Managed Evolution A Strategy for Very Large Information Systems
Many organizations critically depend on very large information systems. In the authors' experience these organizations often struggle to find the right strategy to sustainably develop their systems. Based on their own experience at a major bank, over more
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Stephan Murer
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Bruno Bonati
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Frank J. Furrer
Managed Evolution A Strategy for Very Large Information Systems
Dr. Stephan Murer Credit Suisse 8070 Zu¨rich Switzerland [email protected]
Bruno Bonati Bruno Bonati Consulting Bernoldweg 4a 6300 Zug Switzerland [email protected]
Dr. Frank J. Furrer Guldifuess 3 8260 Stein am Rhein Switzerland [email protected]
This publication is the result of the long professional careers of the authors in the management, architecture and design of very large information systems. The content is the result of the personal experience of the authors and represents their personal views on the subject matter. Although numerous examples from the Credit Suisse AG very large information system are used, the content never constitutes any view, opinion, or obligation for Credit Suisse AG. ISBN 978-3-642-01632-5
e-ISBN 978-3-642-01633-2
DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-01633-2 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2010938946 # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Cover design: WMXDesign GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Foreword
Information technology requirements at today’s companies have soared, placing IT at the heart of everything that companies do. IT enables businesses to conduct their core activities and connects a wide range of internal experts with a variety of external clients. IT services have evolved rapidly and broadly from simple desktop support to complex systems and networks so critical to success that, without them, companies would come to a standstill. The success of IT is rooted in the need to actively help shape an organization’s overall strategy, and thus to understand and anticipate changing client requirements. On the one hand, this collaboration is based on an equal partnership with the business side of the company – a partnership that requires a solid foundation of trust and leadership. On the other hand, it means that IT must be agile not only in its processes and systems, but also in its mindset. Together with comprehensive technical expertise and proven talen
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