1. Write a 1-2 pages proposal which includes the following:
2. Proposed emerging/enabling IT: Provide a description of an emerging/enabling
3. technology(s) (hardware or software) that has the potential to be leveraged strategically within the organization. This emerging/enabling technology(s) should be sufficiently described in terms of characteristics/features.
4. Strategic Opportunities:Justify the prospective emerging/enabling technology(s) in terms of its strategic viability for the organization. More specifically, discuss how

You might not be able to get answers to all questions(some managers will

not know the answers, others might not want to reveal the information) --it is ok;

gather as much information as you can (in case your interviewees are

concerned: you do not have to share names, titles, etc. or any information that is

considered proprietary)

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the integration of this technology(s) will enhancethe organization's current

business strategy.

3.Assessment: Value should be qualified across the following two dimensions:

quantitative and qualitative. For each of these dimensions, specify whether the emerging technology provides value internally or externally to the organization.

• Quantitative Measures: List and describe any quantitative measures (e.g., cost
• reduction, revenue increase, etc.) that reflect the value that will be realized by
• implementing the proposed IT-enabled solution.
• Qualitative Measures: List and describe any perceptual measures (e.g.,
• satisfaction) that reflect the value that will be realized by implementing the
• proposed IT-enabled solution.
• Risk assessment: List any potential risks and how the organization can mitigate
• them