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Author Boar, Bernard H., 1947-

Title Practical steps for aligning information technology with business strategies : how to achieve a competitive advantage / Bernard H. Boar
Published New York : J. Wiley, [1994]
©1994

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Description xiii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. The State of I/T Circa 1995 -- 3. I/T Architecture -- 4. I/T Planning and Forecasting -- 5. The Economy -- 6. Application Development -- 7. Management Philosophy and Style -- 8. Finale -- Appendix A: Mulciber Drawing Glossary -- Appendix B: Mulciber Drawing Templates -- Appendix C: Mulciber Lite -- Appendix D: Drawing Network OA&M -- Appendix E: Maneuverability Analysis
Summary You will find charts and templates that an IT staff can customize and use today; techniques for overcoming most architecture problems, including a diagramming technique for drawing exceptionally clear blueprints; an in-depth discussion of business IT alignment; how to design an internal IT business economy; tips on how to get the biggest bang for the buck while optimizing customer service; and proven techniques that radically improve application development through object-oriented technologies, data servers, and prototyping
Today's leaner, meaner, total quality business organizations look to information technology to provide them with a sustainable competitive advantage. That's why the IT managers who are in greatest demand are those who are well versed in modern strategic planning techniques and capable of developing a dynamic IT organization ever alert to their companies' current and future business needs. Written by an author at the cutting edge of today's IT business strategy revolution, this book offers you a clear, easy-to-implement action plan for reengineering your business's IT organization with an eye to building, sustaining, and expanding a competitive advantage
Analysis Business Information technology Management
Business Information technology Management
Notes Spine title: Aligning information technology with business strategies
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Performer At head of title: AT & T
Subject Information technology -- Management.
Management information systems.
Strategic planning -- Data processing.
Strategic planning -- Information technology.
Author American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
LC no. 94018522
ISBN 0471076376 (acid-free paper)
Other Titles Aligning information technology with business strategies
Information technology with business strategies
Aligning information technology with business strategies
Information technology with business strategies