Globalization and Technology: Are You Ready?

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IT Value EQ Business Value

What is the value of IT? Expressing it in the language of business is essential. Direct tangible impact is the best. However, when tangible financial impact is not obvious, IT professional must connect the dots. ...

... "Everyone on the panel said it makes sense to judge technology projects based on business metrics. Boiled down that means two measurements: Reduced cost and increased revenue. " ...

Via ZDNet: IT Value

CIO Pulse Point: IT Governance in Top 10

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants rank IT governance in the top 10 most important technology initiatives for 2007. ...

... "IT Governance: A structure of relationships and processes that direct and control an organization and help it achieve its goals by adding value while balancing risk versus return over IT and its processes. Includes IT ROI, or the decisions around technology investments and how to optimize related returns. " ...

Via American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA): AICPA 2007 Top Technology Initiatives ... (PDF)