The article discusses how IT departments can better align their strategies and goals with the overall business strategy. It notes that many IT departments operate independently of the business with their own priorities. For IT to provide more value, it must understand the business and help enable business initiatives and priorities through technology choices and solutions. The article provides recommendations for IT leaders to more closely partner with business units and ensure IT roadmaps are synchronized with and support business objectives.

1. Can you align IT with business strategy?
Karin Bruce
Strategy & Leadership; Nov/Dec 1998; 26, 5; ABI/INFORM Global
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