The alignment of the information technology and information systems (IT/IS) portfolio with business strategy is a recurring activity for modern enterprises.
Ward and Peppard (2002) define strategy as, “an integrated set of actions aimed at increasing the long-term well-being and strength of the enterprise.” (p. 276) Ward and Peppard further explain that information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) strategies, “must be integrated not only in terms of information, systems, and technology via a coherent set [...]
As more and more of the world’s financial transactions occur online, criminals and criminal organizations will seek to leverage technology to commit their crimes. Unfortunately, just as computers and the Internet enable incredible productivity for legal pursuits, illegal pursuits are similarly amplified. Security of information and systems becomes an essential feature under these conditions.
The modern organization must balance the information security risks against the costs to the business. The perfectly secure information system is neither affordable nor usable. When faced with scarce resources, in this case a fixed budget, the implementation of Ameri’s five pillars must be undertaken in a prioritized and phased approach that aligns with the cost constraints imposed by the business.
Discussions about information technology (IT) and business are often focused on new and emerging capabilities that will be developed and delivered. However, in practice, information technologies have a lifecycle. Many times, an information system’s role in business operations may extend the lifecycle. These systems are often described as ‘legacy.’
Network convergence is a key enabler for emerging applications such as IPTV, VoIP, location-aware social networks, and media rich content services. Businesses and carriers are driving towards converged networks to reduce operational costs. There are significant security and implementation risks associated with the implementation of converged networks. However, there are mitigations and active research projects working to minimize these dangers.
This week is jam packed with all sorts of events. Sunday was Pi Day, celebrating one of the world’s most popular irrational numbers. Sunday was also Einstein’s birthday Today, Monday, is the 25th anniversary of the registration of the .com top level domain. Today is also the ides of March, so if your name is [...]
Businesses have come to depend upon reliable networks for the conduct of operations. Raytheon Company is no exception to this trend. By utilizing a change management process and investing in technical redundancy, Raytheon manages and mitigates the risks of network dependency.
Agile development methodologies like Scrum offer many benefits over traditional project management techniques for modern software development. Traditional project management is often inadequate to adapt to changing requirements and priorities of today’s software projects. A common result is failed projects, finger pointing, and unsustainable work hours for developers. Agile methods provide collaboration and flexibility features that enable greater project success.
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