PO3 Determine Technological Direction
CobiT definition:
The information services function determines the technology direction to support the business. This requires the creation of a technological infrastructure plan and an architecture board that sets and manages clear and realistic expectations of what technology can offer in terms of products, services and delivery mechanisms. The plan is regularly updated and encompasses aspects such as systems architecture, technological direction, acquisition plans, standards, migration strategies and contingency. This enables timely responses to changes in the competitive environment, economies of scale for information systems staffing and investments, as well as improved interoperability of platforms and applications.
Control over the IT process of
Determine technological direction
that satisfies the business requirement for IT of
having stable, cost-effective, integrated and standard application systems, resources and capabilities
that meet current and future business requirements
by focusing on
defining and implementing a technology infrastructure plan, architecture and standards that
recognise and leverage technology opportunities
is achieved by
• Establishing a forum to guide architecture and verify compliance
• Establishing the technology infrastructure plan balanced against cost, risk and
requirements
• Defining the technology infrastructure standards based on information
architecture requirements
and is measured by
• Number and type of deviations from the technology
infrastructure plan
• Frequency of the technology infrastructure plan review/update
• Number of technology platforms by function across the enterprise
Control objectives:
PO3 Determine Technological Direction
PO3.1 Technological Direction Planning
PO3.2 Technology Infrastructure Plan
PO3.3 Monitor Future Trends and Regulations
PO3.4 Technology Standards
PO3.5 IT Architecture Board
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