Apptio, an IBM Company

Casey Doran and Hunter (R) Willis shared some of the latest and greatest #finops innovations coming to IBM Cloudability! Stop by our booth to learn more with our experts, join a session, and enter to win a pair of AirPods or a bedazzled Cost Cutie! To learn more about our latest innovations, you can also visit our Innovation hub here: https://ibm.biz/BdbLJn

In an era of AI acceleration and hybrid IT complexity, how can technology spend translate into true business impact? In partnership with Apptio, an IBM Company, join technology and finance leaders to explore how organisations can align tech investment with business outcomes, secure stakeholder buy-in, and effectively measure return on innovation. Our expert panel includes: • Marcus Brakewood, Managing Director, KPMG • Nadine McClement, Finance Director, Digital X & Functions, NatWest Group • Matthew Guarini, Executive Director, Technology Business Management (TBM) Council • Ajay Patel, General Manager, Apptio, an IBM Company • John Sinclair Foley, Head of Lex, Financial Times Unlock real value from your technology investment. Thursday 4 December | 15:00 - 15:50 | Webinar Register for free: https://lnkd.in/eNEuUiPR

Thank you everyone for an amazing #TBMC25! Hope to see you next year!!

What a fun way to end a fantastic #TBMC25! We enjoyed every minute and we hope you did too. 🧡

Mainframes remain mission-critical for many enterprises - but their costs are often complex and hard to control. At #TBMC25, Apptio experts Ed Hayman and Benjamin-Nils Dirnberger explored how Apptio Mainframe TCO delivers the transparency and insight needed to make mainframe operations more strategic. A great session highlighting how Apptio continues to help IT and Finance leaders modernize with confidence. #Mainframe #ITFinance #TechnologyBusinessManagement

Women in TBM & Tech brought together exceptional leaders to discuss how women are scaling operations, driving digital innovation, and closing the credibility gap in tech. ✨ Panelists included: Dr. Cornelia Scheitz, Sr. Director, Platform Business Excellence, Autodesk Ann Marie Chow, VP Global Customer Operations, Apptio Marisa Zalabak, CEO & Founder, Open Channel Culture Laura Walsh, CIO, Culligan International These leaders shared real-world strategies for navigating hypergrowth, championing sustainability, and leveraging emerging technologies to make measurable impact. 🌍💪 #WomenInTech #Leadership #TBM #TBMC25 #Inclusion #Innovation

Kicking off our last day of breakout sessions - Jay Hrcsko from The Standard and Maxim Danilevsky from Cprime, Inc took attendees on a journey “down the rabbit hole” to demystify Strategic Portfolio Management (#SPM), turning a buzzword into a tangible, high-impact practice. #TBM #Agile #PortfolioManagement #TechnologyBusinessManagement #TheStandard #Cprime #TBMC25

An amazing final keynotes at #TBMC25! From AI realities to career growth and modernization, today’s sessions showcased how the TBM community continues to innovate, connect, and lead. 💡 Key Highlights: Matthew Guarini and Dr. Howard Rubin (The Technology Economists) separated #AI and cloud hype from reality, sharing data-driven insights on what’s truly delivering value. Southwest Airlines and Cprime, Inc revealed how they’re breaking silos and driving enterprise agility through connected data and systems. The Technology Business Management (TBM) Council Standards Committee introduced TBM Framework & Taxonomy 5.0, led by Justin Mann, Stephanie Roe (Rego Consulting), John Wilson, and Matt Temple (IBM), helping organizations stay ahead of evolving technology challenges. Leaders from FedEx, Nomura, and The Standard shared how #TBM empowers professionals to accelerate their careers and build business impact. The TBM Council team closed the day with a look ahead at how they’ll expand support and innovation for the growing TBM community in 2026. Together, these sessions reinforced TBM as the connective framework linking innovation, finance, and business value. #IBM #Cprime #SouthwestAirlines #FedEx #Nomura #TheStandard #TechnologyLeadership #FinOps #StrategicPortfolioManagement