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IT Capability Maturity Framework
Last modified: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Abbreviated as IT-CMF, the ITCapability Maturity Framework
was launched by The Innovation Value Institute
(IVI) to provide a concise management roadmap to optimize business value
derived from IT investments. This framework has been
proven to deliver greater business value from IT while reducing the complexity
of IT choices for CIOs.
The IT-CMF consists of a five-stage maturity model used to organize and
structure a framework for mapping IT improvement efforts. The holistic approach
of the IT-CMF is reflected by its four foundational macro processes:
Managing IT like a Business: shifting the focus from technology
and production to a focus on customers and services
Managing the IT Budget: investing in innovative IT solutions that
deliver better value and performance
Managing the IT Capability: managing IT assets throughout the
value chain and developing core competencies
Managing IT for Business Value: linking IT investments to overall
business benefits
In total, the IT-CMF identifies 36 core processes and categorizes them under
these four dimensions to cover all activities in an IT department. An assessment
of an IT organization's maturity across these 36 processes, together with
comparisons to industry benchmarks and best practices, will highlight the
company's key maturity gaps and value-creation opportunities.
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