
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Posted August 26, 2019
Let’s face it. As IT Finance practitioners, we love Excel. It’s flexible, familiar, predictable…it’s what we know. But […]
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Posted August 15, 2019
As we prepare for all the buzz at the upcoming Gartner Summit in Dallas, Texas, we can’t help but […]
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Posted August 7, 2019
As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and transformation, it’s critical that IT and business leaders […]
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Posted August 1, 2019
It has taken me over a week to unpack my experience from the latest ITFMA conference in San […]
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Post
Posted July 24, 2019
In many organizations, there’s a problematic disconnect between IT Finance and the rest of the business, especially when […]
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Webinar
Posted July 18, 2019
One of the main values of an ITFM/TBM program is providing transparency into IT spend, but what does […]
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Post
Posted July 17, 2019
One of the most intimidating aspects of building a cost model is choosing your design and allocation methodology. […]
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Presentation
Posted July 13, 2019
Informed decision-making is the core objective of IT Financial Management, and the key to delivering value. But it’s […]
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Presentation
Posted July 13, 2019
This session is for ITFM practitioners and leaders interested in either… 1) building accurate IT cost models for […]
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Presentation
Posted July 13, 2019
Everyone wants cost transparency. But once you have it, what’s the next step? That crucial question is where […]
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Presentation
Posted July 13, 2019
Mature IT Finance operations have a huge appetite for data. But feeding that appetite isn’t always easy. Accuracy […]
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Presentation
Posted July 13, 2019
Putting a showback or chargeback system in place may feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This […]
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Post
Posted July 10, 2019
You already know that cost modeling gives you transparency behind service costs. But what can you use that […]
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Post
Posted July 3, 2019
The first step in every new cost modeling project is to create a catalog of clearly defined IT […]
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Posted June 26, 2019
In our recent monthly webinar, a dynamic panel discussion unfolded as experienced Nicus customers shared real-world insight from […]
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Post
Posted June 18, 2019
If you’ve made the decision or have been tasked with building a cost model, it’s likely your organization […]
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Post
Posted June 12, 2019
As IT Finance practitioners and practice leads, we can all agree that cost modeling (aka service costing) is […]
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Post
Posted June 5, 2019
From a high-level perspective, the value of cost modeling is relatively simple: it brings full transparency to service […]
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Post
Posted May 29, 2019
Creating an accurate cost model to manage, measure, and bill IT services is a crucial step in organizational […]
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Post
Posted May 23, 2019
A common challenge we hear amongst IT Finance practitioners and practice leads is the inability to get out […]
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Webinar
Posted May 22, 2019
In this panel discussion, ITFM experts from various industries will share their expertise on how to get […]
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eBook
Posted May 21, 2019
Fundamentals to know before building your first service cost model Every ITFM practice’s maturity and success depends on […]
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Post
Posted April 29, 2019
New Orleans never disappoints and neither did last week’s ITFMA event! The Financial World of Information Technology Conference […]
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Webinar
Posted April 29, 2019
Hear Nicus Chief Evangelist Rob Mischianti deliver a step-by-step roadmap for IT finance to consistently drive value for […]
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Presentation
Posted April 22, 2019
Why do some organizations execute showback/chargeback with success while others fail? This workshop breaks down the reasons why […]
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eBook
Posted February 11, 2019
The most trusted tool in any finance professional’s toolkit is Excel. IT Finance practitioners have been managing IT […]
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Video
Posted February 11, 2019
Manage IT budget, multi-year forecasts, and actuals with versioning, variance reporting, and more in real-time with Nicus IT […]
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Video
Posted February 11, 2019
Build your Service Catalog, create a Cost Model, calculate service costs, and provide data and insights to influence […]
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Post
Posted February 11, 2019
Excel holds a special place in the hearts of IT finance professionals – it’s comfortable, familiar, and has […]
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Video
Posted February 11, 2019
Enable your team to clearly articulate consumption and empower spending choices with the automation, influence, and accountability your […]
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Video
Posted February 11, 2019
Evaluate the business value derived from applications and the costs incurred to deliver them, and drive accountability of […]
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Video
Posted February 11, 2019
Monitor cloud spend and consumption, compare product service rates, leverage cost-effective solutions, and automate data collection with Nicus […]
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Video
Posted February 11, 2019
