The increasing complexity of IT systems, combined with a need to respond to changes in business objectives, has prompted many enterprises to explore ways of increasing the flexibility and responsiveness of their IT systems. This brief examines the components and techniques that could help achieve this goal and maintain business-IT alignment.
Scope of this title:
-- Provides a broad overview of the various components of IT flexibility.
-- Details some of the drivers for IT flexibility as well as specific drivers for SOA and EA.
-- Analyses the results of a survey on IT flexibility that was completed by IT decision-makers