Publisher's Synopsis
Complete with strategies and processes for embracing business change rapidly and gracefully, this book gives IT managers clear and practical ways to guide a company through Internet-induced change. A number of successful models are provided that illustrate how to plan efficiently and how to implement an adaptive enterprise infrastructure. Designing an adaptive infrastructure is addressed, as are the major opportunities and challenges faced. People issues are emphasized as well, leading managers to understand that an organization can make great technology choices, but without the right people and processes technology choices won't bring the expected success. How to achieve an optimal balance between immediate needs and long-term goals is also examined.
