PO 03 Determine technological direction

focuses on

defining and implementing a technology infrastructure plan, architecture and standards that recognise and leverage technology opportunities

is controlled by

PO03.1 Technological Direction Planning Analyse existing and emerging technologies, and plan which technological direction is appropriate to realise the IT strategy and the business systems architecture. Also identify in the plan which technologies have the potential to create business opportunities. The plan should address systems architecture, ...

PO03.2 Technology Infrastructure Plan Create and maintain a technology infrastructure plan that is in accordance with the IT strategic and tactical plans. The plan should be based on the technological direction and include contingency arrangements and direction for acquisition of technology resources. It should consider changes ...

PO03.3 Monitor Future Trends and Regulations Establish a process to monitor the business sector, industry, technology, infrastructure, legal and regulatory environment trends. Incorporate the consequences of these trends into the development of the IT technology infrastructure plan.

PO03.4 Technology Standards To provide consistent, effective and secure technological solutions enterprisewide, establish a technology forum to provide technology guidelines, advice on infrastructure products and guidance on the selection of technology, and measure compliance with these standards and guidelines. This forum should direct technology standards ...

PO03.5 IT Architecture Board Establish an IT architecture board to provide architecture guidelines and advice on their application, and to verify compliance. This entity should direct IT architecture design, ensuring that it enables the business strategy and considers regulatory compliance and continuity requirements. This is related/linked ...

is part of

Plan and Organise (PO) covers strategy and tactics, and concerns the identification of the way IT can best contribute to the achievement of the business objectives.

The realisation of the strategic vision needs to be planned, communicated and managed for different perspectives.

A proper organisation as well as ...

supports

Acquire and maintain integrated and standardised application systems

Optimise the IT infrastructure, resources and capabilities.