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IT Governance

"IT Governance" is the methodology by which information technology initiatives are aligned with the business strategy of a company. The DCL Group helps clients to successfully address the following key objectives:

•     Establish an ongoing structure and discipline jointly between IT and the customer/user - both operational and line of business

•     Establish a methodology for categorizing projects and system changes

Non-discretionary projects are mandatory. (such as emergency or "break & fix", regulatory changes, new releases which are required to avoid obsolescence and maintain vendor support) Discretionary projects and enhancements

•     Establish a methodology for requesting and prioritizing discretionary projects and system changes which considers

Company goals and strategy Costs and benefits; return on investment Company image Operational necessity

•     Establish a forum for it governance

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants Establish a formal meeting schedule Maintain lists of requested discretionary changes Size and cost items as soon as possible after receipt; identify priorities associated with each change Document status of enhancements in process; establish a schedule of targets to both start and complete work Educate the forum as to the cost of "changing horses mid-stream" - in $, time, quality, aggravation

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