A thorough examination of the literature shows that these complex models can be reduced to two key concepts: 1) Enterprise IT Architecture, and 2) Technology Lifecycle Cost Management. IT spending is driven by the enterprise architecture as part of pre-defined business strategies and initiatives. This, coupled with the employment of a risk-adjusted lifecycle cost management methodology to optimize IT costs, provides the desired framework for defining the business value of IT.A thorough examination of the literature shows that these complex models can be reduced to two key concepts: 1) Enterprise IT Architecture, and 2) Technology Lifecycle Cost Management. IT spending is driven by the enterprise architecture as part of pre-defined business strategies and initiatives. This, coupled with the employment of a risk-adjusted lifecycle cost management methodology to optimize IT costs, provides the desired framework for defining the business value of IT.

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Defining the Business Value of IT.pdf