Managing IT: Decisions, Spending, and Challenges in Canada and Australia/NewZealand:

Managing IT: Decisions, Spending, and Challenges in Canada and Australia/NewZealand

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: August 2004
Product Code: R104-16805

Description

This IDC study examines three key aspects of IT management in Canada and Australia/New Zealand, as reflected in the results of surveys on this topic in each region. Common questions addressed IT management practices, spending allocations, and spending volumes in relation to the organization's financial picture, as well as major IT challenges facing organizations today.

This study discusses the findings of those surveys and offers recommendations for IT suppliers in light of the findings. "The management of information technology in organizations has long ago moved from a discrete but necessary function handled by IT professionals to a high-stakes undertaking affecting the entire enterprise." ? Margaret Tanaszi, IDC global manager, IT Value Metrics and Measurement

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Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Executive Summary
High IT Profile in IT Management Practices
Conservative IT Financial Management
Continuing Key Challenges in Response to Ongoing Change
Situation Overview
Introduction
Key IT Management Practices
CIO Reporting Relationship
Canada
Figure: Senior IT Manager Reporting Relationship: iPanel Survey
Australia/New Zealand
Figure: Senior IT Manager Reporting Relationship: InTEP Survey
How Are IT Issues Handled?
Canada
Figure: IT Steering Committee and Membership: iPanel Survey
Australia/New Zealand
Figure: IT Steering Committee and Membership: InTEP Survey
Canada and Australia/New Zealand
How Current Are IT Strategic Plans?
Canada
Australia/New Zealand
Figure: Frequency of Updating IT Strategic Plan: iPanel Survey
Figure: Frequency of Updating IT Strategic Plan: InTEP Survey
IT Budgeting/Allocation
Figure: Method for Funding IT Capital Expenses: iPanel Survey
Figure: Method for Funding IT Capital Expenses by Company Size: iPanel Survey
Figure: Allocation of IT Operating Costs: iPanel Survey
Figure: Allocation of IT Operating Costs by Company Size: iPanel Survey
IT Spend in the Organization
Percentage of Revenue Spent on IT
Canada
Australia/New Zealand
Figure: Percentage of Revenue Spent on IT: iPanel Survey
Percentage of Operating Expenses Spent on IT
Canada
Figure: Percentage of Operating Expense Spent on IT: iPanel Survey
Australia/New Zealand
Percentage of Revenue and Operating Expense Outside IT Budget
Canada
Australia/New Zealand
Figure: Percentage of Revenue and Operating Expense Spent on IT Outside IT Budget: iPanel Survey
Discretionary IT Spending
Canada
Australia/New Zealand
Figure: Discretionary Expenditure as a Percentage of IT Budget: iPanel Survey
Figure: Discretionary Expenditure as a Percentage of IT Budget: InTEP Survey
Major IT Challenges
Canada
Figure: Top Challenges to IT Department: iPanel Survey
Australia/New Zealand
Single Primary Challenge
Figure: Top Challenges to IT Department: InTEP Survey
Figure: Primary Challenge to IT Department: iPanel Survey
Future Outlook
High IT Profile in IT Management Practices
Conservative IT Financial Management
Continuing Key Challenges in Response to Ongoing Change
Essential Guidance
Actions to Consider
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