Technology strategy
Technology strategy defines the capabilities, architectures and platforms an organisation needs to operate and evolve. It connects technical choices to business objectives, constraints, operating costs and the ability to change
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
It establishes criteria for building, buying, integrating, maintaining or retiring systems, alongside ownership, supplier dependencies, security and continuity requirements. Its purpose is to guide consistent decisions over time, rather than prescribe a fashionable technology for every problem. It should align with digital strategy and the capabilities of the teams responsible for delivery and operation.
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Frequently asked questions about Technology strategy
Every new requirement leads to another tool. How do we keep the ecosystem manageable?
Identify the missing capability before adding a solution, and assess whether an existing platform can provide it without disproportionate complexity. Technology strategy establishes shared criteria for integration, data ownership, operations and supplier exit. Those criteria should make it possible to compare the required resources and dependencies, including consolidation. Fewer tools are useful when they improve how the organisation works; the platform count alone does not demonstrate efficiency.