Government agencies face mounting pressure to optimize their application portfolios due to rising costs, shadow IT, and the increasing complexity of emerging technologies and fragmented development practices. Application rationalization is no longer a one-time exercise; it’s a continuous discipline that requires alignment across people, processes, technology, and data.  

 

This session introduced Forrester’s Application Portfolio Rationalization framework, helping state and local leaders establish a systematic approach to manage complexity, improve transparency, and drive smarter technology and budget decisions. Attendees learned how to strengthen collaboration between IT, finance, and operations to build a sustainable application portfolio management practice that supports mission success and long-term efficiency.

 

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