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Common Mistakes in Application Rationalization Projects
Rationalization projects rarely fail loudly — they stall. The six failure modes we see most often, what each looks like from the inside, and what to do instead.
Building the Business Case for Application Rationalization
Every other guide assumes you already have approval. This one is for the stage before that — estimating the saving before you've measured it, and selling it to finance and department heads at the same time.
What Is Application Portfolio Management? A Complete Guide
The discipline that separates enterprises that control their software portfolio from those that are controlled by it — and how to build it inside your organization.
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.
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.
Application Rationalization Framework: A 6-Step Process
The APM Guru methodology for rationalizing enterprise application portfolios — including our scoring rubric and decision criteria.
Application Rationalization Criteria: How to Score and Prioritize Apps
A detailed breakdown of the scoring rubric we use to evaluate enterprise applications — business value, technical health, utilization, and cost efficiency explained with real examples.