The Four Quadrants of Gartner TIME Complexity to Clarity

*STOP WASTING BUDGET!* 🛑💸 Learn the secret weapon of Enterprise Architects: The **Gartner® TIME Framework**! This video breaks down the strategic way to handle your entire application portfolio, ensuring every app supports your evolving business strategy! 🚀✨

The *Gartner® TIME framework* is the proven industry standard method for evaluating and categorising applications based on their *technical fit* (quality, maintainability) and *functional fit* (alignment with business needs),. Get ready to master *Application Rationalisation* and maximise business value!,

⏰ The Four Quadrants of TIME:

Discover where your software truly belongs!

1. *TOLERATE 🤝 (Maintain As-Is):* These applications have a *high technical fit* but a **low functional fit**. They work fine, but they aren't strategic rockstars. Keep them running in their current state until a better time for change,.
2. *INVEST 🌟 (Enhance & Expand):* The gold standard! *High technical fit* and **high functional fit**. These apps are integral to your operations and deliver significant value. Plan for expansion, upgrades, and tighter integration!,,
3. *MIGRATE ➡️☁️ (Replace):* Warning! These apps have a *low technical fit* but are **highly functional**. They perform important tasks but are technically inadequate, meaning they need replacing—often with more efficient, cloud-based alternatives,,.
4. *ELIMINATE 🔥🗑️ (Decommission):* Zero value! *Low technical fit* and **low functional fit**. Target these apps for removal to reduce costs, simplify your IT landscape, and mitigate risks associated with outdated software,.

The TIME model is key for *IT Budget Planning* (knowing exactly where to invest) and essential during *Cloud Migration* and *Mergers and Acquisitions* (M&A). Implementing this systematic approach allows you to build a clear application roadmap and ensure continuous optimization,,.

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Source attribution: Content adapted from the analysis of the Gartner® TIME Model guide provided by LeanIX.