IT Alignment
... to an acceptable level of residual risk.
A key question is whether an enterprise’s investment in IT is in harmony with its strategic objectives (intent, current strategy and enterprise goals) and that this investment builds the capabilities necessary to deliver business value.
Alignment is a complex, multifaceted and never completely achieved. It
is about continuing to move in the right direction and being better aligned
than competitors. This may not be attainable for many enterprises because
enterprise goals change too quickly, but it nevertheless sets the direction
and addresses the real concern about the value of IT investment. .
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