IT-by-Mastercard vs Slow and Unwieldy Process: Finding the Right Speed
Simon Collier
University of Alberta
Simon enthusiastically leads the group that ensures IT initiatives align with the institution's goals and learns from the experiences of others to inform the approaches to those initiatives. It's all about how we execute on strategy to work towards a target state.
Abstract
Application sprawl happens. We are now in a world where specialist applications are available instantly “as a service” with a credit card, causing the expectations of IT to soar. Meanwhile, the need for data management and... [ view full abstract ]
Application sprawl happens. We are now in a world where specialist applications are available instantly “as a service” with a credit card, causing the expectations of IT to soar. Meanwhile, the need for data management and consideration of user experience is growing. This creates a tension between what’s good for the business unit and what’s good for the organisation and its constituents.
The University of Alberta is piloting a multi-speed application strategy that suggests the most appropriate level of control, customisation and monetary investment for applications based on the characteristics of the service and its strategic importance. This is a new and evolving framework that helps inform decisions and removes barriers where they are not needed.
The presentation explains the current thinking around the target state and how we might use this methodology to be more nimble and appropriately governed.
Authors
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Simon Collier
(University of Alberta)
Topic Areas
Topics: Sustainability and Green IT , Topics: Other
Session
CAN4.2W » Sustainability and Green IT (09:05 - Wednesday, 22nd June, CCIS L1-160)
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