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Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy: Value Selling Tools and the Buying Lifecycle

The ROI Guy

Diagnostic Example: Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization Assessment Microsoft wanted to provide analysis and roadmap advice to help get more C-level engagements, engage earlier in the sales cycle, and shift customer perceptions from tactical product provider to strategic partner. Alinean recognized by BtoB Magazine’s as one of To.

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Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy: IT Budgets into 2011 - Robbing Peter to.

The ROI Guy

The press release announcing the Gartner Executive Program study results can be found at: [link] Mark McDonald, group vice president and head of research at Gartner Executive Programs will provide more detailed analysis on the CIO Agenda at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, being held October 17-21 in our hometown of Orlando, Florida.