Hidden amid all the war talk I found a little gem from analysts IDC. Among the firm's "Top 10 Predictions" for 2003 is one that there will be “a major cyber-terrorism event, brought on by the war in Iraq and creating short-term economic disruptions”.
Are full-time IT managers too expensive for many smaller organisations? Some, particularly the consultancies and outsourcers touting for their businesses, think so.
How would you deal with a sudden IT-related emergency?
It's vital in times of serious bottom-line vigilance that projects get the go-ahead based on clearly identified and measurable benefits.
Today’s IT leaders juggle many dozens of vendors. Managing them is a new core competency in IT, often more akin to general contracting than technology. No wonder vendor management tops many IT to-lists in 2003.