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The CFO’s Guide to Software Optimization
Discover how finance leaders are unlocking hidden savings in their IT budgets without compromising student success.
Higher education CFOs are facing unprecedented financial pressures, from rising operational costs to the hidden expenses of digital transformation. While software promises efficiency, the reality is that millions are wasted each year on unused or underutilized licenses.
This ebook explores:
Why software overspend is rampant – Learn how outdated procurement models and decentralized purchasing drain resources.
How to break free from autopilot renewals – See how usage-based budgeting empowers CFOs to make decisions backed by data, not assumptions.
Strategies for aligning IT and Finance – Discover how collaborative, data driven decisions can transform your budget from a survival tool into a strategic asset.
Opportunities to reinvest savings into mission-driven initiatives – Reclaim wasted dollars and fund what truly matters- student experience, equity, and innovation.
Get actionable insights to streamline your software budget, strengthen vendor negotiations, and lead your institution with confidence.
Space Optimization Strategies for Modern Campuses
Leverage data-driven IT asset management to optimize modern campuses with LabStats.
Universities are under increasing pressure to maximize space while ensuring students, faculty, and staff have access to the technology they need. Traditional IT asset management (ITAM) extends beyond computer labs—it encompasses faculty workstations, administrative offices, research facilities, and remote learning environments.
This free ebook explores how IT leaders can use ITAM as a strategic tool to optimize campus spaces, reduce waste, and improve resource allocation. Learn how data-driven insights can justify equipment relocation, repurpose underutilized assets, and ensure the right technology is available where it’s needed most.
Download Now to discover:
- How to leverage ITAM for smarter space management
- Strategies for improving technology access and efficiency
- The role of data in justifying IT decisions and investments
Make informed, data-backed decisions to enhance student experiences and maximize ROI.
Avoiding Costly Data Errors:
3 Common Mistakes that Drain Your IT Budget
In the challenging world of higher education IT management, every dollar counts. yet many institutions inadvertently drain their IT budgets through common data management errors :
Paying for Software That Isn’t Used: Learn how to identify and eliminate unused software licenses to save costs.
Letting Computers Collect Dust: Discover strategies to optimize computer usage and prevent underutilized hardware
Keeping Computer Labs Open Too Long: Find out how to adjust lab hours based on actual usage data to improve efficiency.
Why Track Higher Education Hardware and Software Usage
Learn how to leverage hardware and software usage data to support institution-wide goals. Answer common questions that higher ed CIOs face, such as:
What IT assets and software can be tracked?
What data points can be collected and why are they important?
What other goals can IT asset tracking help me achieve?
How can IT leaders combine data to gain further insights?
Who can benefit from better understanding of IT asset usage in higher education?
5 Key Initiatives for IT Decision Makers in Higher Ed for 2025
In this eBook, you’ll learn how IT leaders across higher ed are tackling today’s biggest challenges by aligning their projects and budgets with smart, forward-thinking strategies, including:
- Aligning IT projects with campus-wide goals for student success
Maximizing agility to alleviate budget pressure
Making data-driven decisions the status quo
Sustaining innovation in a changing world
Discovering how AI and emerging technology can support core initiatives
