Reduce risk and improve the overall performance of IT assets! Federal IT Capital Planning and Investment Control is the first book to provide a comprehensive look at the IT capital planning and investment control (CPIC) process. Written from a practitioner's perspective, this book covers a range of topics designed to provide both strategic and operational perspectives on IT CPIC. From planning to evaluation, this valuable resource helps managers and analysts at all levels realize the full benefits of the CPIC process.*Explore the full range of IT investment principles and practices *Learn CPIC project management techniques including earned-value management, integrated baseline review, cost-benefit analysis, and risk-adjusted cost and schedule estimates*Identify strategies to improve how your organization manages its IT portfolio and selects, controls, and evaluates investments *Discover how to leverage scarce IT resources and align investments with program priorities *Benefit from the in-depth coverage-excellent for the experienced as well as those new to the CPIC process