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Technology Consulting Service

IT Budgeting and Grants

Optimise IT ROI with the Right Technologies and Support Programmes

 

A Strategic Approach to IT Budgeting 

 

Having a well-planned IT budget is crucial as technology underpins almost every aspect of your business and its ability to innovate and grow. It acts as a financial roadmap and ensures greater transparency and alignment of your technology investments.

At RSM, we help business leaders align overarching strategic business objectives with IT, and prioritise technology demands with the right solutions to remain competitive, efficient, and secure. We provide a proven framework to manage and optimise IT costs, preventing it from spiralling out of control in an era of rapidly evolving technology options.

IT Budgeting Consulting with RSM

We help clients

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Focus on Technology Value, not just Price

Our IT budgeting framework illuminates your IT priorities and optimises IT spending aligned to business goals so every dollar and technology ROI is maximised for innovation and growth

Stay competitive with proper IT & Budget Planning with RSM

Boost Competitive Edge and Market Position

IT and budget consulting that guides leaders to invest in the right technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement, spearhead innovation with data-driven decision-making

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Identify and Reduce Unnecessary IT Expenses

Stay on top of IT budget with periodic budget analysis together with technology and business process reviews to locate potential cost-saving prospects and pinpoint unnecessary expenditures

Govt Grants Advisory - RSM

Save Money with Government Grants

Advice on the suitability and eligibility of various government schemes and grants to offset technology costs and efforts.

These include CTOaaS, EDG funding, InvoiceNow, CISOaaS, Data Protection Essentials, DSI, and more

Why is IT Budgeting important?

 

Insufficient IT investment can compromise productivity, customer satisfaction, employee experience and growth opportunities. Over spending on the other hand ties up critical cash that could be more effectively utilised elsewhere. 

The key is achieving the right balance. At RSM, we assist business leaders with a holistic IT framework, agile budgeting, and strong IT governance to not only prevent financial wastage but also positions the organisation to seize new opportunities, drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

 

 

Key areas to consider in formulating your IT Budget?


  • Capital Expenditure Planning (CapEx): Funds for acquiring or upgrading fixed IT assets, such as computers, screens, printers, network servers, etc
 
  • Operational Expense Forecasting (OpEx): Budget for recurring expenses, such as ongoing maintenance, support services, software subscriptions, IT overheads, and manpower cost
 
  • Innovation and Performance Enhancements: Resources for exploring and integrating new digital solutions and applications to boost productivity, collaboration and smarter decision making
 
  • Security and Governance: Align cyber and data protection measures and costs to your risk profile, regulatory compliance requirements and the cost of a potential data breach
 
  • Skills Development and Training: Cost for training programmes to keep the IT team and general workforce adept with the latest technology, cyber threats and trends
 
  • Available Government Schemes and Funding Support: Tap on the latest government initiatives and grants to offset the rising cost of technology adoption and management

 

 

How much should I set aside for technology?


In general across all sectors, we observe businesses who wants to adopt a digital-first approach, do set aside 8% of gross profit for IT spending. However do take note that you should use these figures as a reference when budgeting for IT. Your company's particular needs should still be the main consideration for how much you should allot for technology expenses.
 
This number also varies according to industries. For example Financial services firms will invest more heavily in IT security since they are often targeted by cybercriminals, while a wholesale company may need only a warehouse management system and a basic website. Speak to us to get an proper assessment of your current IT budgeting and technology plans.  

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How RSM can help with IT Budgeting Consulting?


  • We start by reviewing and understanding your current IT expenditure and budgeting process to see if there is a need to adjust or reallocate spending.

  • To identify and align your IT requirements to current and future needs, this is followed by an assessment of the current use of technology tools and your development plans.

  • Our consultant will then recommend improvements to the IT budgeting approach and outline a framework to help prioritise IT initiatives and expenses to maximise technology ROI.

  • We will also discuss the suitability and eligibility of various government grants to offset technology costs and efforts; and

  • Provide guidance in grant application, where applicable.

  • For a holistic IT and budgeting strategy, we also provide on-going advisory and managed services to ensure continuous monitoring and adaptation of technologies to align with the dynamic nature of your business and the technology landscape.

 

Learn more about these government initiatives with grants to help defray the cost of going digital

 

CTO as-a-Service - Digital Advisory & PM Support

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) for ERP/CRM Projects

InvoiceNow Grant

CISOaaS & Cyber Essentials (CEM)

Data Protection Essentials (DPE)

CTO as-a-Service - Digital Advisory & PM Support

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) for ERP/CRM Projects

InvoiceNow Grant

CISOaaS & Cyber Essentials (CEM)

Data Protection Essentials (DPE)

How can we help?

Complete this form and an RSM Stone Forest representative will be in touch.