Technology on trial : How different perspectives on IT can highlight solutions, not problems

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – What is your view of technology in your business? Is it geeky iPhone obsessives swapping apps? Pain in the neck IT guys always blocking the progress of key projects? Or the sickening moment when you see how a competitor has moved forward with some new innovation? Whatever your view, the term “IT” often has negative connotations in a corporate context, yet when it is harnessed it is the one game‐changing facet of a firm's armory. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Social implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.