IT Budgets: How IT wastes money

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Overview: Belt tightening, buckling down, trimming the fat, coming to terms with reality... none of these activities sound enjoyable, but when you're operating a business during a recession, it's time to take a cold, hard look at the facts, and find out where you're bleeding money.

If you aren't sure how your company's IT department might be letting money go down the drain, read this TechRepublic cover story for the list of the top 10 ways that IT wastes money. From spending too much on mobile technology to not allowing employees to telecommute, you might be surprised at all the ways IT may be cutting into the budget. You'll also receive cost-saving tips, including how to find great hardware deals without the wait and how to ensure your training budget is money well spent.

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