Centralize project costs, react promptly when changes happen, and confidently forecast project costs and track back to your […]
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Post
Posted February 7, 2019
The 2019 Financial World of Information Technology Conference presented by the ITFMA is just around the corner. But before […]
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Post
Posted January 30, 2019
We are very excited to introduce Nicus 5.12, a meaningful update to the Nicus platform and suite of […]
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Webinar
Posted January 22, 2019
Ready to experience Bourbon Street, the beautiful Hotel Monteleone, and can’t miss content for IT Finance professionals? Join […]
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Webinar
Posted January 17, 2019
Nicus Chief Evangelist Rob Mischianti deep dives into the latest features available in Nicus 5.12 and what’s to […]
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eBook
Posted January 8, 2019
IT organizations at high-performing companies are backed by world-class IT budgeting and forecasting processes. The financial teams behind […]
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Video
Posted December 20, 2018
Have your IT Finance needs matured beyond spreadsheets? Maybe it’s time…
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Video
Posted December 20, 2018
Rob Mischianti, Nicus Chief Evangelist, shares the challenges organizations face when they’ve outgrown Excel and need a more […]
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Post
Posted December 20, 2018
The IT demands of today’s businesses are rapidly expanding. An increasing dependence upon the cloud for growth and […]
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eBook
Posted December 20, 2018
A former study conducted by Duke University and CFO magazine found that today’s top executives identified the difficulty […]
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Post
Posted December 4, 2018
Like many other State and Local Government entities, the City of Seattle’s Central IT division was managing the […]
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Webinar
Posted November 29, 2018
Originally aired November 29, 2018. Duration: 30 minutes Now Available On-Demand!
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Post
Posted November 27, 2018
Today’s high performing companies know data is king. However, all too often with big data comes big headaches. […]
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Case Study
Posted November 26, 2018
Like many other State and Local Government entities, City of Seattle’s Central IT was managing the IT planning […]
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Post
Posted November 14, 2018
In last week’s Nicus News and published press release, Nicus announced John Clark as the newly appointed Chief […]
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Post
Posted November 7, 2018
IT organizations at high performing companies are backed by world-class IT budgeting and forecasting processes. The financial teams […]
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Webinar
Posted October 30, 2018
We live in a world where anyone can become data literate and access analytical tools at their fingertips. […]
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Case Study
Posted October 18, 2018
In 2015, American Family Insurance (AmFam) launched a strategic initiative partnering Corporate Finance and Information Services divisions to […]
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Posted October 9, 2018
In 2015, American Family Insurance (AmFam) launched a strategic initiative partnering Corporate Finance and Information Services divisions to […]
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Posted October 2, 2018
Guest Post by Lauren Fulton We live in a world where anyone can become data literate and access […]
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Posted September 26, 2018
Here we are three weeks after the Gartner IT Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor & Asset Management Summit 2018, and […]
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Post
Posted September 18, 2018
From steering committees and goal alignment to avoiding common pitfalls and “precision traps”, there are many steps to […]
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Post
Posted September 11, 2018
An ITFM implementation can have its challenges, for example: accepting your data is “good enough” to get started […]
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Video
Posted September 7, 2018
Nicus provides IT Financial and Business Management solutions that help customers achieve IT cost transparency and make informed […]
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Post
Posted September 4, 2018
Purchasing and implementing an ITFM tool, along with building a sustainable ITFM program, can feel like an overwhelming […]
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Post
Posted August 28, 2018
Proving value of your ITFM program may not be at the top of your list of to-dos when […]
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eBook
Posted August 25, 2018
IT Financial Management (ITFM) has become one of the most important initiatives for any organization. When IT […]
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Post
Posted August 21, 2018
Successful ITFM implementation requires resources, communication, organization, and strategic and tactical alignment. In the last blog, we discussed […]
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Post
Posted August 14, 2018
IT Financial Management (ITFM) has become one of the most important initiatives for any organization. When IT can […]
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Event
Posted July 6, 2018
Organization: Gartner Location: Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1051 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX Contact: Gartner Conferences Team, […]
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Post
Posted June 27, 2018
About a month ago, I attended a phenomenal IT Financial Management (ITFM) Week in Chicago. The weather was […]
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Presentation
Posted June 12, 2018
This presentation deck explores different types, definitions, and naming conventions of overhead and the various methods for incorporating them into your cost of IT services. Presented at the 2018 ITFMA Conference in San Francisco.
