Reference no: EM132248318
You are the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a reputable telecommunication company in Ghana. The company provides various telecommunication and mobile financial services. The company has undertaken a comprehensive environmental analysis and a detailed assessment of IS capabilities within the organisation. A number of issues have been identified as the key factors which may impact on the operations and continuous survival of the company. Some of the issues highlighted are:
Multinational companies providing various IT services in the country although they do not have physical presence.
Disruptive technology innovations in the telecommunication and mobile financial services industry.
Diffusion of social media innovation which is shaping how individuals and organisations transact businesses and interact.
The growing phenomenon of cybercrime
Implementation of various IT Interoperability and paperless policies and programmes by government agencies.
Emerging opportunities in neighbouring countries and the rising corporate taxation in such countries.
You are required to write a position paper to the Executive Management Committee, discussing the key issues, their implications on the operations and/or survival of the organisation, and your recommendations.