A business case for social initiatives

IT leaders planning to introduce or extend collaboration and social software initiatives may well need a more compelling business case to present to business leaders, according to Gartner. Gartner has identified eight steps to help gain approval for investment in such...

Clarity sought on new SABC channel

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) decision to launch its 24-hour news channel on pay-TV MultiChoice’s platform needs clarity on its business case. This is according to the DA’s shadow minister of communications, who adds this is particularly...

A business case for data governance

There are 10 basic, yet important steps to building a business case for data governance.Within each step are a number of best practices that define the level of programme success, failure or mediocrity. These steps involve strategy development, value identification,...

The business case for data governance

 Data governance may be the most talked about yet elusive prize in the data management space. It is highly coveted by people who work with data because practitioners know the mission-critical role governance plays in achieving desired data outcomes. At the same time,...