As much as we love IT, we never lose sight of its true purpose: making work more enjoyable for people and driving business success. Technology only adds real value when it is seamlessly integrated with the organization's strategic objectives and acts as a collaborative partner for different departments. Does that sound too ambitious? Discover how our MaturIT model can help take your organization to the next level.
IT for business strategy
The purpose of IT is to drive business success and make work more enjoyable
Assess your IT infra with our MaturIT model
With a MaturIT assessment, we determine your organization's technological maturity. This provides the groundwork for a customized roadmap, allowing for a gradual development of an infrastructure that’s connected with your organizational strategy. The priorities for your organization will shape this roadmap.
A thorough start is half the battle
In many organizations, the IT environment has grown naturally to its current state. Often, management finds it challenging to determine the sophistication level of their IT systems. Our MaturIT assessment unlocks this 'black box,' initiating a more comprehensive approach for the future. The assessment is conducted across several predefined dimensions.
Our MaturIT assessment unlocks a more comprehensive approach for the future.
First and foremost, it is essential to analyze the risks and how they are managed. How robust is the organization's IT RISK MANAGEMENT? Does management have a risk evaluationmodel in place? Are risks periodically assessed, and how swiftly can security threats be addressed and acted upon?
Additionally, we assess the overall management of the IT architecture to determine how IT GOVERNANCE is structured. What does the management control model look like, and what approach is taken to asset management? Besides standard legislation, are there specific compliance issues to consider, and is there sufficient awareness within the organization? Are the risks and responsibilities with third parties transparent? What agreements have been made with providers (SLAs)? How does the organization test and audit the IT architecture, and how frequently?
An important part of the assessment revolves around how the existing IT solutions contribute to the organizational strategy. In the BUSINESS LEADERSHIP section, we assess the relevance of IT for current and future objectives, and how budgets can be optimally allocated towards IT maturity and IT, cloud, and network security. This includes identifying the essential KPIs for performance monitoring.
An important part of the assessment is about the link between existing IT infra and the organizational strategy.
Finally, we zoom in on TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP and the IT infra itself. How is the technology stack structured, and what are the maintenance practices? Are data sufficiently encrypted, and what IT governance is in place to oversee user authentication and identification? Is security up to par in all areas, and equally important, how are technological trends evaluated for potential organizational benefits?
The assessment establishes the organization's level of IT maturity. Our model distinguishes five levels:
Strategic IT to build your success
Essential
Essential
This level applies to companies that lack a structured IT approach. There is virtually no policy, no connection to the organizational strategy, decisions are made ad hoc, and basic security, like pen testing, is not in place. The organization is hardly aware of the digital risks it faces.
Standard
Standard
IT is not aligned to the overall business strategy, but there is an emerging call for standardized processes. Structure is beginning to form by unifying and implementing best practices (ITIL). This shift allows the focus to move towards the efficiency of the IT solutions.
Advanced
Advanced
Strategic goals and IT are becoming increasingly intertwined, resulting in a more focused execution of IT projects. IT plays a crucial role in achieving business goals. Digital security is embedded in policy, and key risks are covered. An IT and security awareness program is in place to encourage the right behavior among employees.
Innovative
Innovative
Continuous optimization of IT processes is a fact. Efficiency is boosted by innovative technologies, leveraging latest trends for competitive advantage. IT security is embedded within IT processes and there is a continuous and proactive approach towards digital resilience.
Infinite
Infinite
IT and digital security are seamlessly integrated into the corporate strategy and translated across all business units. The emphasis is on innovation, digital transformation, and anticipating future scenarios. IT, cloud and network security is embedded in the organization's DNA and is evident at every stage of development and processes.