Sopra Steria Next Publishes CIO Compass
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The publication by Sopra Steria Next, a subsidiary of Sopra Steria, provides guidance on managing IT spending shifts from CAPEX to OPEX, which could positively impact the company's standing in the IT consulting market. Companies adopting these strategies may see improved financial risk management related to IT investments.
Sopra Steria Next, a part of Sopra Steria, released a publication titled 'CIO Compass' on June 12, 2026, addressing the shift in IT investment models from CAPEX to OPEX. The report highlights the increasing cost volatility and budget overruns in consumption-based IT spending, particularly in cloud services, which are projected to account for over 75% of IT spending by 2026. Sopra Steria Next proposes five operational levers, including FinOps, GreenOps, dynamic resource allocation, proactive technology dependency management, and value measurement by usage, to help CIOs regain control over IT investments and mitigate financial risks. The publication emphasizes the urgency for organizations to adapt to these changes to avoid falling behind in the evolving IT landscape.
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