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Presentation
Posted June 12, 2018
This presentation deck explores how to develop an effective selection process to ensure a solid match between the strengths and capabilities of an ITFM solution, the background and knowledge base of the implementation staff, and the long term ITFM goals of an organization. Presented at the 2018 ITFMA Conference in San Francisco.
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Presentation
Posted June 12, 2018
This presentation deck provides some basic foundational information about service costing and chargeback, discusses the pros and cons of various approaches, and reviews the impacts of various levels of granularity. Presented at ITFMA 2018 in San Francisco.
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Post
Posted March 29, 2018
When I think about exciting things happening in 2018, I think Winter Olympics in South Korea, the forthcoming […]
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Post
Posted February 19, 2018
Over the past few years, we’ve heard more and more IT professionals mention “Technology Business Management” (TBM), especially […]
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Post
Posted January 26, 2018
Much like patrons of Super Bowl LII will react to prices at the concession stand, most of us […]
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Post
Posted November 27, 2017
This time of year is always cause for reflection – on what we are thankful for and what […]
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Post
Posted October 25, 2017
SURPRISE! It’s pop quiz time: Do you ever wonder if there’s a better way to report on the […]
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Posted September 26, 2017
Despite what the title might suggest, I’m not talking about a place to hide from your boss […]
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Posted August 29, 2017
Nicus is a Premier sponsor at the upcoming 2017 Gartner IT Finance, Procurement, and Asset Management Conference (ITFPAM) […]
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Posted June 26, 2017
Over the weekend, I was driving through the mountains in Virginia and had the opportunity to stop at […]
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Post
Posted June 26, 2017
The success rate of your ITFM program increases with broad user adoption. This can be a challenge for […]
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Post
Posted May 30, 2017
Basic ITFM: ITFM provides allocated views of IT spend Each view is generated by separate data & processes […]
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Event
Posted May 22, 2017
Organization: Gartner Location: Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, 1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL […]
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Post
Posted April 30, 2017
An important component of successful IT planning, budgeting and forecasting is the ability to align top-down financial targets […]
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Posted March 31, 2017
As the weather warms up this time of year, I start thinking about dusting off my golf clubs. […]
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Post
Posted February 28, 2017
At one time or another, most of us in IT or IT Finance have heard things like “IT […]
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Posted January 27, 2017
It’s show time in Atlanta on February 5th for the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. Each […]
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Post
Posted December 12, 2016
It seems like the end of another year is cause for reflection. Many of us are lucky to […]
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Post
Posted October 25, 2016
IT practitioners gathered from around the world in Grapevine, TX on September 18-21, 2016 for three days of […]
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Posted September 7, 2016
Several of our clients have used ITFM solutions from other vendors before making the switch to Nicus M-PWR. […]
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Event
Posted July 10, 2016
Charleston, SC
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Event
Posted July 10, 2016
Santa Fe, NM
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Post
Posted June 25, 2016
We recently started working with Tom, who took a job in IT financial management with one of our […]
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Posted April 5, 2016
You can’t tell from the picture above but this year’s conference had somewhat of a ‘Saturday […]
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Posted January 22, 2016
We recently had a discussion with an IT financial management analyst who asked why an ERP system can’t […]
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Posted November 23, 2015
There’s often a significant divide between the way IT and the way finance thinks. CFOs want to control […]
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Posted March 1, 2015
What a Super Bowl! An undrafted player from West Alabama, who used to work at Popeyes, intercepts the […]
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Posted February 19, 2015
Anyone who works in IT financial management for more than two weeks has come across the phrase, “Transparency […]
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Posted July 1, 2014
As we approach the MLB All-Star Game, guess who’s leading the American League Western Division, again – yep, […]
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Posted May 21, 2014
When a meeting with a prospective client starts with an apology, it’s a little disheartening. Thankfully, this the […]
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Posted February 14, 2014
While speaking to a college class last week, I asked the students a question : What profession needs […]
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Post
Posted December 11, 2013
When done correctly, benchmarking can be a useful practice. Benchmarking can lead to performance improvement and can help an organization take a new approach to goal setting. However, the benchmarking process is often flawed in many organizations.
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Post
Posted October 19, 2013
We’re going to share one line of a short email we received last week: “You are right, working 40-45 hours a […]
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Datasheet
Posted March 28, 2013
The Nicus ITFM platform is the most robust technology business management solution on the market. Nicus helps Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and major universities make better IT financial management choices. Let us help you make more effective, efficient, and informed IT business decisions.
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