Strategies for Success

Strategies for Success is a practical guide that demonstrates how IT really can underpin your business performance.

Today's businesses are increasingly reliant on their IT systems. Yet many are being hampered by their ineffective use of technology. Of particular concern are those that are operating with a 'patchwork' of disparate systems and applications. Another cause of gross inefficiency is a failure to target IT investment. According to the DTI's International Benchmarking Study, only 32 per cent of UK businesses have an IT policy as part of overall strategy. The majority of companies do not necessarily need to spend more on IT, just more effectively.

This guide recognises the challenges of adopting IT in a small business environment and explains how an integrated IT solution – which is aligned with the overall business strategy – can improve a company's performance. It is also stresses the need for companies to consider their relationships with external partners when planning their technology investment.

Key topics include:

funding options;

how to spend strategically;

delivering a return on investment;

getting your IT contract right.