Information Technology (IT) is one of the core supporting elements in today’s modern business, and as such, its alignment with the business is key to the overall success of the company. This is particularly so when undertaking a digital transformation initiative. For this to be successful, your IT strategy has to be 100% aligned with the organization’s overall strategy.
According to Schalk van der Merwe, COO at Enterprise Outsourcing, the key here is for IT to be aligned with business, rather than the other way around. This is because in a digitally transforming world, IT is there to support, rather than lead, the business.