IT Strategy Case Study of a Large Electric Utility

Author(s): Jennifer Perrier , Brian Kudeba

As a result of an audit, a large electrical utility in the US sought to mature its approach to IT strategy by evolving it into an effective, repeatable, and auditable process. The utility opted to align its existing process to COBIT 5 to achieve this goal, with assistance from Info-Tech Research Group.

Summary & Success

  • Reviewed the COBIT framework for APO02.
  • Aligned the Company’s IT Strategy process with COBIT 5.
  • Assessed the Company’s ability to attain inputs, develop outputs, and perform activities.
  • Determined which COBIT APO02 practices were mandatory for the Company.
  • Developed recommendations for improvement to the IT Strategy process.