[Verse 1] Sarah walks into the boardroom, laptop clutched tight Engineering needs new servers, budget meeting tonight "This costs too much," the CFO sighs with doubt How do you make the numbers sing when cash is running out? [Chorus] ROI, ROI, show the money flowing back Business value, total cost, keep your argument on track Calculate the benefits, measure what you gain Make the business case or watch your budget drain ROI, ROI, let the dollars tell the tale [Verse 2] Old servers crash on Tuesdays, downtime costs ten grand Developer productivity crawls at turtle speed New tools could boost efficiency, make the team expand Turn technology investment into business need [Chorus] ROI, ROI, show the money flowing back Business value, total cost, keep your argument on track Calculate the benefits, measure what you gain Make the business case or watch your budget drain ROI, ROI, let the dollars tell the tale [Bridge] Hidden costs lurk in shadows, maintenance fees creep high Training time and implementation, factor in the why Customer satisfaction rising, faster features deployed Total cost of ownership reveals what can't be ignored [Verse 3] Frame it like a profit center, not expense to bear Security breach prevention saves a million nightmare Productivity multiplied by salary per hour Technology becomes investment with financial power [Chorus] ROI, ROI, show the money flowing back Business value, total cost, keep your argument on track Calculate the benefits, measure what you gain Make the business case or watch your budget drain ROI, ROI, let the dollars tell the tale [Outro] Sarah presents her spreadsheet, numbers crystal clear Executive approval comes, technology budget's here
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