In this paper, we seek to provide a broad overview of IT's surprisingly important – and not sufficiently recognized – role in the current recession, as well as the effects of the recession on Enterprise IT.  It will appeal not only to the CIO community but also the business leader community by exposing you to ideas and stimulating discussion.  In the first half of the document, we explain how in many ways this recession was enabled and exacerbated by IT.  The second section looks closely at Enterprise IT and the IT industry itself, and lastly we look ahead as history shows us that deep recessions often clear the way for new and more productive economic landscapes.  Finally, we highlight a few individuals who we believe are ahead of tomorrow’s curve.

Read David Moschella on Financial Times (24 July 2009) discussing Recession Reveals the Dark Side of Advanced IT 

Read David Moschella on Investors Business Daily (24 June 2009) discussing Did Complicated High Tech Help Spur Meltdown? 

Read David Moschella on Forbes.com (1 June 2009) discussing IT's Role in the Recession