A client’s CIO validates that IBM proposed virtualization/consolidation solution addresses their key pain points. However, the CFO is more concerned with risk mitigation as a result of the new economic environment and has delayed the deal indefinitely. Which of the following strategies is the best way to address this situation?()
- AModify the deployment schedule of the solution over an extended period of time to reduce the initial cash outlay.
- BGain the CFO’s agreement to revisit the solution next quarter and follow-up with an aggressively priced solution.
- CPresent financing options to the CFO showing how to implement the solution while minimizing the monthly cash outlay.
- DMeet with the CFO to demonstrate the financial impact of the solution to reduce operational expenses and TCO