Brief

Bain Insights September 2009

Published on September 15, 2009
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Downturns create an opportunity to strengthen IT by Donie Lochan and Sachin Shah Downturns create opportunities for businesses to take advantage of weaker players and improve their competitive position. Gains made in a downturn are more likely to sustain companies through the next boom cycle. That's why winning companies view IT cost-cutting as a chance to strengthen the business. Read more Is your company caught in an alignment trap? by Rudy Puryear, Steve Berez and Sachin Shah Simply aligning IT goals with business goals doesn't guarantee improved business performance. In fact, the alignment itself can create a trap, decreasing profits while increasing IT spending. Read more

Downturns create an opportunity to strengthen IT
by Donie Lochan and Sachin Shah
Downturns create opportunities for businesses to take advantage of weaker players and improve their competitive position. Gains made in a downturn are more likely to sustain companies through the next boom cycle. That's why winning companies view IT cost-cutting as a chance to strengthen the business.
Read more

Is your company caught in an alignment trap?
by Rudy Puryear, Steve Berez and Sachin Shah
Simply aligning IT goals with business goals doesn't guarantee improved business performance. In fact, the alignment itself can create a trap, decreasing profits while increasing IT spending.
Read more

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