There Not everyone is cut out for the heady stuff of global technology strategy. It requires vision, the planning abilities of a general and nerves of steel. It also makes life more complicated for those in charge of making information accessible-and making sure it's accurate and secure. A panel of experts offer advice on how to manage distributed data effectively. If IS departments are to survive, they must not only add value for their customers but also make sure those customers recognize the added value.
Most systems groups focus on the first requirement, but the second is even more important.
But not everyone thinks it's such a hot idea.