Eight Core Activities
1. Anticipating new technologies.
IT must keep an eye on emerging technologies.
Work closely with management on decisions.
Weigh risks and benefits of new technologies.
2. Participating in setting strategic direction.
IS can act as consultants to management.
Educate managers about current technologies/trends.
3. Innovating current processes.
Review business processes to innovate.
Survey best practices.
4. Developing and maintaining systems.
Build or buy software.