IT infrastructure management and standards - Information Technology: Coding and Computing, 2002. Proceedings. International Conference on

Information system development is often in connection to functional requirements and business processes in organization. The development of the basic information technology infrastructure (IT infrastructure) is therefore easily forgotten. However, a reliable infrastructure is the key to successful operations. As business requirements the flexibility of the IT infrastructure becomes important. Here we argue that standards are in a key role in development of IT infrastructure that is flexible and adapts to future business needs.