Every business must ask: Who owns IT? The answer varies—small companies may assign IT ownership to an executive or owner, while larger organizations distribute responsibility across different roles, from office administrators to CIOs and CFOs.

Regardless of who owns IT, education and awareness are essential. IT leaders must have decision-making authority and a clear understanding of the business’s state, future, budget, and priorities. Without this insight, how can they make informed choices?

Many companies start with a bootstrapped mindset, but as they grow, IT leadership must evolve. Including IT decision-makers in business planning ensures alignment with realistic requirements and budgets.

Key considerations:

• Who does the IT owner report to, and can they challenge each other’s perspectives?

• Do they fully understand the budget needed for IT maturity and security?

• Does your IT team—whether in-house or outsourced—truly understand your business?

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