The Importance of IS Management

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Conclusion

nThe job of the IS department is widening:

nget data into shape

ncreate and build an infrastructure for managing the full range of information types

nhelping the firm leverage the tacit knowledge of its employees

nCompanies that address all three areas, and start implementing IT-based programs in all three, will have a significant edge over their competitors because they will be able to leverage their intellectual assets.