Chapter 2. Information, It and Competitiveness
Executive summary
Information security is essential if your organization’s productivity and competitive position is to be protected.
Academic research
Academic research[3] largely confirms the view that the growth in western economies in since 1995 can largely be linked to the deployment and use of information technology. Studies, and experience, suggest that this growth is sustainable.
Other studies[4], focusing on specific industries (eg finance), concluded that there are circumstances where further IT investment will not provide competitive advantage over other firms in the sector, but that investment is nevertheless essential just to stay in the race.
Productivity improvements and competitive edge ...
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