In this episode of #TheRaaP, Kyle Hall and Kyle Gotzman dive into one of the most critical exercises for IT and finance leaders during budget season: assessing external IT services spend.

They break down the foundational steps every organization should take, starting with building a baseline inventory of spend, normalizing vendor data, and questioning long-held assumptions.

From there, they explore how to prioritize opportunities using a practical framework that balances cost, architecture, and security.

Whether it’s identifying stranded services, rationalizing security tools, or grading initiatives based on impact and difficulty, this conversation provides a clear roadmap for finding meaningful savings without losing sight of business outcomes.