Data governance has more or less pervaded companies of the business world. This is not self-evident, because while it may seem easy to collect data today, understanding it and using it toRead More…
I thought some years ago that Enterprise information system growth was more or less linear, according to a size factor. But getting experience, I soon discovered that inserting a new application inRead More…
Financial Insights, a research subsidiary of IDC, forecasts that top 10 american financial institutions will cut their IT budgets by 30%. Money is becoming dearer worldwide and investments harder to make. EuropeRead More…
I already wrote in a previous post how the number of papers discussing IT alignement suprised me. Indeed, for me, priority should be given to deciding, to planning and to setting upRead More…
In my previous post, I addressed the point of view that IT Strategy is not only business alignment, but should rely on a strong vision of IT role in the company. Then,Read More…
Last Thursday, I attended to a Marcus Evans conference in Paris on Enterprise Architecture. For those who are not familiar with, Marcus Evans is definitely not a new pub name, but aRead More…
As Enterprise Architecture buzz is gaining ground within IT Divisions, what auditors, may think about it ? Since version 4.0, one of Cobit focuses is strategic alignment which is attained by aRead More…
Concentration moves and streamline of processes pull outsourcing of big chunks of production, in particular information systems. Technologies of grid computing and virtualisation fuel an increase of the trend. The idea ofRead More…
I wish all IT managers an happy new year. Health and wealth for you and your families. I hope for all of you many IT businesses in 2008. This is just whatRead More…
When strategists sharpen their analysis, they often build plans of specialization, diversification, internationalization, or vertical integration regarding a company. For products, decisions are wiath respect of development, retention or divestment. All ofRead More…
