This paper proposes a framework for the development of information systems strategies and plans driven by business objectives and strategies. It provides an integrated framework for the development of technology architectures and business processes across the value chain. A systematic approach to enterprise information system planning is presented.
Does IT ROI matter? Great many intelligent people are spending sleepless nights and countless dollars calculating IT ROI. The author argues that they are wasting their time and shareholder dollars!
This article takes on the issue of demand and supply mismanagement and provides a solution. Excellent read!
Often, the emphasis is on creating an IT Strategy. Before you do, understand the context of IT Strategy i.e. what is its role and scope.
This overview of IT Value Mapping introduces a strategic framework designed to maximize returns on IT investments. It explains how organizations can visually map and assess the alignment of IT capabilities with business needs, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. By highlighting key components like strategic alignment and asset productivity, this content provides actionable insights for better IT-business integration.
New research shows an important difference in the way senior IT executives and senior business managers define success in a merger transaction. Whats behind this alignment gap? How will it affect M&A execution in the future?
There are few more ready means of improving earnings per share than the consolidation and rationalization of IT systems, hardware, networks and other infrastructure. In fact, this isn’t about technology at all: It’s a business decision with profound balance-sheet implications.
Due diligence activities usually are focused primarily on business and financial issues. Thus, many organizations fail to look closely enough at the information technology aspects of the deal. As a consequence, companies may put large proportions of targeted value at risk.
This presentation deals with business IT alignment from a capabilities perspective – actually actively promotes the use of capabilities based model and iterative development and implementation.
This paper presents an approach to addressing two key challenges with the technology planning process.
