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Board-Level IT Oversight: The Next "Big Thing"

Overview Board-level IT oversight, with certified IT experts holding a seat on the Board, may be the next big thing in corporate governance. FedEx was among the first to set up such a board. This webcast reveals his latest research, and experience in establishing and serving on board-level IT Oversight Committees. It explains why these committees are being established, and the process of their workings. With the increasing importance of both operational and development IT, one can expect to see more IT oversight at the highest levels in corporations.

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Publisher	Compuware
Live Date	21st December 2004 03:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	IT HR - Staffing - Training

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