IT costs are rising across the board — driven by AI investments, cloud consumption, cybersecurity and large-scale transformation programmes.
At the same time, many organizations still lack the transparency needed to make confident, informed decisions.
As a result, cost initiatives often become reactive and short-term. In this conversation, KPMG and IBM explore why traditional cost management
is no longer enough — and what it takes to move towards a more value-driven approach.
Moving from cost control to value creation requires a structured approach. At KPMG, we focus on creating transparency across Finance, IT and the business, establishing a clear benchmark of what “good” looks like, and defining actionable steps that deliver both short-term impact and long-term value.
Organisations that take this approach often see significant results — from +30% cost reductions through operating model changes, to rapid improvements in cloud efficiency and the ability to reallocate spend towards innovation.
