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IT Strategy

IT Strategy

Aligning project technology decisions with enterprise IT strategy and architecture.

IT Strategy

IT Strategy alignment ensures project technology decisions support the organisation’s broader technology direction and enterprise architecture.

Purpose

Aligning with IT strategy:

  • Ensures technical decisions support long-term goals
  • Avoids creating technical debt
  • Enables integration with existing systems
  • Supports enterprise architecture standards
  • Maximises return on technology investment

Key Considerations

Area Questions to Address
Architecture fit Does the solution align with enterprise architecture?
Technology standards Are approved technologies being used?
Integration How does it connect with existing systems?
Data How does it align with data strategy?
Security Does it meet security requirements?
Cloud strategy Does it align with cloud adoption plans?

Common IT Strategy Elements

Element Description
Technology roadmap Planned technology evolution
Architecture principles Guiding rules for technology decisions
Standards catalogue Approved technologies and platforms
Integration patterns How systems should connect
Security policy Security requirements and controls

Alignment Activities

  1. Review enterprise architecture - Understand current state and direction
  2. Engage architecture team - Get guidance on technology choices
  3. Document deviations - Justify any departures from standards
  4. Plan for compliance - Include activities to meet standards
  5. Consider future state - Design for strategic direction
Last updated: 13 January 2026
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