[ROI calculator]
Technology ROI calculator: include capability, risk, and time
Technology return is more than a lower bill. Model the recurring cost, the work removed, the risk reduced, the capability gained, and the time required to make the change safe.
A wider return model
The useful inputs are current cost, avoided manual work, interruption or recovery risk, staff capacity, implementation effort, training, support, and the value of keeping future options open.
Use ranges, not false precision
We recommend a conservative, expected, and upside case. The model should show which assumption drives the result and what measurement will replace the estimate once the first change ships.