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Nicus Blog

Stay ahead in TBM and IT financial management with expert insights from Nicus. Explore best practices, industry trends, and strategies to optimize IT spend and align tech investments with business strategy.

Topic: IT Cost Transparency

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Customer Insight: Erie Insurance’s Cost Transparency Journey

We sat down with Nick Kaliszewski, Director of IT Finance at Erie Insurance, to discuss the key inflection points of his organization’s cost transparency […]

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3 Bill of IT Execution Strategies for Showback or Chargeback

There are three core phases necessary to launch a new showback or chargeback and deliver it as a bill of IT. First, the organization […]

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Showback vs. Chargeback: Which Should Drive Your Bill of IT?

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and transformation, it’s critical that IT and business leaders work together to maximize the value […]

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5 Ways to Drive IT Budget Accountability & Collaboration

In many organizations, there’s a problematic disconnect between IT Finance and the rest of the business, especially when it comes to budgeting. Cost center […]

Choosing a Cost Model Design & Allocation Methodology

One of the most intimidating aspects of building a cost model is choosing your design and allocation methodology. The ideal approach will vary based […]

5 Tangible Cost Model Use Cases & Business Outcomes

You already know that cost modeling gives you transparency behind service costs. But what can you use that transparency to accomplish? Well, the answer […]

How to Write Airtight Service Definitions for Your Cost Model

The first step in every new cost modeling project is to create a catalog of clearly defined IT services. Your service definitions are crucial […]

Showback & Chargeback Best Practices – Expert Panel Recap

In our recent monthly webinar, a dynamic panel discussion unfolded as experienced Nicus customers shared real-world insight from their experience implementing new showback and […]

3 Key Capabilities Every Service Cost Model Should Include

If you’ve made the decision or have been tasked with building a cost model, it’s likely your organization and its stakeholders seek a deeper […]

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