August 2006 IT Organization Survey: The Wall Between IT and Business is Falling Down - ' Only half of IT '
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Finding 6: Only half of IT executives say their companies view IT as strategic.
Despite years of talk about the strategic importance of IT, many companies view IT as a support or staff function. Strategic IT organizations are more likely to grow larger, be led by a CIO who reports directly to the CEO, and have IT staff who understand their company's business strategy. But where the IT function is not strategic, the CIO position is more likely to be eliminated within five years.

Research Guide:

Finding 1: IT organizations are getting larger, not smaller.

Finding 2: Large companies are relying on contractors, outsourcers and H1B visa holders.

Finding 3: CIOs are looking for business-savvy technologists to build new systems.

Finding 4: Most IT executives believe their departments are undergoing more change than ever

Finding 5: The IT morale problem has stabilized, but it's still serious, especially at large companies.

Finding 6. Only half of IT executives say their companies view IT as strategic.

Finding 7. The division between the IT organization and the rest of the business is diminishing.

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