Seven Tips For Rationalizing Your Application Portfolio
CIO, Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Application sprawl bogs down operations, eats up budget, and introduces unnecessary risk. IT leaders offer advice on the art and science of application portfolio management.
A strong application portfolio is an essential IT resource. Ensuring that the portfolio is ready to meet enterprise operational and financial needs is essential to long-term business success. Unfortunately, applications tend to accumulate over time, leading to bloat that creates confusion, undermines efficiency, and introduces risk to the organization.