How IT4IT Helps You Comply with DORA: A Practical Approach for a Future-Proof Organisation
- Jaanvi Gandhi
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 4 hours ago
As a senior manager at Conexxia, I see the challenges companies face daily in terms of digital transformation and compliance. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) sets the bar high – and rightfully so. It requires organisations in the financial sector to ensure their digital resilience by minimising risks, managing incidents effectively, and safeguarding business continuity. These are no small demands. Yet, this regulation offers an opportunity to build a strong, future-proof IT operation. How? With the IT4IT framework.
What is IT4IT, and Why is It Essential?
The IT4IT framework, developed by The Open Group, is a proven model that structures IT systems and processes in a way that perfectly aligns with DORA's requirements. IT4IT views IT as a core business function and provides a clear roadmap for creating value with IT. It revolves around four key functional pillars:
Plan: Focuses on strategic planning and policy development, with clear goals and priorities.
Build: Supports the development and testing of digital products with consistency and efficiency.
Deliver: Ensures the delivery of IT services to your organisation or customers, quickly, reliably, and at scale.
Run: Concentrates on monitoring and managing IT operations, proactively and solution-oriented.
These pillars do not operate in isolation. They work together seamlessly and are perfectly aligned with IT4IT's seven Value Streams. Covering all stages of IT – from strategy and development to operational management – these Value Streams provide an end-to-end approach for maximising IT value. The result? An integrated and powerful IT landscape.
The Biggest Challenge: Breaking Down Silos and Tackling Fragmentation
The reality is that many organizations are stuck with an IT landscape full of silos and systems that operate in isolation. Data is not shared effectively, processes are inefficient, and systems are often used for purposes they were never designed for, leading to errors, higher costs, and missed opportunities.
IT4IT provides a solution. The framework enables the integration of systems, with a clear distinction between the roles of a System of Record (the central source of truth) and a System of Engagement (the interactive platform where actions take place). This ensures that systems finally do what they are supposed to do – and that everything works together seamlessly. Data is shared in real-time, processes are streamlined, and your IT becomes a powerful, connected whole.
How IT4IT Helps with DORA Compliance
With IT4IT, you can effectively and efficiently address the five pillars of DORA:
ICT Risk Management IT4IT equips you with the tools to continuously monitor and address risks. It integrates data from all systems and provides a complete overview. No more surprises – just control.
Operational Resilience Incidents? Disruptions? IT4IT ensures that your organisation responds quickly and minimises the impact. With standardised processes and real-time data, you’ll always stay ahead.
Incident Reporting With IT4IT, incident reporting becomes straightforward. Incidents are automatically recorded and presented in a clear, structured way. This not only simplifies compliance but also saves time and resources.
Testing Digital Resilience Testing is critical, and IT4IT integrates this into the entire development cycle. You can be confident that systems are prepared for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
Chain Risk Management Suppliers and partners are vital to your ecosystem, but can also pose risks. IT4IT gives you control over your entire chain, from contract management to performance monitoring.
How We Can Help: From Fragmentation to Connection
At Conexxia, we have built deep expertise in the IT4IT framework and apply it daily to help our clients achieve their IT transformation goals. One key focus is breaking down silos and creating an integrated operational landscape. By implementing IT4IT, we help organisations achieve seamless integration between systems for incident management, risk management, and monitoring. This enables them to operate in a fully data-driven way, with real-time insights from their System of Record, which can be immediately leveraged for operational decisions via their System of Engagement.
The four functional pillars of IT4IT play a crucial role in this transformation. They form the structural foundation for connecting processes and systems, enabling clients to not only meet compliance requirements like DORA but also improve their operational efficiency and drive innovation. IT4IT helps create a robust, future-proof IT operation that is ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Why Choose Conexxia?
We understand that complying with DORA is not just an obligation; it’s an opportunity to transform your IT operations. At Conexxia, we know what works, and we leverage IT4IT to help organisations grow and stay competitive.
Want to learn how we can help your organisation? Contact us today. Together, we’ll turn compliance into a strategic advantage.
Alexander Rijckaert
Head of IT4IT
Passionate about shaping the technological future
I help organisations turn IT into a transparent and value-driven capability. By applying the IT4IT framework, I enable end-to-end visibility, smart governance, and compliance with regulations like DORA, all while making IT a true enabler of business success.
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