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A key objective for IT management should be to establish effective decision rights for IT versus the business. Misplaced rights can create problems for IT that at the least create unnecessary work, and at worst can result in failure to deliver...

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In many organizations, the allocation of IT decision rights is inappropriate, either removing from IT its rightful control of the IT technical environment, or forcing IT to make decisions that have a major impact on business units.

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Ongoing IT input provided through committees can provide continuous feedback to stakeholders who might not otherwise solicit IT's advice in decision-making.

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This tool assists in identifying decision right gaps by performing a comparison between your organization's unique decision right allocation and the ideal situation.

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The responsibility for IT decisions is often misplaced with those most impacted being uninvolved in decisions that they should be making.

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Many consolidation projects are poorly planned, costly, and time consuming. They result in angry executives, unhappy users, and IT in the hot seat.

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Enterprise architecture is a discipline made up of frameworks, methods and tools that help organizations of all sizes chart a course away from unnecessary costs due to systems and process duplication in the entire organization. EA focuses on...

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There is no quick way to fix a broken data architecture. There are, however, short term tactics and long term strategies to move from chaos to an optimized architecture.

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IT infrastructures are ever-changing. Every decision to bring technology into the enterprise should be guided by a documented standard of what is and is not to be introduced into the IT environment. Use this template to help draft an...

A recent Info-Tech study found that, in the face of budget belt-tightening, educational organizations are successful in reducing licensing and support costs using open source software. However, while open source can be a good choice, it won't...

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Even if written policies and procedures do exist, they may be fragmented, out of date, or so underused they are difficult to locate. Tracking down what you have creates a baseline for future policy and procedure development work. Use the...

On May 12, 2008, HP announced its intentions to acquire EDS. At $25 per share, the deal is worth $14 billion. In many ways, the deal makes sense. It's about industry consolidation. It's about shifting to services and improved margin. It's about...

Defining who has the final say on corporate Web site issues can be a contentious issue, even for small enterprises. In the absence of clear guidelines, it is difficult to determine whether IT, Human Resources, or Marketing has the final say on...

When IT owns the corporate Web site, all changes and updates need its cooperation and approval. Today's Web tools allow the content owner to make these changes directly without the need to know anything about Web development. A Web governance...

An enterprise security policy is a document of too much importance to be without. It defines not only the overall stance that the enterprise will take in protecting its assets, but also the methods it will use to enforce that stance. The...

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Creating a formal enterprise security policy can be a lot of work, but until that policy is implemented, it will provide no benefit. While that implementation process can be time-consuming, it does not have to be overly complex. Make clear...

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Creating a security policy can be a lot of work, but until that policy is implemented, it will provide no benefit. While that implementation process can be time-consuming, it does not have to be overly complex. Use this tool to determine the...

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Creating a security policy can be a lot of work, but until that policy is implemented, it will provide no benefit. While that implementation process can be time-consuming, it does not have to be overly complex. Use this tool to determine the...

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Creating a formal enterprise security policy can be a lot of work, but until that policy is implemented, it will provide no benefit. While that implementation process can be time-consuming, it does not have to be overly complex. Make clear...

Template/Policy

The foundation for addressing security threats is a clear set of security policies and standards. Use the McLean Report "Security Standards Policy Table of Contents" template as a guide to setting up effective enterprise security policies.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Analyst's role is to develop and establish quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within the organization. This individual will also gather and analyze data in support of business...

A decision to bring a technology into the enterprise should be guided by a documented standard of what is and isn't used. Use this template to help draft an enterprise-wide Information Technology Standards and Guidelines policy.

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Use this template to help draft an enterprise-wide Information Technology Standards and Guidelines policy.

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The Electronic Records Manager's role is to ensure that all corporate records are stored electronically in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and industry regulations. This includes making certain that the storage of these records...

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The Database Developer's role is to strategically design and implement databases across the organization, while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for defining standards and models for database...

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The Chief Security Officer's role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives. The Chief Security Officer directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT system, business operation, and...

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The Quality Assurance Manager's role is to develop, establish, and enforce quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within the organization. Overseeing a contingent of QA Analysts, QA Team Leads, and QA...

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The Data Warehouse Architect's role is to strategically design and implement data warehouses, data marts, and data stores, while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for defining data standards and...