RELEASED: JUN 27, 2024 |
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH |
RESOURCE: URL

Anything in a shadow looks mysterious — shadow IT is no different. Rather than dwelling on what IT solutions could be out there, technology leaders should flip on a light and see for themselves what’s lurking in the (IT) shadows. And the challenge is getting tougher: Software as a Service (SaaS) spend is projected to reach $145 billion by the end of 2022, making it one of the most explosive growth areas in organizations’ operational budgets. But while SaaS spend must support business goals, SaaS growth now primarily comes outside corporate IT.

SaaS is now the main driver of shadow IT, and IT leadership needs to manage it.