Business systems planning

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rdf:langString Business systems planning (BSP) is a method of analyzing, defining and designing the information architecture of organizations. It was introduced by IBM for internal use only in 1981, although initial work on BSP began during the early 1970s. BSP was later sold to organizations. It is a complex method dealing with interconnected data, processes, strategies, aims and organizational departments. BSP was a new approach to IA; its goals are to: * Understand issues and opportunities with current applications * Develop future technology supporting the enterprise * Provide executives with direction and a decision-making framework for IT expenditures * Provide information systems (IS) with a developmental blueprint The result of a BSP project is a technology roadmap aligning investments and business strategy.BSP comprises 15 steps, which are classified into three sections by function.