Practical Steps for Aligning Information Technology with Business Strategies: How to Achieve a Competitive Advantage
This extensively illustrated guide offers a thorough analysis of the meaning of strategic alignment between information technology (IT) and business. Presents a penetrating look at the key pressure points--company needs, technological change and competition--that are impacting today's IT manager. Features a complete assessment of the importance of and problems with IT architecture and the presentation of a formal diagramming method (Mulciber) which allows the IT organization to draw nonambiguous, exceptionally clear architecture blueprints. Includes specific suggestions on how to overcome typical barriers blocking the successful reengineering of IT businesses.