IT Portfolio Management: Unlocking the Business Value of Technology
Editorial Reviews
Review
"As most industries evolve, they become increasingly commoditized and IT industry is no exception. Aggressively investing in IT is the right answer in order to achieve competitive differentiation in the marketplace. Successful businesses have long realized that developing unique, innovative business and delivery models, as well as fostering a network of global partnerships is the optimal way to deliver the results that global customers are looking for. IT Portfolio Management provides an all-inclusive approach and methodology on how to balance and align IT and business, and generate superior value and returns from IT investments while mitigating risk."--Scott McNealy
Chairman and CEO
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Book Description
Praise for IT Portfolio Management step-by-step "Bryan Maizlish and Robert Handler bring their deep experience in IT 'value realization' to one of the most absent of all IT management practices portfolio management. They capture the essence of universally proven investment practices and apply them to the most difficult of challenges returning high strategic and dollar payoffs from an enterprise's IT department. The reader will find many new and rewarding insights to making their IT investments finally return market leading results." John C. Reece, Chairman and CEO, John C. Reece and Associates, LLC Former deputy commissioner for modernization and CIO of the IRS "IT Portfolio Management describes in great detail the critical aspects, know-how, practical examples, key insights, and best practices to improve operational efficiency, corporate agility, and business competitiveness. It eloquently illustrates the methods of building and integrating a portfolio of IT investments to ensure the realization of maximum value and benefit, and to fully leverage the value of all IT assets. Whether you are getting started or building on your initial success in IT portfolio management, this book will provide you information on how to build and implement an effective IT portfolio management strategy." David Mitchell, President and CEO, webMethods, Inc. "I found IT Portfolio Management very easy to read, and it highlights many of the seminal aspects and best practices from financial portfolio management. It is an important book for executive, business, and IT managers." Michael J. Montgomery, President, Montgomery and Co. "IT Portfolio Management details a comprehensive framework and process showing how to align business and IT for superior value. Maizlish and Handler have the depth of experience, knowledge, and insight needed to tackle the challenges and opportunities companies face in optimizing their IT investment portfolios. This is an exceptionally important book for executive leadership and IT business managers, especially those wanting to build a process-managed enterprise." Peter Fingar, Executive Partner Greystone Group, coauthor of The Real-Time Enterprise and Business Process Management (BPM): The Third Wave "A must-read for the non-IT manager who needs to understand the complexity and challenges of managing an IT portfolio. The portfolio management techniques, analysis tools, and planning can be applied to any project or function." Richard "Max" Maksimoski, Senior Director RandD, The Scotts Company "This book provides an excellent framework and real-world based approach for implementing IT portfolio management. It is a must-read for every CIO staff considering how to strategically and operationally impact their company's bottom line." Donavan R. Hardenbrook, New Product Development Professional, Intel Corporation
IT Portfolio Management: Unlocking the Business Value of Technology
IT Portfolio Management: Unlocking the Business Value of Technology,Bryan Maizlish,Robert Handler,Wiley,0471649848,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Computer Science,Cost effectiveness,Information Technology,Information Technology (Engineering),Management,Management - General,Strategic Planning,Business & Economics / Systems & Planning,Business & Management
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