Productivity in IT Divisions
I thought some years ago that Enterprise information system growth was more or less linear, according to a size factor. But getting experience, I soon discovered that inserting a new application inRead More…
Harsh times are coming for IT divisions. What to do ?
Financial Insights, a research subsidiary of IDC, forecasts that top 10 american financial institutions will cut their IT budgets by 30%. Money is becoming dearer worldwide and investments harder to make. EuropeRead More…
If you transform, align
I already wrote in a previous post how the number of papers discussing IT alignement suprised me. Indeed, for me, priority should be given to deciding, to planning and to setting upRead More…
IT vision and IT Strategy what is the difference ?
In my previous post, I addressed the point of view that IT Strategy is not only business alignment, but should rely on a strong vision of IT role in the company. Then,Read More…
Marcus Evans conference in Paris, March 2008
Last Thursday, I attended to a Marcus Evans conference in Paris on Enterprise Architecture. For those who are not familiar with, Marcus Evans is definitely not a new pub name, but aRead More…
What about Enterprise Architecture and IT auditors ?
As Enterprise Architecture buzz is gaining ground within IT Divisions, what auditors, may think about it ? Since version 4.0, one of Cobit focuses is strategic alignment which is attained by aRead More…
Data processing and competitive advantage, is the divorce consumed?
Concentration moves and streamline of processes pull outsourcing of big chunks of production, in particular information systems. Technologies of grid computing and virtualisation fuel an increase of the trend. The idea ofRead More…
Wishes 2008 and global IS outlook
I wish all IT managers an happy new year. Health and wealth for you and your families. I hope for all of you many IT businesses in 2008. This is just whatRead More…
Enterprise architects support CIO strategists
When strategists sharpen their analysis, they often build plans of specialization, diversification, internationalization, or vertical integration regarding a company. For products, decisions are wiath respect of development, retention or divestment. All ofRead More…
by 2012 40% of today’s enterprise architecture programs will be stopped
I’ve just read this prediction in the next Gartner summit announcement. I am feeling really desperate since I’ve just discovered that I may lead my customers to wrong decisions. They may findRead More…