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Track 2

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Improving Cloud Oversight Without Slowing Delivery
Room 13
Cloud environments are growing more complex – spanning multiple providers, contracts, and delivery teams – which can make it harder to manage risk, maintain visibility into obligations and usage, and act quickly when costs rise. This discussion will explore practical strategies for improving cloud oversight without slowing delivery, including approaches to cost accountability, vendor management, and governance. Gain insight on reducing duplication, strengthening decision-making, and improving transparency across hybrid, multi-provider environments.

Speakers

Bob Carter
Bob Carter [moderator]
Vice President, Public Sector
Apptio, an IBM company
Russ Hopler
IBM Solutions Architect
Four, Inc.
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Turning IT Dollars into Business Value: A Modern Approach to IT Financial Management
Room 13
As technology spending grows, so does the expectation for measurable value. But without clear visibility and alignment, even significant investments can fall short of delivering impact. This session introduces a modern approach to IT financial management — one that leverages Technology Business Management (TBM) to connect dollars to outcomes. Discover how organizations are improving transparency, strengthening IT–business alignment, and using financial data to influence strategic decisions. Leave with actionable insights to elevate IT financial management from a cost exercise to a value-driving capability.

Speakers

Dr. Traci Birckhead
Lead Program Manager, Technology Business Management
Office of Budget and Finance, International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Tanya Smith
Director, Office of Budget and Finance
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Michael Soos
Vice President of Business Development and Client Solutions
Tenacious Solutions