This paper introduces
IT Governance in
China. Based on the
IT construction and
the practice by CNAO,
we also generalize
the application of IT
Governance Standards.
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IT Governance is
introduced, spread and
applied in China
There are two reasons for IT
Governance to be introduced
into China now, one is an external
reason, because IT Governance
Standards are mature; the other
is an internal reason, the rapid
development of IT systems in
China need some standards.
CNAO views IT Governance from
the following angles:
System Objectives.The target of
the IT project should be same as that
of the business. IT should serve and
drive the business.
Economy.The cost of IT should
be controlled to maximise
the production capability; the
investment should be productive.
System Change. The IT section
should follow technology trends, but
IT should not be an obstacle to the
expansion of the business.
Continuity. Once IT becomes an
integral part of the business, there
must be some necessary measures to
make sure the business can continue
in any case.
Risk controls.Risk should be
controlled during the whole process,
from the planning, implementation,
event management to the live