Microsoft wares may be UK public sector’s only viable option Summary Author Jos Creese argues that, despite concerns about concentration of spending with big tech, Microsoft products currently offer the…
US weather agency dangles $396M to run ops for its next space-watching fleet Summary The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a request for proposals seeking a…
What is a private API? Summary A private API (also called an internal API) is an application programming interface designed for use within an organisation rather than for external consumers.…
What is enterprise risk management (ERM)? Summary Enterprise risk management (ERM) is an organisation-wide, top-down approach to identifying, assessing, responding to and reporting on risks that could affect an organisation’s…
What are functional requirements? Summary Functional requirements define the operations a programme or system must perform to meet its goals — essentially the “what” and the steps needed to achieve…
Intel CEO’s potential China links a warning for U.S. companies Summary President Donald Trump publicly urged Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan to resign after U.S. Senator Tom Cotton flagged Tan’s past…
What is the three lines model and what is its purpose? Summary The three lines model (often called the three lines of defence or 3LoD) is a risk management and…
The IT Organisation Design Framework: Models, Triggers, and Transformation Paths Summary The IT Organisation Design Framework is a practical, decision-oriented resource for CIOs and senior IT leaders. It combines readiness…
What is governance, risk and compliance (GRC)? Summary This article defines GRC (governance, risk and compliance) as an integrated organisational discipline that aligns corporate governance, enterprise risk management and regulatory/company…
Technology Acquisition Framework: Nine Proven Models for Agile, Scalable Capability Delivery Summary This Technology Acquisition Framework describes nine proven delivery models to help organisations plan, source and deliver IT capabilities…
