Information technology architecture and related strategic factors supporting business advantage
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Date
2007
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Information Technology (IT) architecture is not restricted to technology, but may also address the views of business activities; their processes; data sets and information flows; applications and software; and technology. The objective of this study is to understand the role of IT Architecture and related factors that support competitive business advantage. This study investigates the null hypothesis: IT architecture enhances the competitive advantage of business. This study sets out to explore IT architecture and strategic factorsthat support business advantage. The study findings indicated that business advantage is supported by a sound architecture, by IT and business alignmentand by the enablers of organisations.
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Magister Commercii (Information Management) - MCom(IM)
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Systems Analysis, Information Management