January 28, 2015 Journal article Open Access

To govern IT, or not to govern IT?

Juiz, Carlos; Toomey, Mark

Use of Information Technology has matured enough to require top level governance in addition to established disciplines for management and operation. Governance of IT is a board and top executive responsibility that must focus on business performance and capability, rather than technology details. Major business transformations, enabled by new technology, are taking place in established organisations: these require top-down focus on business strategy, capability and performance through effective use of IT, and an approach to Governance of IT that engages business leaders in appropriate behavior.