An IT steering committee is concerned that enterprise technologies have grown stagnant and are outdated. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to invest in modern technology?

While decreasing steady-state spending is important, simply shifting funds doesn't guarantee investment in *modernization* or *innovation* without a defined strategy and category.

Redefining target architecture is a planning step but doesn't, by itself, provide the funding or mechanism for *investing* in those new technologies.

Creating a new, explicit investment category for innovation provides a dedicated budget and tracking mechanism for exploring and adopting modern technologies. This ensures that funds are specifically allocated for forward-looking initiatives, rather than being absorbed by existing operational costs or incremental improvements, directly addressing the concern about stagnant technology by enabling focused investment in new areas.

Updating HR plans for training is important for adopting new tech but doesn't directly address the *investment* strategy for acquiring and implementing modern technology.