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IT Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF)

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IT-CMF Introduction

IT Value Management

Achieving and measuring value from IT investments has been a key problem and topic of debate ever since Robert Solow made the statement "I see computers everywhere, except in the productivity statistics". Many CIOs today have low confidence in the accuracy of their ROI estimates for IT investments. To address this need, IVI has developed a framework and road-map to help IT and Business executives deliver and demonstrate more value for IT.

The Information Technology Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF) demonstrates how to extend the definition of business value beyond productivity and reveal how organizations can measure the business value of IT investments, choose the best IT investment proposals, deliver competitive advantage and manage IT investments for optimal business value.

What is the origin of the IT-CMF?

From the synthesis of leading academic research, proven industry best practices and Intel's own experience in transforming the Intel IT organization, Intel developed the IT Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF). Based on the lack of existing frameworks and the huge appetite from other top Business and IT executives for such an approach, Intel has decided that the best way to further develop and disseminate the IT-CMF, its associated tools and practices is to have it included as part of IVI’s research and education agenda.

Understanding the Framework

Using the IT-CMF, top executives and practitioners can adopt four inter-related strategies and associated maturity curves to help manage and deliver more value from IT. More ...