In the context of IT portfolio management, Demand Management can be particularly beneficial by: Centralizing request intake and review: This streamlines the process and ensures all requests are evaluated consistently based on predefined criteria. Prioritizing projects based on business value: IT teams can focus on projects that deliver the most significant strategic value to the organization. Improved resource allocation: By understanding IT resource capacity, project demands can be matched with available personnel with the appropriate skillsets, minimizing delays and bottlenecks.