Publisher's Synopsis
This new edition, in paperback, should be a convenient and impartial guide to the main issues and a first-time introduction to the subject for all IT and business managers who seek the advantages that an open systems policy can provide.;Examining the subject from a strategic management viewpoint, this guide defines what open systems are, explains the benefits that open systems can provide and defines the key issues and concepts involved in moving to an open systems environment. "Practical Open Systems" focuses particularly on the business implications of open systems and industry trends relevant to IT strategic management. It also contains a comprehensive set of sources, containing furthur information.;This enlarged edition includes an introduction to the important topic of downsizing.;The book should be of interest to general management with responsibility for information technology, DP managers and finance directors.
