Dr. Gordon Moore, the American co-founder of Intel Corporation, accurately predicted in 1965 that density of computing power would double every 18 months, thereby coining Moore’s law. The most visible manifestation of Moore’s law is that computer technology, in all of its widely varying forms, is now deeply embedded in all aspects of our professional… Read More All IT Experts are not created equal

ISACA releases business IT governance framework COBIT 5

IT governance cannot be approached in a haphazard manner. There is no turnkey solution or vanilla procedure that will magically embed IT governance into an organization. While not prescriptive, IT governance is top-down and principles-based. To be successful, it requires structured, systematic thinking and an understanding of an organization’s personality traits. It further requires ownership… Read More Organizational Profiling: A Path to Effective IT Governance

The pervasive nature of IT as a business enabler obscures some harsh realities about IT performance. Contrary to conventional wisdom, technology-driven increases in productivity have been meager relative to total expenditures. Lackluster IT performance tied to poor management is manifested in failed or aborted projects, missed deadlines, budget overruns, and poor returns on investment (ROI).… Read More IT Governance