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February 9, 2026

Budgets Are Up, Confidence Isn’t: 2026 Global Tech Investment Insights

Tech budgets are up and so is ROI scrutiny. Our global survey reveals why financial intelligence from unified insights is the key for tech execs to prove value.

January 21, 2026

IBM Kubecost 3.1: Kubernetes Resource Quota Rightsizing

Explore new Savings Insights for Resource Quotas, with recommendations to right-size and actions to create or update quotas.

January 15, 2026

Driving FinOps Forward in 2025 and Beyond

Innovations from IBM Cloudability and IBM Kubecost—delivering value and solving key FinOps challenges.

05/07/2025

Innovative Approaches to Drive Tech Spend Management with AI, Analytics, and Automation

Discover how Apptio’s TBM solutions for ITFM, FinOps, and SPM optimize tech spend, enhance efficiency, and drive strategic decisions in modern enterprises.

10/30/2024

Unlocking Technology Value: The Essential Role of TBM in Modern IT Management

Drive greater value from your technology investments with TBM. Manage spend, optimize costs, and deliver strategic outcomes.

02/26/2024

Starting your Technology Business Management Journey: A Guide for Smart Technology Investments with Apptio Cost Management

Discover the benefits of implementing TBM with Apptio Cost Management. Gain visibility into IT spend, align tech investment with goals, and spur growth.

12/05/2022

SAFe and TBM: Accelerating Business Value

As your organization increases business and technical agility with SAFe, you must demonstrate the real value you’re getting in return for the investment.

FinOps, TBM

07/08/2022

TBM and FinOps: How They Work Together

TBM manages the business of technology; FinOps enables organizations to realize the full business value of the cloud.

Company, TBM

06/24/2022

Scale Out TBM Capabilities with Seamlessly Connected Data

We’ve made updates to help you get even more value — faster — out of your Apptio solutions.

Portfolio Management, TBM

05/27/2022

Agile and TBM: Transforming the Business of IT for the Better

Agile is about responding to change rather than following a plan. Traditional IT financial management processes aren’t flexible enough to handle change.

05/23/2022

Technology Business Management (TBM) for the Modern Enterprise

With TBM, organizations deliver cost savings from budget optimization, faster adoption of the cloud, and scaling Agile across the enterprise.

FinOps, TBM

03/03/2022

Measure the Value of Cloud with TBM and FinOps

Unit economics determine the impact of a cloud strategy. FinOps best practices and a standard cloud services taxonomy make the cloud your competitive advantage.

01/25/2022

The 4 Hallmarks of TBM Maturity are Achievable

Technology leaders delivered more business value by expanding their TBM programs. These hallmarks can guide you to do the same.

Company, TBM

04/02/2021

Better TBM Modeling and Reporting with Workday Integration

02/18/2020

Achieving Business Value Through ITFM: It’s Easier Than You Think

FinOps, TBM

11/26/2019

Where FinOps and TBM Intersect

06/20/2019

Better M&A with Technology Business Management

IT Strategy & Planning, TBM

10/25/2018

Red Hat IT Using TBM and Apptio to Power Company’s Rapid Growth

IT Strategy & Planning, TBM

05/23/2018

CIOs Drive Transformation with Nuclear-Powered TBM

IT Strategy & Planning, TBM

08/02/2017

3 Political Pitfalls to Avoid When Moving to an IT Services Model

Cost Optimization, TBM

04/28/2017

What Exactly Is an ITFM Tool?

IT Strategy & Planning, TBM

02/08/2016