Microsoft Events hosts a session on leveraging Apptio on Azure, featuring Philip Alfano and Bill Primerano, highlighting strategies for operational efficiency and AI-driven cost optimization in enterprise IT environments.

Enhancing IT Operations with Apptio on Azure for Real-Time Insights

Session Overview

This Microsoft Ignite 2025 session discusses challenges faced by enterprises in managing multi-cloud environments and distributed IT resources. The speakers, Philip Alfano and Bill Primerano, outline how Apptio integrated on Azure empowers joint clients with actionable, real-time insights, enabling teams to forecast spend and make data-driven decisions for streamlining operations and reducing risks.

Key Topics Covered

Multi-Cloud Complexity: Understanding the impact of managing thousands of resources across diverse platforms.
Operational Challenges: Identifying inefficiencies and limited visibility within distributed teams.
Apptio on Azure: Leveraging this integration for:
- Real-time operational insights
- AI-powered optimization of resources
- Financial transparency and spend forecasting
Competitive Advantage: Translating operational efficiency into business value and cost savings for enterprises.

Solutions Discussed

Use of AI-based tools for continuous optimization
Real-time dashboards and analytics for financial management
Centralized visibility to streamline cross-team operations
Techniques for uncovering hidden savings within IT estates

Speakers

Philip Alfano
Bill Primerano

Further Learning

This session is part of Microsoft Ignite 2025. For more sessions and in-depth material, visit Microsoft Ignite.

Practical Takeaways

Improved transparency and control over IT spend
Enhanced ability to forecast and manage resources
Reduced operational risks and increased efficiency

Join this session to learn actionable strategies for turning operational challenges into competitive advantages with Apptio and Azure.