The global economic slowdown has caused information systems executives to shift their priorities, according to the 2001 Critical Issues of Information Systems Management report conducted by CSC. More than 1,000 IT executives from around the world responded to the survey, which has been conducted annually since 1987.
CSC says three factors drove this years goals: value, results, and performance. Theres a focus on core competencies and uniform service levels in IS divisions throughout the world. CIOs and CTOs have discovered they need to partner with their leadership teams to create and sustain value. Optimizing is a key word in this study; so is effectiveness, especially when dealing with tightened budgets and critical needs.
A year ago, IS executives responding to the survey reported the No. 1 business issue was connecting electronically to customers, suppliers, and partners. Developing an e-business strategy was another high priority.
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