Shifting Operating Expense to Equity Value
This presentation discusses how to use software asset due diligence and IT management techniques to increase software value, prevent unexpected capital expense requests and preserve exit strategy opportunities at higher valuations.
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"It's frustrating that there are so many failed software projects when I know from personal experience that it's possible to do so much better - and we can help."
- Mike Harris, DCG Owner
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