Case Study: Consumerization of Technology at IFG 1. Describe the problem at IFG
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Question
Case Study: Consumerization of Technology at IFG
1. Describe the problem at IFG as succinctly as you can. Use this description to identify
the main stakeholders.
2. IFG can’t afford the resources to identify, define, cleanse, and validate all of its data.
On the other hand, building yet another data mart to address a specific problem
worsens the data situation. Propose a solution that will enable IFG to leverage a key
business problem/opportunity using their BI tools that does not aggravate their
existing data predicament.
Explanation / Answer
Answer:The high level problems at IFG are
“IT managers also see themselves at the center of a radically reshaping business landscape and believe their unique end-to-end view of business allows them to see firsthand the role of technology as an enabler and source of competitive advantage. As a result, they yearn for a greater voice in capitalizing on that opportunity” (Sassan S. Hejazi, Dec 2012)
The main stakeholder are,
The best fit stakeholder are “Stands to gain or lose through the success or failure of the project, provides funding for the project, has invested resources in the project, participates in (works on) the project, is affected by the outputs of the project, is affected by the outcome of the project and is in the “(Brad Egeland, Jan 2011)
Answer:Identifying the BI competencies
The best fit solution for this scenario will be a smooth migration to cloud computing.“Lower costs for companies that outsource applications or depend on a third party’s infrastructure. Greater access to sophisticated and varied solutions, particularly for smaller organizations. The chance for more nimble and effective responses to changing technology needs and new developments. The freedom to spend time on the core business without the distraction of managing various technology concerns, including infrastructure, applications and internal systems” (Gregory L. LaFollette, May 2013)
The other solution for this smooth transition might be putting the data warehouse in use which was built by mark & team couple of years before, which was never used in the first place. This will save cost and time, because already the existing system definitions will be considered while building that centralized data ware house.
“Benefits from a successful implementation of a data warehouse include: