home project mgt strategic planning security brochure contacts careers

Strategic Planning

Today's need for Strategic Information Planning has evolved from several quarters. Among them are:

Advancements in technology and the trend toward e-business have companies evaluating whether their legacy systems or applications are still a fit for an organization. The money and time spent on keeping legacy systems in operation is significant. Additionally, the effort spent on trying to maintain the "fit" is distracting management from proactively pursuing growth opportunities for the business. A step removed from business planning, these systems are not being used to increase capabilities.

Technical consulting has historically been problem centered, resulting in isolated islands of information created when organizations continue to throw quick-fix "technical solutions" at business problems, or when managers pursue the latest technology fad, or when technical consultants act independently of the business direction.

Significant changes within the marketplace now dictate that the competitive advantage lies with businesses who are able to maximize efficiencies, provide higher levels of customer service and offer price advantages to its customers. Progressive organizations must shift their IT focus from improving ongoing operations to building capabilities.
e-Strategies is a professional organization committed to helping businesses succeed by aligning their information systems to their business goals through Strategic Information Systems Planning.

At e-Strategies, we feel that the direction of the business must dictate the direction of its IS. Rather than allowing the existing equipment to dictate and/or subvert the flow of information throughout the enterprise as well as the communications to customers and business partners. This allows for a strategically planned infrastructure that will take your business to the next level and beyond.