Publisher's Synopsis
Technology is always changing and understanding the current technology that is available and the emerging technology and current technology trends are important. To remain competitive, organizations have to be constantly analyzing new technology, and when feasible, take advantage of technology. It is not recommended that any organization
be on the bleeding edge of technology, but an organization cannot be too far behind, in applying useful technology, to the point where they
lose their competitive edge.
Once a thorough assessment of the organization's current environment is complete, then an assessment should be done to determine where the company should be to remain competitive. The assessment has to take into account the mission of the organization, overall strategy, budget, and make sure that the needs are achievable. Who will perform
the work can be determined at a later date. Given the best scenario which includes no budgetary constraints, and the organization being capable of supporting every new technology, the company will want everything that is new, even if they do not have a specific need for the new technology.
When developing an IT strategy, there are probably several processes that can be applied. This book will introduce a Simple Strategic Model (SSM) that the author has developed. If an IT Strategic Plan is done correctly, an organization can create an IT strategy that avoids the common pitfalls.
