Patent ID: 8326713
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving, by a computer based system for allocating billing data corresponding to usage of a technology resource, raw billing data on behalf of a group within an internal structure within an entity, wherein the raw billing data is associated with usage by the technology resource; wherein the usage is assigned a unique task identifier configured to identify a specific project processed by the technology resource, wherein the group is assigned a distinct group identifier, receiving, by the computer based system, descriptive data corresponding to the unique task identifier; receiving, by the computer based system, gain from the investment associated with each task identifier; allocating, by the computer based system, the raw billing data to the group based on usage of the technology resource by the group, wherein the allocating further includes allocating loyalty points to the entity based on usage of the technology resource; reducing, by the computer based system, the allocated billing by a monetary value of redeemed loyalty points; and determining, by the computer based system, return on investment analysis of each project completed.