Model Overview Report

Demystifying The Technical Functions Of IT Financial Management Solutions

Plan Strategic ITFM Solution Adoption Using Function-First Thinking

Dec 04, 2025

Summary

Frameworks like technology business management (TBM) and FinOps help tech leaders better visualize, optimize, and demonstrate the business value of IT spending as costs rise. However, managing these frameworks frequently requires advanced solutions, adding to the complexity that tech execs are navigating. Forrester’s Function-First Tech Buying Framework provides clear standards for IT financial management (ITFM) solution functions to help technology executives select solutions that address core needs like financial control, compliance, and analytics while ensuring adaptability and alignment with evolving business objectives.

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