An ICT audit assesses five key aspects of a business, focusing on technology, data management, and individual capabilities while providing recommendations for development. The audit aids in understanding current technology use, data security, and training needs, forming a basis for an ICT development plan that aligns with business goals. Additionally, it enhances decision-making and positions the business for future improvements.

1. ICTAuditingAn ICT business audit can look at and inform you of 5 important aspects of your business.Reporting back and making recommendations for development.

2. Information Needs of the Business.Communication:with clients

3. with suppliers

4. within the business

5. with other significant individuals or organisationsInformationNeeds of theBusiness

6. Technology Presently Available to the BusinessTechnologyPresentlyCurrent Hardware Current SoftwareMobile technologiesCurrent Web Sites and internet technologiesSocial NetworksAvailable tothe Business

7. TechnologyPresentlyAvailable tothe BusinessBuilding up the ICT PictureInformationNeeds of theBusiness

8. Business Data Held and Used by the BusinessBusiness DataHeld and UsedCurrent systems for managing business data: manual and electronicCritical business dataData securityby the Business

9. TechnologyBusiness DataPresentlyHeld and UsedAvailable toby the Businessthe BusinessBuilding up the ICT PictureInformationNeeds of theBusiness

10. ICT Capability within the BusinessIndividual skills, understanding and knowledgeIndividual QualificationsTraining historyICT Capabilitywithin theBusiness

11. TechnologyBusiness DataPresentlyHeld and UsedAvailable toby the Businessthe BusinessBuildingup the ICT PictureInformationNeeds of theBusinessICT Capabilitywithin theBusiness