A new survey of CIOs from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) finds that most IT investments are directed at maintaining overly complex IT systems, "leaving little for building a stable enterprise systems foundation or for innovation."
Among the key findings:
- 45 percent of the CIOs said they are spending more than 80 cents of every budget dollar on maintaining existing systems
- 82 percent of CIOs said they collaborate with business to develop strategies
- 62 percent said IT governance is aligned with the enterprise operating model and is effectively implemented
- 77 percent said they are confident about their governance over infrastructure and applications
- 71 percent of CIOs prioritize projects based on the project’s prospective value
"While state IT departments are starting to address shortcomings in their decision criteria and processes, there is still a lot to be done. Accelerating the pace of change will require principled direction, well-defined operating schemes, and improved investment in management practices," said Doug Robinson, NASCIO executive director.
Read highlights and the complete study at
www.nascio.org/RightThings.
