IT infrastructure: standards and flexibility

Information system development is often in connection to functional requirements and business processes in organization. The development and relevance of the basic information technology infrastructure (IT infrastructure) is therefore easily forgotten. However, a reliable infrastructure is the key to successful operations. Furthermore, as business needs change information system flexibility and compatibility become important. In development of the IT infrastructure are standards in a key role as they are the basis for flexibility. Key-Words: IT infrastructure, information technology, standards, flexibility