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Writing IT policies from scratch is onerous and time consuming, but policies are mandatory in most enterprises. Why work harder than you have to? Use this collection of leading policies as a platform for policy portfolio development.

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When acquiring information systems, following set protocols ensures that expenditures are made as wisely as possible regarding the provisioning of IT security. Without such protocols, the potential exists for purchases to be made that undermine...

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Deciding on a post-merger target technology environment is a crucial planning step for IT professionals who are about to go through a merger or acquisition (M&A). Use Info-Tech's Merger & Acquisition Target Technology Environment Selection Tool...

Solution Set

A set of core IT policies is absolutely necessary to establish transparency and set expectations.

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A tightly focused and well written policy backed by strong communication is much more likely to be followed by users. Follow policy writing best practices to ensure that they are adhered to and enforced in a consistent and predictable manner.

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In complex, multi-vendor data center environments, a contract management policy is an essential control tool used to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits of vendor contracts to the enterprise. Establish a data center contract management...