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Guide Rationalization

The Complete Guide to Application Rationalization

Everything you need to know about rationalizing your enterprise application portfolio — from building the initial inventory to retiring your first app and tracking savings.

March 2026 · 15 min read
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Software portfolio audit methodology
How-ToPortfolio

How to Conduct a Software Portfolio Audit

A step-by-step walkthrough of the software portfolio audit process — from pulling the initial license inventory to scoring applications for rationalization.

Feb 2026 · 9 min read
Application rationalization framework
Framework

Application Rationalization Framework: A 6-Step Process

The proprietary APM Guru methodology for rationalizing enterprise application portfolios — including our scoring rubric and decision criteria.

Feb 2026 · 11 min read
SaaS spending statistics and data
DataSaaS

How Much Does SaaS Sprawl Really Cost Your Business?

The real numbers behind enterprise SaaS spending — what the benchmarks say, what our client data shows, and what you can do about it.

Jan 2026 · 7 min read
Platform consolidation strategy
StrategyConsolidation

Platform Consolidation: When and How to Standardize Your Tech Stack

The signals that tell you it's time to consolidate, how to evaluate platform options, and how to manage the migration without losing your team in the process.

Jan 2026 · 10 min read
Post-merger IT integration playbook
M&APlaybook

Post-Merger IT Integration: A Rationalization Playbook

A practical guide to navigating M&A application rationalization — from due diligence through the 100-day integration sprint.

Dec 2026 · 12 min read
Application scoring and prioritization criteria
Tactical

Application Rationalization Criteria: How to Score and Prioritize Apps

The exact scoring criteria we use to evaluate whether an application should be retained, consolidated, migrated, or retired.

Dec 2026 · 8 min read
Shadow IT risks and costs
AwarenessShadow IT

The Hidden Costs of Shadow IT (And How to Get It Under Control)

What shadow IT is actually costing your organization — beyond the obvious security risks — and a practical framework for bringing it into the light.

Nov 2026 · 6 min read
Software license optimization tips
LicensesSavings

Software License Optimization: 7 Ways You're Overpaying

The seven most common ways enterprise organizations overpay for software licenses — and what to do about each one.

Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Healthcare IT rationalization
HealthcareIndustry

Healthcare IT Rationalization: Cutting Costs Without Compromising Patient Care

The unique challenges of rationalizing a healthcare application portfolio — and how to do it without putting clinical systems or compliance at risk.

Oct 2026 · 9 min read
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