MANAGE I.T. OR GET CONSUMED BY IT.

MY CANDID OPINIONS

Throughout my professional career, I have seen companies spend enormous amounts of money on information technology without adequately questioning why, for whom, and to what business end.

The observations below come from my own experience. Some may sound provocative. They are intended to be.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN I.T. PROJECT.

Every investment needs a business justification and an accountable business owner.

WHO IS DRIVING YOUR PROGRAM — BUSINESS OR I.T.?

Technical delivery is not the same as business success.

IS YOUR DATA WAREHOUSE A DATA CEMETERY?

The data may be there. But is anyone using it?

IS YOUR DATA CENTRE A SERVER MUSEUM?

Are you supporting the business or maintaining expensive equipment?

IS YOUR APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE AN APPLICATION ZOO?

Are individually convenient applications creating an enterprise-wide burden?

ARE YOU INVESTING IN THE RIGHT THINGS?

Independent judgment begins with the willingness to ask a question others may no longer be asking.